Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
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Asia Pac J Clin Nutr · Mar 2017
Meta AnalysisAssociation of dietary vitamin E intake with risk of lung cancer: a dose-response meta-analysis.
Several epidemiological studies investigating the association between dietary vitamin E intake and the risk of lung cancer have demonstrated inconsistent results. Hence, a meta-analysis was conducted to summarise evidence of the association of dietary vitamin E intake with the risk of lung cancer. ⋯ Our analysis suggests that higher dietary vitamin E intake exerts a protective effect against lung cancer.
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Asia Pac J Clin Nutr · Jan 2017
Review Meta AnalysisInitial energy supplementation in critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Here we systematically reviewed and quantitatively analyzed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the important initial outcomes of critically ill adults receiving low- and highenergy enteral nutrition. ⋯ The initial administration of low- versus high-energy supplements did not impact clinical outcomes except for gastrointestinal intolerance in non-malnourished critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition. The initial administration of highrather than low-energy may benefit these patients by reducing infections, but this effect might actually be attributable to the concomitant high protein intake.
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Asia Pac J Clin Nutr · Jan 2016
Review Meta AnalysisCoffee consumption and risk of gastric cancer: an updated meta-analysis.
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, and many studies have investigated the association between coffee consumption and gastric cancer. However, the results are inconsistent. We conducted a systematic analysis of relevant population studies to derive a more precise estimation. ⋯ Our meta-analysis suggested that coffee consumption might be associated with a decreased risk of gastric cancer.
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Asia Pac J Clin Nutr · Jan 2015
Meta AnalysisDairy consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease: an updated meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
Epidemiological studies to-date provided inconsistent findings on the effects of dairy consumption on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We aimed to examine the association of dairy consumption and its specific subtypes with CVD risk, including the risk of stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD) by a metaanalysis. ⋯ This meta-analysis provided further evidence supporting the beneficial effect of dairy consumption on CVD. Low-fat dairy products and cheese may protect against stroke or CHD incidence.
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Asia Pac J Clin Nutr · Jan 2015
Review Meta AnalysisEarly parenteral nutrition alone or accompanying enteral nutrition in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Although several large-scale clinical trials shave examined the relationship between early parenteral nutrition (ePN) and critically ill patients, a consensus has not been reached. In addition, no meta-analysis in this area has yet been published. The objective of this meta-analysis was to examine the effect of ePN, alone or accompanying enteral nutrition, in critically ill patients. ⋯ Overall, this meta-analysis from RCTs indicates that provision of ePN within 24-48 hours has no benefit on the survival rate in critically ill patients. Thus, provision of ePN in patients is not needed in those who have contraindications to enteral nutrition or can tolerate a low volume of enteral nutrition.