Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition
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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 2016
Lower body mass index is associated with hospital mortality in critically ill Japanese patients.
A recent observational study conducted in European intensive care units (ICU) showed that body mass index (BMI) is associated with mortality. We hypothesized that a lower BMI amongst critically ill Japanese patients was associated with increased hospital mortality, similar to findings noted among critically ill European patients. Therefore, we retrospectively investigated the relationship between BMI and patient outcomes in an ICU. ⋯ Our retrospective study suggests that lower body mass index may be associated with increased hospital mortality in critically ill Japanese patients.
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Asia Pac J Clin Nutr · Jan 2016
Is jejunostomy output nutrient or waste in short bowel syndrome? Experience from six cases.
Certain patients who undergo proximal jejunum resection are unable to undergo primary anastomosis and require exteriorization of the proximal jejunum. These patients usually have major problems with short bowel due to the high output of the stoma. The output of a proximal jejunostomy contains abundant amounts of enzymes and electrolytes. Therefore, it is a feasible approach to re-infuse jejunostomy output to regain homeostasis. To evaluate the effects of proximal jejunostomy output reinfusion into the distal small bowel for patients with short bowel syndrome, and to determine whether reinfusion could avoid long-term parenteral nutrition (PN). ⋯ Short bowel syndrome patients with an adequate length of small bowel and functional colon could avoid long-term PN by receiving reinfusion of proximal jejunostomy output into the distal small bowel.
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Asia Pac J Clin Nutr · Jan 2015
Review Meta AnalysisPeri-operative immunonutrition in patients undergoing liver transplantation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
No consensus has been reached concerning the effects of peri-operative immunonutrition in patients undergoing liver transplantation. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of peri-operative immunonutrition on clinical outcomes and liver function in patients undergoing liver transplantation. ⋯ Peri-operative nutrition support adding immunonutrients like glutamine, ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, arginine and ribonucleic acids may improve outcomes in patients undergoing liver transplantation. Due to the limited sample size of the included trials, further large-scale and rigorously designed RCTs are needed.
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Asia Pac J Clin Nutr · Jan 2015
Optimal timing for introducing enteral nutrition in the neonatal intensive care unit.
To identify the optimal time for introducing enteral nutrition to critically ill neonates. ⋯ Early enteral nutrition initiation (<24 hours) is recommended. Neonates with mechanical ventilation should be monitored with particular attention.