Protein-energy malnutrition

This study tested a simple scoring system called RISQ to help healthcare workers quickly identify which severely malnourished children are most at risk of dying. Over 14,600 children aged 6 to 59 months in Chad took part. The goal was to see if using the RISQ system could lower d…

This study tested two new types of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTFs) for treating severe and moderate acute malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in Burkina Faso. The new RUTFs are made without peanuts or dairy, which could lower costs and reduce contamination risks. Ove…

This study tested whether a supplement called Striatin, made from snakehead fish extract, can help severely malnourished children gain weight and reduce inflammation. Thirty children received either Striatin or a placebo alongside standard nutritional therapy. Researchers measure…

This study tested whether special cookies made from soy, chickpea, and peanut flour could improve the health of malnourished children. Sixty children aged 3 to 10 years were split into two groups: one group ate the cookies daily for three months along with their regular diet, whi…

This study involved 603 hospitalized children aged 2 to 59 months with severe acute malnutrition in Uganda and Zambia. Researchers tested various diagnostic methods—including chest X-rays, lab cultures, and symptom checks—to develop a score that helps doctors decide whether a chi…

This study tested whether a simple home exercise program and protein supplements, alone or together, could help prevent falls in seniors at risk of muscle loss (sarcopenia). Over 800 older adults with early signs of frailty or a recent fall took part. They were assigned to do str…

This study tested whether a special numbing mixture called WALANT could reduce pain during central venous catheter (CVC) insertion better than standard lidocaine. Sixty-four trauma or dialysis patients were randomly assigned to receive either WALANT or lidocaine before the proced…

This study looked at how eating more or fewer calories affects muscle protein production and muscle size in healthy middle-aged adults during a short period of leg immobilization. Twenty-three participants were monitored under different energy intake conditions. The goal is to un…

This study looked at whether giving a special liquid nutrition formula soon after C-section helps critically ill mothers in the ICU get enough protein and energy. 83 women participated, and researchers measured their protein intake and satisfaction with recovery. The goal was to …

This study looked at over 3,300 households in Ethiopia to see which combination of food and nutrition programs works best. Families received different types of support, like savings groups, nutrition classes, or farming help. Researchers measured changes in food security, diet qu…

This study looked at whether daily protein supplements (from plants or milk) can help healthy older adults build and maintain muscle, especially when combined with exercise. Fifty-one participants aged 60-80 received either a plant protein blend, milk protein, or a placebo, along…

This completed study looked at 141 people being treated for tuberculosis (TB) to see if intestinal parasites or poor nutrition made their recovery harder. Researchers checked stool samples for parasites and measured weight gain and treatment success. Some participants received nu…