Hidden hunger in the elderly: new study links poor nutrition to worse fracture recovery
NCT ID NCT07582575
First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how malnutrition affects recovery in older adults (70+) who broke a bone. Researchers checked how common malnutrition is, tested different screening tools, and studied whether protein-rich diets help improve outcomes like complications, mobility, and hospital stay length. The goal is to create better nutrition plans to help seniors recover more fully and reduce healthcare costs.
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Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Tuebingen
Tübingen, 72076, Germany
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