MALNUTRITION

This study tested three different nutrition plans given through a feeding tube to see which one best prevents infections after surgery for head and neck cancer. 311 patients took part. The goal was to find the most effective way to support recovery and reduce complications.

This study looked at whether nutrition counseling could improve the nutritional health and quality of life of people aged 60 and older living in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. A total of 210 older adults took part. Researchers measured changes in nutritional status and quality of life afte…

This study looked at whether giving nutrition through a small vein in the arm (peripheral parenteral nutrition) helps patients recover better after colorectal surgery. The trial included 200 adults who had surgery for conditions like colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel diseas…

This study tested whether giving cash to families in food-insecure areas of Somalia could prevent malnutrition in children under 5 and their mothers. Over 3,300 families received different types of cash assistance. Researchers measured children's arm size and weight to see if the…

This study looked at whether serving softer, easier-to-chew foods could help older adults in care homes eat more and eat faster. About 1 in 10 older adults in the UK are malnourished, and care home residents are especially at risk. The researchers compared days when meals were ma…

This study looked at whether having a dietitian help with meal ordering and nutrition care can improve how much hospital patients with lung disease eat. It included 41 adults at nutritional risk who were expected to stay at least 48 hours. Researchers measured daily food intake a…

This study examined 141 adults with active tuberculosis (TB) to see if intestinal parasites or poor nutrition make TB treatment less effective. Researchers tested stool samples for parasites, measured weight gain, and tracked whether patients completed TB treatment successfully. …

This study looked at malnutrition risk in 206 children aged 1 to 5 living in poor communities in Colombia. Researchers measured height, weight, and arm size, and asked caregivers about diet and quality of life. The goal was to better understand the problem and gather insights fro…

This study looked at how common malnutrition and muscle loss are in older adults (65+) in Italian hospitals. Researchers checked 303 participants using standard tools and blood tests. The goal was to better understand who is at risk and what factors contribute to poor nutrition, …

This study followed 193 adults over 50 who were at high risk of malnutrition and admitted to a rehabilitation hospital. Researchers wanted to see if specialized nutritional care could lower hospital readmissions, emergency visits, and other healthcare use within three months afte…

This study explored how malnutrition, diabetes, and worm infections influence the body's response to latent tuberculosis (LTBI) in a South Indian population. Researchers enrolled 626 people aged 14 to 65, with or without LTBI, and measured these risk factors along with immune bio…

This study looked at why some people infected with TB bacteria get sick while others don't. Researchers focused on two factors: malnutrition and parasitic worms. They studied 120 household contacts of TB patients in India, providing food to those who were malnourished and dewormi…

This study checks if a questionnaire called SCREEN can correctly find older adults (55+) who are at risk of malnutrition, especially those with mild memory loss or dementia. Researchers will ask about 600 seniors and their caregivers to fill out the form and compare results with …

This study looked at whether measuring certain proteins in the blood (pre-albumin, retinol-binding protein, and transferrin) can help find malnutrition early in people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer who are getting chemotherapy and radiation. The study included 60 adults age…

This study looked at 330 older adults (65+) who had cancer surgery to see if low albumin levels before surgery led to more complications. Researchers compared patients with low albumin to those with normal levels, tracking complications, hospital stay length, and ICU needs. The g…