Ketogenic diet and growth in Chinese infants with refractory epilepsy
Author:Yongfang Liu, Juan Wang, Zhongmin Gao, Lijuan Xu,
Keywords:ketogenic dietary treatment, children, anaemia, haemoglobin, blood lipids
Abstract:Background and Objectives: This study evaluated the impact of 12 months of ketogenic dietary treatment (KDT) on growth in Chinese infants with refractory epilepsy. Methods and Study Design: The KDT group included patients who were divided into groups A (age 6-12 months), B (12-24 months) and C (24-36 months). The normal group included infants aged approximately 6-12 months, 12-24 months and 24-36 months who were classified into groups A1, B1 and C1, respectively. Data on height, weight, aspartat
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202103/PP.0002
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Dietary patterns and smartphone use in adolescents in Korea: A nationally representative cross-sectional study
Author:Kyoung Min Kim, Ilju Lee, Jun Won Kim, Jae-Won Cho
Keywords:adolescents, dietary patterns, smartphone use, addictive potential, sensation seeking
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Diet and smartphone use are daily routines that can affect adolescents’ mental health. This study investigated whether the frequency of the consumption of certain foods is associated with the duration of smartphone use and problems caused by smartphone overuse in adolescents. Methods and Study Design: Food consumption and smartphone use were investigated in 62,276 Korean adolescents aged 12–18 years by using a nationwide self-report survey. Food intake was assessed on
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0010
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Fish consumption, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids intake and risk of stroke: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Author:Chen Chen1 Hui Huang, Qiu-qin Dai, Jing Ren, Hong-
Keywords:Fish, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, stroke, meta-analysis
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Although fish consumption or omega-3 intake is associated with cardio- cerebrovascular disease including stroke, their correlation is still controversial. Therefore, this meta-analysis is to identify the relationship between the risk of stroke and fish consumption or omega-3 intake. Methods and Study Design: We searched the PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases as of May 2019. Multivariate-adjusted risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence interval (CI) for stroke
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0006
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Increased meat consumption is associated with reduced tuberculosis treatment failure rate: A cohort study
Author:Yidan Hu, Mingde Ni, Qiang Wen, Jing Cai, Bo Zhang
Keywords:tuberculosis (TB), meat, diet, food frequency questionnaire, China
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Information regarding the relationship between dietary meat intake and tuberculosis treatment outcomes among patients with tuberculosis is still limited. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between meat consumption and tuberculosis treatment outcomes in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods and Study Design: A pulmonary tuberculosis cohort study including 2,261 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis was conducted in Linyi, Shandong Pr
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0011
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Efficacy of malnutrition screening tools in China for elderly outpatients
Author:Junren Kang, Hailong Li, Xiaodong Shi, Enling Ma,
Keywords:Elderly outpatients, malnutrition, Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS2002), Nutrition Screening Initiative Checklist (NSI), Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST)
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Malnutrition in elderly individuals is extremely common. In China, Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS-2002) is often used to assess malnutrition in hospitalized elderly patients, although a gold standard for elderly outpatients is lacking. The Nutrition Screening Initiative Checklist (NSI) and Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST) have seldom been validated in elderly outpatients. This open, parallel, multi-center, cross-sectional study evaluated the performance of NRS-2
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0013
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Association of folate, vitamin B-12 and vitamin B-6 intake with diabetes and prediabetes in adults aged 20 years and older
Author:Genquan Jin, Jingjing Wang, Xiubo Jiang
Keywords:diabetes, dietary folate, dietary vitamin B-12, dietary vitamin B-6, dose-response
Abstract:Background and Objectives: This study aimed to assess the association of folate, vitamin B-12 and vitamin B-6 from diet and supplements with diabetes and prediabetes in U.S. adults. Methods and Study Design: We used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007–2016 to conduct this cross-sectional study. Diabetes and prediabetes status were based on self‐report, medication use, fasting plasma glucose levels (FPG), haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and the two hours pl
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202102/PP.0001
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Pectin-containing compared with standard polymeric formula in enteral nutrition: A randomized controlled parallel study in Thailand
Author:Thanon Khongcharoensombat, Autthapon Khemtong, Nar
Keywords:tube feeding, diarrhea, ready to hang (RTH), enteral nutrition, pectin-containing formula
Abstract:Background and Objectives: To evaluate the effects of a Ready to Hang (RTH), pectin-containing enteral nutrition on gastrointestinal symptoms and nutrition status. Methods and Study Design: An open-label, randomized, prospective controlled study. Thirty hospitalized patients with tube feeding for 9 days or more. Intervention: A pectin-containing enteral formula (Hine E-Gel®) or a standard polymeric formula (Ensure®) was administered for 1 week. Administration methods: Administered via a nasogast
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0012
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Effectiveness of the improved B-ultrasound method for measuring the antral section to guide enteral nutrition in patients with sepsis in a randomized controlled trial
Author:Lan Gao, Shangan Li, Hao Li, Qinyue Guo, Jinqi Yan
Keywords:improved B method, enteral nutrition (EN), sepsis, clinical, control group
Abstract:Background and Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the application of the improved B-ultrasound method (hereafter referred to as B method) for measuring the antral section to evaluate gastric motility in guiding EN for patients with sepsis. Methods and Study Design: In this single-center, non-blinded, randomized controlled trial, 64 patients with sepsis were randomly enrolled from January 2018 to December 2019. The improved B method (study group) and physicians’ clinical experience (control
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0014
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The reporting quality of observational studies relevant to the STROBE-nut statement in journals of nutrition
Author:Jingao Zhang, Xiaobin Zhou, Beibei Li, Jing Zhou,
Keywords:reporting quality, observational studies, nutrition journals, STROBE-nut statement, medical publications
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Observational studies play a vital role in nutrition journals, but no studies have assessed the reporting quality of observational studies after the publication of the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE)–nutritional epidemiology (STROBE-nut) statement in 2016. This study assessed the reporting quality of observational studies published in high-impact-factor nutrition journals by using the STROBE-nut statement and explored facto
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0001
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Indications, effectiveness and safety of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a single center experience and literature review
Author:Bulent Saka, Cansu Zirtil, Sebile Nilgun Erten, Ti
Keywords:malnutrition, enteral nutrition, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has been widely used since 1980 in enteral feeding of patients that are not able to be fed orally for a long time. The aim of this study is to evaluate the PEG indications, effectiveness and PEG related complications from a single center in Istanbul, Turkey. Methods and Study Design: 265 patients with PEG who were followed up by the clinical nutrition team of a university hospital between 2010-2018 were evaluated retrospectivel
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0009
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Exploring the effects of formula feeding on infant immune development in China: a prospective cohort study
Author:Xiao-Chen Yin, Li-Jia Xiao, Chuan-Zhu Yi, Zi-Min L
Keywords:formula feeding, breastfeeding, immune development, diarrhea rate, respiratory infection rate
Abstract:Background and Objectives: The worldwide exclusive breastfeeding rate is suboptimal and this study aims to evaluate effects on infant immune development of formula feeding. Methods and Study Design: A prospective study including 221 infants fed with breast milk or formula was conducted. At 3-month and 9-month, the concentrations of total immunoglobulin (Ig)G, IgM, IgA, IgG1, IgG2, interleukin (IL)-4, interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were measured by using enzyme-l
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202102/PP.0002
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical effects of Souvenaid in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Author:YongSoo Shim, Bora Yoon, Seunghee Na, Eun Ye Lim,
Keywords:Alzheimer’s disease, Souvenaid, cognition, clinical trial, meta-analysis
Abstract:Background and Objectives: We conducted this meta-analysis about the effects of Souvenaid on cognition and functional abilities, with the hypothesis that Souvenaid may have beneficial effects in certain groups and the goal of finding the outcome measures, disease states, and so on, applicable for further clinical trials. Methods and Study Design: We searched Medline, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library. Only double-blind randomized controlled trials were included. Outcome me
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0004
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The correlation between chili pepper consumption and gastric cancer risk: a meta-analysis
Author:Lei Luo, Jing Yan, Xiaohong Wang, Zhiguang Sun
Keywords:chili pepper, capsaicin, gastric cancer, dose response, meta-analysis
Abstract:Background and Objectives: The correlation between chili pepper intake and gastric cancer (GC) risk has been controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis of 16 studies to provide updated evidence for this uncertainty. Methods and Study Design: Medline, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases were searched to obtain all qualified literature related to pepper consumption and GC incidence before June 2020. Random effects models were adopted to integrate the relative risk of indi
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0007
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Outcome of glycemic control in critically ill patients receiving enteral formulas
Author:Ya-Ling Wang, Chun-Te Huang, Chao-Hsiu Chen, Pin-K
Keywords:critically ill patients, hyperglycemia, semi-elemental formula, polymer formula, enteral nutrition
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Stress hyperglycemia is a common condition in critically ill patients. Inappropriate nutritional supplementation may worsen blood glucose control in these patients. The present study aimed to investigate the outcome of blood glucose control status when using various enteral formulas. Methods and Study Design: This retrospective study was conducted at the intensive care unit of a tertiary medical center in central Taiwan. Patients meeting the following inclusion criteri
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0003
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Iodine nutrition status and thyroid function of women at different phases of gestation in an iodine sufficient rural area
Author:Yanling Wang, Zhongliang Zhang, Faqing Chen, Xiaon
Keywords:pregnant women, iodine status, thyroid hormones, urinary iodine
Abstract:Background and Objectives: This study was undertaken to evaluate the status of iodine nutrition and thyroid function of women at different phases of gestation in an iodine sufficient rural area. Methods and Study Design: 215 pregnant women in different trimesters were consecutively enrolled in iodine sufficient rural areas of Yongjing county of Gansu province, China. The blood samples and random urine samples were collected from them, and serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyr
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0005
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Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids and endocrine-related gynecological cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies
Author:ung Hoang, Seung-Kwon Myung, Thu Thi Pham
Keywords:Omega-3 fatty acids, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, observational study, meta-analysis
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Previous observational epidemiological studies have reported inconsistent findings on the association between dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids and endocrine-related gynecological cancer including ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. This study aimed to investigate this association using a meta-analysis of observational studies. Methods and Study Design: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane library by using keywords related to the topic in December 2019. The
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0002
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Controlling nutritional score predict the individualized survival of patients with gastric cancer
Author:Zhu Xishan, Zhao Ye, Ma Feiyan, Wu Shikai
Keywords:controlling nutritional score (CONUT), gastric cancer, disease-free survival (DFS), overall survival (OS), cancer prognosis
Abstract:Background and Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the correlation between controlling nutritional score (CONUT) and prognosis in gastric cancer patients undergoing total gastrectomy. Methods and Study Design: The clinical data of 245 gastric cancer patients who underwent total gastrectomy in Peking University, First Hospital between January1st 2005 and December 30th 2015 were retrospectively collected. According to the CONUT level, they were divided into high CONUT (>3) group and l
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0008
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Effects of beclomethasone and aminophylline combined with enteral nutrition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on nutritional status and immune function in elders
Author:Can Peng, Dongjie Xiao, Haiyan Chen, Lijie Rao, Ha
Keywords:aminophylline, beclomethasone, enteral nutrition, nutritional status, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract:Background and Objectives: To investigate the efficacy of beclomethasone and aminophylline combined with enteral nutrition in the treatment of elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the associated effects of these drugs on patient nutritional status and immune function. Methods and Study Design: In total, 115 elderly patients with COPD were included and were randomized into an enteral nutrition (EN) group and a control (CON) group. Aminophylline, in combination wi
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202101/PP.0015
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Comprehensive nutritional index for predicting overall survival in hepatocellular carcinoma patients after multiple transarterial chemoembolization
Author:Jun Deng, Jing-Jing He, Lu-Ping Xie, Qi-Wen Zheng,
Keywords:hepatocellular carcinoma, post-transarterial chemoembolization, nutrition, prognosis, overall survival
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Little is known about nutritional status in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after multiple rounds of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). We established a comprehensive nutritional index (CNI) and evaluated its prognostic value for overall survival (OS) and time to progression (TTP). Methods and Study Design: HCC patients (N=282) who underwent multiple TACE treatments were enrolled. CNI was established by principal component analysis based on body mass
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202103/PP.0001
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Nutritional practice in critically ill COVID-19 patients:
A multicenter ambidirectional cohort study in Wuhan and Jingzhou
Author:Jiajia Lin, Lu Ke, Gordon S. Doig, Bo Ye, Zhengyin
Keywords:enteral nutrition, coronavirus, feeding, target-reaching rate, supplemental parenteral nutrition
Abstract:Background and Objectives: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic is spreading all over the world. With the number of cases increasing rapidly, the epidemiological data on the nutritional practice is scarce. In this study, we aim to describe the clinical characteristics and nutritional practice in a cohort of critically ill COVID-19 patients. Methods and Study Design: This is a multicenter, ambidirectional cohort study conducted at 11 hospitals in Hubei Province, China. All eligible c
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2021;30(1):.doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202103/PP.0003
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