PLoS neglected tropical diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. e0011726 - e0011726
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Nutrition
plays
a
critical
and
crucial
role
in
addressing
neglected
tropical
diseases
(NTDs)
their
complications,
as
they
often
contribute
to
malnutrition,
which
can
worsen
the
impact
of
these
conditions.
Therefore,
it
is
necessary
investigate
nutritional
status
mycetoma
patients,
has
not
been
explored
previously.
This
descriptive
cross-sectional
hospital-based
study
was
conducted
at
Mycetoma
Research
Center
(MRC),
University
Khartoum,
Sudan.
The
included
179
confirmed
patients
an
equal
number
age-
sex-matched
normal
controls.
assessed
compared
with
that
control
group.
majority
were
young
adults
varying
educational
levels,
predominantly
from
Central
foot
most
commonly
affected
part;
had
lesions
more
than
10
cm
diameter.
Body
Mass
Index
(BMI)
calculated
for
both
groups,
revealing
43.5%
53.6%
controls
BMI.
Furthermore,
36%
underweight,
contrasting
only
11%
Correlation
analyses
indicated
no
significant
associations
between
BMI
age
daily
meals,
food
quantity,
appetite
population
(
p
>
0.05).
Similarly,
differences
observed
concerning
disease
duration
sites
=
0.0577).
Kruskal-Wallis
test
did
reveal
means
among
groups.
revealed
participants
consumed
three
meals
daily,
group
showed
robust
patient
0.005).
Nevertheless,
there
consumption
different
types
groups
categories
0.025
0.040,
respectively).
Advances in medical diagnosis, treatment, and care (AMDTC) book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 60 - 83
Published: June 14, 2024
Essential
nutrients
play
a
vital
role
in
influencing
immune
cell
development.
This
chapter
explores
the
crucial
relationship
between
nutrition
and
system,
delving
into
profound
impact
of
dietary
choices
on
overall
health.
Research
highlights
benefits
nutrient-rich
foods
supporting
optimal
function,
while
deficiencies
key
(vitamins
A,
D,
zinc,
iron)
compromise
responses,
increasing
susceptibility
to
infections.
The
bidirectional
nature
is
emphasized,
underscoring
critical
balanced
diet
development,
activation,
function.
Case
studies
illustrate
immunological
vulnerabilities
linked
inadequate
nutritional
status,
stressing
importance
maintaining
nutrient
levels
for
robust
system.
In
summary,
an
individual's
status
significantly
influences
response
effectiveness.
Addressing
through
supplementation,
interventions,
public
health
initiatives
improving
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
During
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
delirium
became
a
major
complication
that
worsened
patient
outcomes.
However,
factors
influencing
severity
of
in
patients
with
have
not
been
determined.
We
conducted
this
study
to
detect
associated
subtypes
COVID-19.
included
1774
adult
inpatients
from
January
February
2023
at
7
sites
China.
And
used
3
min
Confusion
Assessment
Method
and
Richmond
Agitation-Sedation
Scale
for
site
assessment
identify
classify
delirium.
Laboratory
data
were
obtained
Hospital
Information
System.
After
multivariate
analysis,
hypoactive
was
significantly
age,
serum
albumin
concentration,
frailty
sarcopenia,
health
nutritional
status.
Mixed
D-dimer
level,
status
Additionally,
hyperactive
procalcitonin
levels,
Our
findings
suggest
poor
low
concentration
can
help
high
risk
developing
mixed
clinical
staff
should
pay
more
attention
inflammatory
conditions
assess
because
many
are
involved
common
pathological
mechanism
inflammation.
Brain & Neurorehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Patients
experiencing
a
cerebrovascular
event
are
vulnerable
to
declining
nutritional
status,
hindering
rehabilitation.
This
study
aims
analyze
the
association
between
malnutrition
risk
and
hospital
rehabilitation
indicators
in
ischemic
stroke
survivors
(ISS).
analytical
examined
medical
records
of
160
adult
patients
(69.3
±
13
years).
Undernutrition
(UR;
independent
variable)
(dependent
variables)
like
stay,
clinical
outcome,
functionality,
severity,
food
intake,
mobility
(bedridden),
mechanical
ventilation,
enteral
nutrition
were
assessed.
Data
dichotomized,
chi-square
test
identified
associations
(p
≤
0.05),
followed
by
Poisson
regression
for
prevalence
ratios.
at
UR
had
2-fold
higher
death
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
0.99-4.79),
1.8-fold
high
severity
CI,
1.06-3.11),
76%
chance
being
bedridden
1.28-2.44),
3-fold
ventilation
1.20-9.52).
hospitalized
ISS
is
associated
with
deteriorating
indicators,
including
mobility,
decreased
use,
neurological
deficit,
indicating
an
increased
mortality
post-stroke.
Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(4), P. 361 - 383
Published: Aug. 30, 2022
SARS-CoV-2
was
first
discovered
in
Wuhan
late
2019
and
has
since
spread
over
the
world,
resulting
present
epidemic.
Because
targeted
therapeutics
are
unavailable,
scientists
have
opportunity
to
discover
new
drugs
or
vaccines
counter
COVID-19,
therefore
a
number
of
synthetic
bioactive
compounds
now
being
tested
clinical
studies.
Due
its
broad
therapeutic
spectrum
low
adverse
effects,
medicinal
herbs
been
used
as
traditional
healing
medication
those
countries
for
ages.
lack
antiviral
medications,
pharmaceutical
alternative
therapies
developed
using
variety
herbal
compositions.
widespread
availability
dietary
products
worldwide,
people
frequently
use
them.
Notably,
majority
Bangladeshi
continue
natural
plants
treat
various
types
diseases.
This
review
article
discusses
how
previous
research
shown
that
some
Bangladesh
immunomodulatory
effects
their
active
ingredients
gathered.
Even
though
FDA-approved
medications
available
treatment
purpose
is
encourage
medicine
immunomodulators
vaccine
adjuvants
COVID-19
prevention.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. e0011726 - e0011726
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
Nutrition
plays
a
critical
and
crucial
role
in
addressing
neglected
tropical
diseases
(NTDs)
their
complications,
as
they
often
contribute
to
malnutrition,
which
can
worsen
the
impact
of
these
conditions.
Therefore,
it
is
necessary
investigate
nutritional
status
mycetoma
patients,
has
not
been
explored
previously.
This
descriptive
cross-sectional
hospital-based
study
was
conducted
at
Mycetoma
Research
Center
(MRC),
University
Khartoum,
Sudan.
The
included
179
confirmed
patients
an
equal
number
age-
sex-matched
normal
controls.
assessed
compared
with
that
control
group.
majority
were
young
adults
varying
educational
levels,
predominantly
from
Central
foot
most
commonly
affected
part;
had
lesions
more
than
10
cm
diameter.
Body
Mass
Index
(BMI)
calculated
for
both
groups,
revealing
43.5%
53.6%
controls
BMI.
Furthermore,
36%
underweight,
contrasting
only
11%
Correlation
analyses
indicated
no
significant
associations
between
BMI
age
daily
meals,
food
quantity,
appetite
population
(
p
>
0.05).
Similarly,
differences
observed
concerning
disease
duration
sites
=
0.0577).
Kruskal-Wallis
test
did
reveal
means
among
groups.
revealed
participants
consumed
three
meals
daily,
group
showed
robust
patient
0.005).
Nevertheless,
there
consumption
different
types
groups
categories
0.025
0.040,
respectively).
