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At the 2022 ESPEN conference, the International Declaration on the Human Right to Nutritional Care was presented, stating the ethical obligation to ensure optimal nutritional care. Still, in our aging populations, patients often present with a range of chronic conditions that, in combination with poor lifestyle choices and other factors such as polypharmacy, affect their nutritional status. Often hidden behind adipose tissue, their muscle mass is decreased, and intakes of essential nutrients are low, while inflammatory levels are chronically increased.
The poor nutritional status of the elderly living at home is a widespread problem. Many have energy and nutrient intakes below international standards. Almost one in five community-dwelling older adults lives on less than 1,000 kcal/day. The causes are dependent on sociological, psychological, and physiological factors. Significant reductions in energy intake accompany medical illness, and thus a causal connection between the role of proinflammatory cytokines and illness-induced undernutrition has been alleged. This challenge has now been addressed and analyzed by an international panel of leading experts at the 10th Nestlé Nutrition Workshop in Berlin. Their work has brought the epidemiology, pathophysiology and the role of cytokines and immunomodulation in the management of undernutrition to the center of scholar attention. This book is a synthesis of state-of-the-art knowledge and expertise in this field of research and will be of high value for all medical and healthcare professionals who wish to gain insight into the complex interactions between nutrient intake and health.
Well-illustrated throughout and with in-depth analyses, Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and the Liver provides a holistic understanding of the causative elements that precipitate liver disease and the nutritional factors and regimens that reverse deteriorating hepatic function. This up-to-date resource also incorporates emerging fields of science and sign
This Open Access Second Edition textbook, endorsed by the EBMT, provides adult and pediatric nurses with a full and informative guide covering all aspects of transplant nursing including a new chapter dedicated to cellular therapy, nursing implications and care. This book takes the reader from basic principles to advanced concepts on a journey through the history of transplant nursing, including essential and progressive elements to help nurses improve their knowledge and benefit the patient experience, as well as a comprehensive introduction to research and auditing methods. This second edition specifically intended for nurses, complements the EBMT Handbook, a popular educational resource o...
This illuminating book has the power to transform your health and change your life. We are living longer than ever before, but our prolonged lives have come at a price: a rise in chronic diseases like digestive disorders, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis and cancer. These diseases pose a challenge to conventional medicine, which controls symptoms but doesn't address the underlying cause. But there is a solution: naturopathy. Naturopathy, or natural medicine, focuses on uncovering the roots of health and resilience. In The Natural Prescription (first published as The Nature Cure in the US), Dr Michalsen shares the potential of nature he discovers every day with his patients. Thou...
Every day for the next twenty years, more than 10,000 people in the United States will turn 65. With life expectancies increasing as well, many of these Americans will eventually require round-the-clock attention—and we have only begun to prepare for the challenge of caring for them. In Labors of Love, Jason Rodriquez examines the world of the fast-growing elder care industry, providing a nuanced and balanced portrait of the day-to-day lives of the people and organizations that devote their time to supporting America’s aging population. Through extensive ethnographic research, interviews with staff and management, and analysis of internal documents, Rodriquez explores the inner workings ...
Standard characterization methods of biological cells are time consuming and may reduce cell viability by staining them with markers. An alternative fast and non-destructive method is developed using impedance spectroscopy, which has potential applications in biology. The technique is used to identify tumor cells in mice, detect bacterial eye infections, monitor fruit ripening, and measure sweat lactate concentration in humans by using a skin sensor. These applications often require a portable measurement system. Therefore, three portable systems were designed and tested. It has been shown that the method can be further improved by four-terminal measurements. For extension of the method in the millimeter-wave frequencies, full electromagnetic simulation of the chip has been carried out, and electrodes and interconnections have been adjusted accordingly.
Das Wissen zu positiven und negativen Auswirkungen verschiedener Ernährungsweisen nimmt immer mehr zu. Auch medizinische Aspekte der Ernährung gewinnen an Bedeutung. Das Werk liefert einen Überblick über die verschiedenen Facetten der Ernährungsmedizin, von den physiologischen Grundlagen bis zu therapeutischen Aspekten, von der Mangelernährung bis zu den Folgen des Übergewichts. Zuverlässige Basis und wissenschaftliches Fundament: - Grundlagen der Ernährungsphysiologie - Ernährungsmedizinische Diagnostik - Beschreibung der verschiedenen Nährstoffgruppen - Ernährung in verschiedenen Lebensphasen und –situationen - Lebensmittelkunde, Lebensmittelsicherheit und rechtliche Aspekte Klinische Ausrichtung: - Darstellung ernährungsassoziierter Krankheiten - Ernährungstherapie bei krankheitsassoziierter Mangelernährung - Umgang mit Übergewicht, Adipositas und metabolischen Erkrankungen - Nahrungsmittelallergien und Unverträglichkeiten Jederzeit zugreifen: Der Inhalt des Buches steht Ihnen ohne weitere Kosten digital in der Wissensplattform eRef zur Verfügung (Zugangscode im Buch). Mit der kostenlosen eRef App haben Sie zahlreiche Inhalte auch offline immer griffbereit.