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Sarcopenia is associated with poorer survival and higher complication rates across multiple cancer types
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Sarcopenia is associated with poorer survival and higher complication rates across multiple cancer types Muscle loss linked to worse survival and complications in cancer
This umbrella meta-analysis of 59 meta-analyses indicates that sarcopenia is consistently associated with worse overall survival, shorter di…
Low muscle mass, known as sarcopenia, is linked to shorter survival times and more surgical complications for patients fighting various type…
Whey protein combined with structured exercise may support muscle health and metabolic regulation in older adults
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Sys. Review
Whey protein combined with structured exercise may support muscle health and metabolic regulation in older adults Whey protein and exercise may support muscle health in seniors
This narrative review examines the impact of whey protein supplementation combined with structured exercise on physical performance, muscle …
Combining whey protein with structured exercise could help older adults maintain muscle strength and manage inflammation as they age.
Early enteral nutrition reduces mortality in randomized trials of patients with traumatic brain injury
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Early enteral nutrition reduces mortality in randomized trials of patients with traumatic brain injury Early nutrition may help patients with traumatic brain injuries
This meta-analysis of 10 studies involving 13,046 patients found that early enteral nutrition (EEN) significantly reduced mortality in a sub…
Starting nutritional support within 48 hours of a brain injury can reduce complications and shorten hospital stays for many patients.
Fermented dairy consumption and reduced risk of asthma or wheeze in children
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Fermented dairy consumption and reduced risk of asthma or wheeze in children Fermented dairy may lower kids' asthma risk, but evidence is weak
This meta-analysis examined the relationship between fermented dairy consumption and the risk of asthma or wheeze in a large pediatric popul…
Kids who eat yogurt and similar foods may have lower odds of asthma or wheeze, but the evidence is shaky and more research is needed.
Postoperative radiotherapy improves survival and reduces recurrence in resected ESCC
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Postoperative radiotherapy improves survival and reduces recurrence in resected ESCC Radiotherapy After Surgery Improves Survival for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This meta-analysis of 11,385 patients with radically resected esophageal squamous cell carcinoma found that postoperative radiotherapy (PORT…
Adding radiation after surgery can improve survival rates and reduce local cancer recurrence for patients with esophageal squamous cell carc…
Time-restricted eating reduces body weight, BMI, and HbA1c in adults with type 2 diabetes
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Time-restricted eating reduces body weight, BMI, and HbA1c in adults with type 2 diabetes Time-restricted eating may help manage weight and blood sugar
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 13 RCTs involving 805 participants found that time-restricted eating (TRE) significantly…
New data suggests that timing your meals can help people with type 2 diabetes lower their body weight and improve blood sugar levels.
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum supplementation improves exercise performance and recovery through specific probiotic strains
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum supplementation improves exercise performance and recovery through specific probiotic strains Specific Probiotic Strains May Improve Exercise Performance and Recovery
This systematic review with narrative synthesis examines the effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum on exercise performance and recovery. …
Certain strains of the probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum may help athletes improve endurance, clear metabolic waste, and reduce muscle…
Ultra-processed food intake correlates with 12% higher risk of digestive system cancer
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Ultra-processed food intake correlates with 12% higher risk of digestive system cancer Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of digestive system cancers
This systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed observational studies to evaluate the link between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption …
Eating ultra-processed foods and meats is linked to a higher risk of developing colon and colorectal cancers.
Communal dining is associated with higher nutritional intake and lower depression risk in older adults
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Communal dining is associated with higher nutritional intake and lower depression risk in older adults Eating with others may lower depression risk in older adults
This meta-analysis of 21 studies indicates that communal dining is associated with higher energy, fat, and meat/seafood intake compared to s…
Eating alone can be a major risk factor for depression in older adults, while communal dining helps improve nutrition and mental well-being.
Acute caffeine supplementation improves sprint performance and passing accuracy in rugby players
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Acute caffeine supplementation improves sprint performance and passing accuracy in rugby players Caffeine May Improve Sprinting and Passing Accuracy in Rugby
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials indicates that acute caffeine may improve sprint performance (Hedges' g = -0.4…
Acute caffeine intake may help rugby players improve sprint performance and passing accuracy while making physical effort feel easier to man…
New IOL calculation formulas and adjustable technologies improve refractive outcomes in post-RK cataract patients
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Sys. Review
New IOL calculation formulas and adjustable technologies improve refractive outcomes in post-RK cataract patients New Technologies Improve Vision for Patients with Cataracts and RK
This narrative review examines IOL power calculation challenges for patients with cataracts and prior radial keratotomy (RK). The authors co…
Advanced formulas and adjustable lenses are improving vision outcomes for patients who have both cataracts and previous radial keratotomy su…
Loss-of-function ABCG5/ABCG8 mutations firmly establish sitosterolemia etiology in systematic review
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Sys. Review
Loss-of-function ABCG5/ABCG8 mutations firmly establish sitosterolemia etiology in systematic review Genetic Mutations Behind Rare Cholesterol Disorder Identified
This systematic review synthesizes the molecular genetic architecture of sitosterolemia, confirming that loss-of-function mutations in ABCG5…
A new review reveals the genetic causes of sitosterolemia, a rare condition causing high plant sterols and early heart disease.

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