Pretreatment Creatinine to Cystatin C Ratio Predicts Survival in Gastrointestinal Cancers
Lower Creatinine to Cystatin C Ratio Linked to Shorter Survival
A meta-analysis of 3,073 patients indicates that a lower creatinine-to-cystatin C ratio correlates with significantly poorer survival outcom…
A new analysis suggests that the creatinine-to-cystatin C ratio may help predict survival outcomes for patients with certain digestive tract…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
Mindfulness Apps Reduce Binge and Emotional Eating in Adults
Mindfulness Apps May Curb Binge and Emotional Eating
A meta-analysis of 902 adults finds mindfulness-based digital tools significantly curb binge and emotional eating, though BMI changes were n…
A review of 902 adults found mindfulness apps reduced binge and emotional eating, but did not significantly change BMI.
Perioperative tube-fed enteral nutrition management for esophageal cancer involves nine key clinical aspects
Guidelines Help Manage Tube Feeding for Esophageal Cancer Patients
This evidence summary synthesizes 40 pieces of evidence from 20 articles regarding perioperative tube-fed enteral nutrition in patients with…
Newer summaries of clinical evidence help healthcare teams better manage tube-fed nutrition for patients undergoing treatment for esophageal…
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
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.
Marine compounds from Mexican Pacific Sargassum may protect against AMD progression in preclinical models
Marine compounds from seaweed may protect eyes from age-related degeneration
This narrative review examines marine-derived bioactive compounds from Mexican Pacific Sargassum, including fucoxanthin, fucoidans, phlorota…
Scientists are exploring how specific compounds found in Mexican Pacific seaweed could slow the progression of age-related macular degenerat…