Ninjin’yoeito attenuates postoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index decline in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
Ninjin’yoeito may help patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
This single-arm clinical trial evaluated the impact of Ninjin’yoeito on nutritional status in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma und…
A small study suggests that Ninjin’yoeito could help maintain nutritional health in patients undergoing surgery for oral cancer.
Prediction models for prolonged air leak show variable discriminatory power ranging from 0.644 to 0.914
Prediction models for lung surgery complications show mixed accuracy
This systematic review evaluated the performance of prediction models for prolonged air leak following pulmonary resection. The analysis fou…
New data shows that current tools to predict long air leaks after lung surgery vary greatly in how well they actually work.
Probiotic supplementation for 12 weeks or more shows a non-significant trend toward clinical improvement in at-risk populations
Probiotics Show Potential for Improving Gastrointestinal Disorders
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessed probiotic supplementation for at least 12 weeks in at-risk populations, includin…
New data suggests that taking probiotics for at least 12 weeks may help manage certain gastrointestinal issues in high risk groups.
Gastrointestinal endometrioid adenocarcinoma presents as rare metastatic-like lesions in the rectosigmoid and sigmoid colon
Rare Colon Cancer Case Shows Gynecological Origin
This case report and literature review describes a single patient with two distinct tumors of gynecological origin in the colon. The authors…
A woman's colon tumors turned out to be gynecological cancer. This rare case highlights diagnostic challenges and treatment options.
Nutrition-related laboratory biomarkers provide risk stratification for geriatric patients with hip fractures
Nutrition markers may help predict recovery after hip fractures
This narrative review synthesizes the role of nutrition-related laboratory indicators, such as serum albumin and prealbumin, in predicting o…
Up to 46% of elderly patients with hip fractures suffer from malnutrition, which can impact their recovery and long-term health outcomes.
Bariatric surgery may not always result in parallel updates to perceived body image
Weight loss surgery does not always change how people see themselves
This narrative review explores the mismatch between physical transformation and perceived body image following bariatric surgery for individ…
Losing weight through surgery can leave some people feeling like they still have a body shaped by obesity.
Nutrition phenotype framework provides a structured approach for personalized nutrition care in inflammatory bowel disease
New Nutrition Framework Aims to Improve Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care
This narrative review proposes a multidimensional nutrition phenotype framework for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The fram…
A new nutrition framework aims to provide personalized care for people with inflammatory bowel disease by looking at individual dietary patt…
6-gingerol improves hepatic lipid profiles and glucose metabolism in animal models of NAFLD
6-gingerol Shows Potential for Improving Fatty Liver Health
This meta-analysis of 8 preclinical studies indicates that 6-gingerol significantly improves anthropometric indices, liver enzymes, and lipi…
Early research in animal models suggests that 6-gingerol may improve liver health and metabolism in cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disea…
Chitosan, cellulose, and hemicellulose based edible interfaces provide controlled release of bioactive compounds for food preservation
Edible coatings can deliver nutrients and keep food fresh
This systematic review evaluates edible interfaces made from chitosan, cellulose, and hemicellulose for food preservation and bioactive deli…
New edible coatings made from natural materials like chitosan can protect food while delivering beneficial ingredients like probiotics and e…
Curcumin-piperine combination shows superior neuroprotection in preclinical models, but clinical data lacking
Curcumin and piperine combination shows promise for brain health
This systematic review of preclinical studies in rodent models and neuronal cell cultures found that curcumin-piperine (CUR-PP) co-administr…
A review of early lab tests suggests that combining curcumin with piperine may better protect nerve cells than using either alone.
Lacto-fermented vegetables may improve gastrointestinal symptoms, cardiometabolic risk factors, and gut microbial function
Lacto-fermented vegetables may improve gut health and heart risk
This mini review synthesizes evidence regarding the impact of lacto-fermented vegetables on human health. The authors suggest potential impr…
Eating lacto-fermented vegetables could help manage digestive issues, improve gut microbes, and lower risks for heart and metabolic health.
Green-MED diet with Mankai intake significantly increases serum folate levels compared to standard diets
Green Mediterranean diet boosts folate levels more than standard diets
This randomized controlled trial of 294 adults found that a green-MED diet, including Mankai and green tea, increased serum folate by 1.2 ng…
A specific plant-based green Mediterranean diet significantly increases serum folate levels compared to standard healthy dietary guidelines.