..., evaluation of the serum concentrations of proteins (especially those having a rapid turnover) and the evaluation of thyroid function -which is depressed in a state of malnutrition and improves following nutritional therapy – are adequate for detecting a state of malnutrition following poor compliance. 23...

...J.M. Daly Malnutrition is a common problem in cancer patients. The most clear-cut cause is anorexia and a decrease in food intake. Other causes include alterations in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism which result in losses of energy and amino acids from the host. Understanding...

...G. Guarnieri; G. Toigo; R. Situlin; L. Crapesi; M.A. Del Bianco; A. Zanettovich; E. Mandero; G. Resetta Malnutrition is a common finding in chronic pancreatitis and its pathogenesis is multifactorial. In 14 patients with chronic pancreatitis we assessed the dietary intake, some anthropometric...

...H. Lochs; Ch. Kappl; E. Minar; M. Egger-Schödl Bei Malnutrition kommt es zur Verringerung der Lipaseaktivität in der Leber und zum Abfall der /3-Lipoproteine bei gleichzeitiger Steigerung der Lipolyse. Daraus wurde auf eine Beeinträchtigung der Elimination infundierter Fettlösungen bei...

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... or injury induces a serious drain on vital organs and tissues. Therefore, a complete assessment of the body’s various compartments must be carefully taken, and any nutritional depletion must be quickly alleviated. Due to the alarming incidence of often undetected severe malnutrition in hospitalized patients...