scholarly journals The health risks of dysphagia for patients with head and neck cancer: a multicentre prospective observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Giulia Cristofaro ◽  
Ida Barca ◽  
Francesco Ferragina ◽  
Daniela Novembre ◽  
Yvelise Ferro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Loss Rate ◽  
Body Weight Loss ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Weight Loss Rate ◽  
Multicentric Study ◽  
Co Morbidity

AbstractIt is well known that malnutrition is a frequent co-morbidity in cancer patients, especially in those with head and neck neoplasms. This may be due both to the presence of dysphagia symptoms and to the appearance of adverse effects on chemotherapy and / or radiotherapy. The aim of this retrospective observational multicentric study is to evaluate the nutritional status between dysphagia cancer patients and non-dysphagia cancer patients. Data from 60 patients were analysed, 31 of which without dysphagia and 29 with dysphagia. Results highlight that patients with dysphagia had higher involuntary body weight loss than non-dysphagia ones (p < 0.001). By analysing the entire population, it stands out a weight loss rate of 12 ± 9% compared to the usual weight was observed and a prevalence of moderate / severe malnutrition diagnosis of 53%. Furthermore, 76% of the population who manifested the symptom of dysphagia presented severe malnutrition already at the first visit, compared to 32% of non-dysphagia subjects.

scholarly journals The Health Risks Of Dysphagia For Patients With Head And Neck Cancer: A Multicentre Prospective Observational Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Giulia Cristofaro ◽  
Ida Barca ◽  
Francesco Ferragina ◽  
Daniela Novembrea ◽  
Yvelise Ferro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Loss Rate ◽  
Body Weight Loss ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Weight Loss Rate ◽  
Multicentric Study ◽  
Co Morbidity

Abstract It is well known that malnutrition is a frequent co-morbidity in cancer patients, especially in those with head and neck neoplasms. This may be due both to the presence of dysphagia symptoms and to the appearance of adverse effects on Chemotherapy and / or Radiotherapy. The aim of this retrospective observational multicentric study is to evaluate the nutritional status between dysphagia cancer patients and non-dysphagia cancer patients. Data from 60 patients were analysed, 31 of which without dysphagia and 29 with dysphagia. Results highlight that patients with dysphagia had higher involuntary body weight loss than non-dysphagia ones (p < 0.001). By analysing the entire population, it stands out a weight loss rate of 12 ± 9% compared to the usual weight was observed and a prevalence of moderate / severe malnutrition diagnosis of 53%. Furthermore, 76% of the population who manifested the symptom of dysphagia presented severe malnutrition already at the first visit, compared to 32% of non-dysphagia subjects.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Post-surgical Body Weight Loss Rate of Patients with Colorectal Cancer

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 605-609
Author(s):  
Hiroki YABE ◽  
Mizuki TSUKAMOTO ◽  
Shihomi TAKEUCHI ◽  
Sayaka ITO ◽  
Kan OMI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Loss Rate ◽  
Body Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Loss Rate ◽  
Factors Affecting

Synthesis and properties of a benzoxazine monomer containing maleimide and biphenyl groups

2021 ◽  
pp. 095400832199674
Author(s):  
Tao Guo ◽  
Yang Fan ◽  
Chang Bo ◽  
Zhang Qi ◽  
Han Tao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Loss Rate ◽  
Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Significant Weight Loss ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Weight Loss Rate ◽  
Reaction Heat ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Curing Reaction ◽  
Dsc Curves

Benzoxazine resin exhibits excellent properties and is widely used in many fields. Herein, the synthesis of a novel compound, the bis(2,4-dihydro-2 H-3-(4- N-maleimido)phenyl-1,3-benzoxazinyl)biphenyl (BMIPBB), has been reported, which was synthesized by reacting N-(4-aminophenyl)maleimide (APMI), formaldehyde, and 4,4’-dihydroxybiphenyl. 1,3,5-three(4-(maleimido)phenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (TMIPT) was formed as an intermediate during the reaction. The proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) and Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy experiments were conducted to determine the structure of BMIPBB. BMIPBB was obtained as a reddish-brown solid in 40.1% yield. The thermal properties of BMIPBB were investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) techniques. Analysis of the DSC curves revealed that the broad peak representing the release of curing reaction heat appeared in the temperature range of 140–330°C. The peak temperature was 242.59°C and the heat of the reaction was 393.82 J/g, indicating that the rate of the curing reaction was low and the heat of the reaction was high. Analysis of the TGA results revealed that the weight loss rate was 5% at 110°C. The monomer exhibited a significant weight loss in the range of 320–500°C. The compound lost 50% of its weight at a temperature of 427°C.

scholarly journals SUN-543 Real World Evidence of Successful Weight Management for the Obese Population: Complete Reversal of Obesity Related Metabolic Co-Morbidities and Weight Loss in Patients Attending a Multidisciplinary Weight Management Clinic in Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe Rock ◽  
Juliana Chen ◽  
Joanna Jaques ◽  
Bernard L Champion ◽  
Reginald V Lord ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Exercise Physiology ◽  
Body Weight Loss ◽  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Total Body Weight Loss

Abstract Over 2.5 billion people worldwide are overweight or obese. Multidisciplinary weight management interventions have evolved to address the complexity of weight loss for those with one or more chronic diseases, and the trend of weight regain. The aim of these interventions is to encourage sustainable lifestyle changes, resulting in weight loss and weight maintenance and improvements in comorbidities. While some prospective clinical trials have demonstrated efficacy, results are often not reported by real life practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a Sydney based multidisciplinary weight management clinic with endocrinology, dietetics, exercise physiology, psychology, and bariatric surgical domains. All patients who attended the clinic for weight loss purposes between March 2017 and April 2019 were included (n=220). A retrospective chart review was conducted. Patient data on weight, BMI, waist circumference, body composition measurements, and selected blood test results and co-morbidities were analysed. All patient therapy included endocrinological input for co-morbidity identification and management, lifestyle intervention (dietetic and exercise physiology input) with optional adjunct pharmacotherapy or psychological counselling. Of the 220 cohort, 20 of the patients had sleeve gastrectomy. Patient retention in the clinic after the first consultation was 85% (n=186), a high rate within the weight management community. 59% of patients achieved a minimum of 5% total body weight loss, including 18% who achieved greater than 10% total body weight loss. Additionally, 31% of patients lost enough weight to decrease their BMI class by up to 2 or more classes. Of the gastric sleeve cohort average excess body weight loss was 32kg (21-56kg) enhanced by multidisciplinary care in the lead up to surgery. Across the cohort some patients completely reversed co-morbidities; including dyslipidaemia (n=1), hypertension (n=3), NAFLD (n=1), pre-diabetes (n=8) and type 2 diabetes (n=3), OSA (n=1). These results demonstrate that obesity is a chronic condition that can be successfully managed. We have demonstrated significant durable weight loss and improvement in metabolic co-morbidities with holistic coordinated care. Future directions include translating this model of care into standard practice in Australia and other countries where obesity to date not received the same coordinated approach as other chronic conditions.

scholarly journals Biocontrol of Pear Postharvest Decay by Kombucha

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Junping TAN ◽  
Xian ZHOU ◽  
Shuiyuan CHENG ◽  
Zexiong CHEN ◽  
Yuanyuan GOU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Electric Conductivity ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Loss Rate ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pear Fruit ◽  
Weight Loss Rate ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Mda Content

Kombucha is sweetened, slightly alcoholic, and lightly effervescent tea drink. Its acidity inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. Here, we studied effect of kombucha on post-harvest preservation of pear. The Hosui pears were soaked with the kombucha for 15 minutes, and in distilled water as the control, respectively. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), malondialdehyde (MDA), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), proline content, electric conductivity, weight loss rate and good fruit rate in pear were measured during storage at room temperature. The results showed that the kombucha could effectively prolong the storage time of pear fruit. The fruit quality of the treated group was 1.5 times higher than that of the control pear fruit when stored at room temperature for 18 days. The weight loss rate, MDA content and electric conductivity of the treatment group were lower than those of the control group during the whole storage period, indicating that kombucha can inhibit the transformation of polysaccharides such as starch and pectin, and delay the degradation of nutrients in the fruit, resulting in a decrease in weight loss rate, inhibition of membrane lipid peroxidation, reducing MDA content, electric conductivity, maintaining cell membrane stability, delaying pear fruit senescence. Kombucha can inhibit the content of H2O2 and proline, increase the activity of POD and SOD increase the storage stability of fruits. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the physiological mechanism of post-harvest preservation of pear by kombucha. The use of kombucha can prolong the supply period of pear, increase economic benefits and expand the market of pear.   ********* In press - Online First. Article has been peer reviewed, accepted for publication and published online without pagination. It will receive pagination when the issue will be ready for publishing as a complete number (Volume 47, Issue 3, 2019). The article is searchable and citable by Digital Object Identifier (DOI). DOI link will become active after the article will be included in the complete issue. *********

scholarly journals Altered Preoperative Nutritional Status in Colorectal Cancer: A Not So Infrequent Issue

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Javier Páramo-Zunzunegui ◽  
Araceli Ramos-Carrasco ◽  
Marcos Alonso-García ◽  
Rosa Cuberes-Montserrat ◽  
Gil Rodríguez-Caravaca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Colorectal Neoplasia ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
A Value ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients

Introduction. Malnutrition and weight loss in cancer patients is a common problem that affects the prognosis of the disease. In the case of CRC, malnutrition rates range between 30 and 60%. Objectives. Description of the preoperative nutritional status of patients diagnosed with colorectal neoplasia who will undergo surgery. Materials and Methods. A prospective observational study is performed. Results. Of 234 patients studied, we observed that 139 (59%) had some degree of nutritional risk. Of all of them, 44.9% (N = 47) had 1-2 points according to MUST and 25% (N = 27) had more than 2 points. No differences were found when studying nutritional risk according to the location of the neoplasm. It was observed that 2.15% of the patients were underweight, 51% overweight, and 23% obese. 19.4% of patients lost less than 5 kg in the 3–6 months prior to diagnosis, 20.7% lost between 5 and 10 kg, and 2.1% lost more than 10 kg. In asymptomatic patients, the weight loss was lower than in symptomatic patients, loss <5 kg, 8.2% vs. 22.8%, and loss 5–10 kg, 16.2% vs. 29.3%, with a value of p = 0.016 . 5% (N = 7) of the patients had hypoalbuminemia record. 16.5% (N = 23) had some degree of prealbumin deficiency and 20.9% (N = 29) of hypoproteinemia. Symptomatic patients had more frequent analytical alterations, 1-2 altered parameters in 48.8% (N = 20) of asymptomatic vs. 61.2% (N = 22) in the symptomatic, p = 0.049 .

Explorative study on the predictive value of systematic inflammatory and metabolic markers on weight loss in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 1385-1391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ylva Tiblom Ehrsson ◽  
Per M. Hellström ◽  
Kerstin Brismar ◽  
Lena Sharp ◽  
Ann Langius-Eklöf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Metabolic Markers ◽  
Explorative Study

Exposure Test Results of Lu2Si2O7 in Combustion Gas Flow at High Temperature and High Speed

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isao Yuri ◽  
Tohru Hisamatsu ◽  
Shunkichi Ueno ◽  
Tatsuki Ohji
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Partial Pressure ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Loss Rate ◽  
Gas Temperature ◽  
Weight Loss Rate ◽  
Combustion Gas ◽  
Vapor Partial Pressure ◽  
Water Vapor Partial Pressure

In order to understand recession behavior and the amount of recession of Lu2Si2O7 in the combustion gas flow, sintered Lu2Si2O7 specimens were manufactured by hot pressing and exposed under various combustion gas flow conditions (T = 1300–1500 °C, P = 0.3 MPa, V = 150 m/s, PH2O = 27–69 kPa, t = 10h). After the exposure tests, etch pits, which are assumed to form due to volatilization of SiO2 in the grain boundary phase, were observed at the surface of specimen. The amount of Lu2SiO5 phase at the surface of specimen increased with the increase of gas temperature or water vapor partial pressure. A corresponding decrease in the amount of Lu2Si2O7 phase was observed. Furthermore, by using the average weight loss rate for exposure times of ten hours, the influence of gas temperature and water vapor partial pressure on weight loss rate was examined, and the amount of recession under gas turbine conditions was calculated.

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