Outpatient Nutrition Care
Review: Optimal diet for cardiovascular and planetary health.
13 Oct, 2021 | 01:22h | UTCOptimal diet for cardiovascular and planetary health – Heart
Is salt good for you after all? The evidence says no.
6 Oct, 2021 | 08:52h | UTCIs salt good for you after all? The evidence says no – The Conversation
Related:
Systematic Review: Altered dietary salt intake for people with chronic kidney disease.
New WHO benchmarks help countries reduce salt intake and save lives.
RCT: Reduced-sodium added-potassium salt substitute reduces blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Potassium Enriched Salt Substitution Could Prevent a Large Number of Cardiovascular Deaths
Meta-Analysis: Effect of Reduction in Dietary Sodium on Blood Pressure Levels
Evaluating agreement between bodies of evidence from randomized controlled trials and cohort studies in nutrition research: meta-epidemiological study.
5 Oct, 2021 | 08:48h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
The difference in results between RCTs and cohort studies in nutrition research was small, finds study.
However, with some substantial statistical heterogeneity in cohort studies, differences or potential bias cannot be excluded, say @LSchwingshackl et alhttps://t.co/dyUqhn87V0
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) September 17, 2021
RCT: Effects of 30 days of ketogenic diet on body composition, muscle strength, muscle area, metabolism, and performance in semi-professional soccer players.
5 Oct, 2021 | 08:47h | UTC
Ketogenic diets in the management of type 1 diabetes: Safe or safety concern?
3 Oct, 2021 | 22:28h | UTC
Total dietary fat intake, fat quality, and health outcomes: A scoping review of systematic reviews of prospective studies.
1 Oct, 2021 | 10:16h | UTC
RCT: A structured program of diet and exercise significantly reduced blood pressure and cardiovascular disease biomarkers in patients with resistant hypertension.
30 Sep, 2021 | 10:14h | UTCNews release: Healthy changes in diet, activity improved treatment-resistant high blood pressure – American Heart Association
Commentary on Twitter
#RCT: TRIUMPH shows a structured and supervised program of lifestyle modifications can reduce BP and improve important CVD biomarkers in patients with resistant HTN. https://t.co/RH2y3XYzvd #AHAJournals pic.twitter.com/mfpGvxfhTz
— Circulation (@CircAHA) September 27, 2021
European guideline on indications, performance, and clinical impact of hydrogen and methane breath tests in adult and pediatric patients.
24 Sep, 2021 | 08:54h | UTC
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A patient guideline.
19 Sep, 2021 | 23:35h | UTCNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A patient guideline – JHEP Reports
Commentary on Twitter
Finally, here is a guideline specifically designed for patients with NAFLD ?#4KMedEd #LiverTwitter
(Courtesy of @JHEP_Reports)https://t.co/wGTr50fMyE pic.twitter.com/5djcqKigeB
— Keith Siau (@drkeithsiau) September 19, 2021
Review | Recommendations and Nutritional Considerations for Female Athletes: Health and Performance.
15 Sep, 2021 | 08:49h | UTC
Blood Glucose Monitoring in Adults and Children with Diabetes: Update 2021.
14 Sep, 2021 | 08:57h | UTC
The carbohydrate-insulin model: a physiological perspective on the obesity pandemic.
14 Sep, 2021 | 08:53h | UTCNews release: Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity – American Society for nutrition
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
To paraphrase Mark Twain:
Reports of the death of the Carbohydrate-Insulin Model have been exaggerated.
?17-author review @AJCNutrition
?Deep dive on obesity mechanisms
?Numerous hypotheses to guide constructive debateFree text? https://t.co/MxPAgI7dtY
Thread (0/12)? pic.twitter.com/VxEpAvWyZn
— Dr. David Ludwig (@davidludwigmd) September 13, 2021
New Canadian study confirms the excess mortality associated with eating disorders.
10 Sep, 2021 | 05:03h | UTCNew Canadian study confirms the excess mortality associated with eating disorders – The Mental Elf
Original study: Excess mortality associated with eating disorders: population-based cohort study – The British Journal of Psychiatry
Commentary on Twitter
Today, @annapaspala1 summarises a new study by @KurdyakP et al, published today in @TheBJPsych, which suggests that in Ontario (Canada), mortality rates in people with eating disorders were 5-7 times higher than the general population.https://t.co/P2QmU3Qxg8 pic.twitter.com/7VrpsevF5P
— The Mental Elf (@Mental_Elf) September 1, 2021
A large observational study suggests eating a plant-rich diet could reduce the risk of developing severe COVID-19.
9 Sep, 2021 | 09:51h | UTCEating a plant rich diet reduces risk of developing COVID-19 – King’s College London
Original study: Diet quality and risk and severity of COVID-19: a prospective cohort study – Gut
Tube feeding for people with severe dementia: making decisions.
7 Sep, 2021 | 10:39h | UTCTube feeding for people with severe dementia: making decisions – Evidently Cochrane
ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical nutrition in chronic intestinal failure.
7 Sep, 2021 | 10:32h | UTCESPEN practical guideline: Clinical nutrition in chronic intestinal failure – Clinical Nutrition
Systematic review: evaluation of dietary patterns and all-cause mortality.
6 Sep, 2021 | 10:43h | UTCEvaluation of Dietary Patterns and All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review – JAMA Network Open
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Great to see work focused on diet patterns (rather than single nutrient/foods)
Nutrient-dense diet patterns, regardless of pattern label/name (Med Diet, DASH, HEI, "plant-based"), were associated with significantly lower risk of death
Commonalities??https://t.co/yQxo4lNJNQ
— Stephan van Vliet (@vanvlietphd) September 1, 2021
Study shows young children gained weight during the pandemic.
31 Aug, 2021 | 08:59h | UTCNews release: Young children gained weight during the pandemic – Kaiser Permanente
Original study: Changes in Body Mass Index Among Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
#KPResearch showed significant weight gain occurred during COVID-19 pandemic among youth in Southern California, especially among youngest kids.
Research: @KPSCalResearch & @UMchear
In @JAMANetwork
Authors incl @CKoebnickPhD @RohmDeborah @MargoSidell https://t.co/IqiUxo75bW pic.twitter.com/8XA7G6J3Bu— Kaiser Permanente Research (@KPSCalResearch) August 27, 2021
#ESCCongress – Cluster RCT: Among patients at increased risk for stroke, salt substitution (75% sodium chloride and 25% potassium chloride by mass) reduced the rates of stroke, major cardiovascular events, and death from any cause.
29 Aug, 2021 | 19:21h | UTCEffect of Salt Substitution on Cardiovascular Events and Death – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News release: Low-sodium salt prevents stroke – European Society of Cardiology
Commentary: Massive SSaSS Study Shows Switch to Salt Substitute Cuts Stroke, CVD – TCTMD
Commentary on Twitter
SSaSS: In RCT that compared salt substitute w/ regular salt, rates of stroke, major CV events, death lower with salt sub. #ESCCongress https://t.co/Yt6vMrYSDh pic.twitter.com/jtymS36zqs
— NEJM (@NEJM) August 29, 2021
Review: How to approach a patient with difficult-to-treat IBS.
27 Aug, 2021 | 09:00h | UTCHow to Approach a Patient with Difficult-to-Treat IBS – Gastroenterology (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Happy to share ? on “How to Approach a Patient with Difficult to Treat IBS” in @AGA_Gastro.
Diagnostic algorithm, practical tips, meds & doses. Based on scientific data & what I've learned caring for #IBS pts for many years.
Free for next 50 days ? https://t.co/pHKvJuhZtg
— Lin Chang (@LinChangMD) August 25, 2021
Observational study suggests there is no need to provide a germ-free diet (neutropenic diet) for neutropenic high-risk patients with cancer.
26 Aug, 2021 | 08:45h | UTC
Related commentary on Twitter
?? Dietary restriction meaningless in high-risk patients with cancer. Stop the tradition and restore patient autonomy & #QoL @jvehreschildgm1 @EricTopol @HallekMichael @mjvehreschild
Free download here https://t.co/n7NlE6RcQ7— Oliver Cornely (@CornelyOliver) August 14, 2021
RCT: Mediterranean diet reduces atherosclerosis progression.
19 Aug, 2021 | 08:48h | UTCMediterranean Diet Reduces Atherosclerosis Progression – American College of Cardiology
Brazil and Peru join growing number of countries in the Americas that are eliminating industrially produced trans fats.
19 Aug, 2021 | 08:41h | UTCRelated:
WHO: More than 3 billion people protected from harmful trans-fat in their food
Action Package: WHO Plan to Eliminate Trans-fatty Acids from Global Food Supply
WHO Draft Guideline: Saturated Fatty Acid and Trans-fatty Intake for Adults and Children
WHO Draft Guideline: Saturated Fatty Acid and Trans-fatty Intake for Adults and Children
Trans-fat – The Worst Fat in the Food Supply
Banning trans fats in New York prevented thousands of heart attacks
[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Eating Trans-fat May Increase the Risk of Dementia
Commentary on Twitter
Trans fat intake is responsible for approximately 500,000 premature deaths from coronary heart disease each year around the world. I welcome #Brazil's ?? and #Peru's ?? commitments to eliminate industrially-produced trans fats. Let's #BeatNCDs!https://t.co/oAsx6Byn14
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) August 18, 2021
Type 2 diabetes: more than one type of diet can help people achieve remission.
18 Aug, 2021 | 08:32h | UTCType 2 diabetes: more than one type of diet can help people achieve remission – The Conversation
Original article: Dietary strategies for remission of type 2 diabetes: A narrative review – Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic review: Enteral tube feeding for people with severe dementia – “We found no evidence that tube feeding improves survival; improves quality of life; reduces pain; reduces mortality; decreases behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia”.
16 Aug, 2021 | 00:54h | UTCEnteral tube feeding for people with severe dementia – Cochrane Library
Summary: Enteral tube feeding for people with severe dementia – Cochrane Library
Related: Viewpoint: Tube Feeding and Deteriorating Patients (resources on the subject)
Commentary on Twitter
??So happy our @CochraneUK review on enteral tube feeding in #dementia is now published – no evidence tube feeding improves #survival; improves quality of life; reduces #pain; reduces #mortality. But was evidence of increase risk of pressure ulcers https://t.co/uUHJEboNCd
— Nathan Davies (@NathanDavies50) August 13, 2021