Tag: Malnutrition
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How Malnutrition Affects Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer Treated with CCRT
Understanding the Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Treatment Outcomes Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) presents a significant challenge for patients and clinicians alike. Treatment often involves concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), a standard approach that combines chemotherapy with radiation to improve tumor control. Emerging research highlights a crucial, yet sometimes overlooked, factor influencing treatment success: nutritional status.…
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Malnutrition Impacts Survival in CCRT for Advanced Cervical Cancer
Overview Malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia are increasingly recognized as important prognostic factors in cancer care. In locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC), patients receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) face a delicate balance between effective tumor control and the risk of treatment-related toxicity. A recent scoping review highlights that nutritional status independently influences both survival and toxicity outcomes.…
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Malnutrition Undermines Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer Undergoing CCRT
Impact of Nutrition on Outcomes in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) is typically treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). Recent research underscores a powerful, yet often overlooked, factor shaping patient outcomes: nutritional status. Cachexia, sarcopenia, and overall malnutrition are not just background concerns; they independently correlate with survival and treatment-related toxicity in…
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Tanga DC Urges Strengthened Fight Against Child Malnutrition
Strong Call for Coordinated Nutrition Interventions in Tanga The Tanga District Commissioner, Dadi Kolimba, has called on regional and local officials to intensify nutrition interventions to combat child malnutrition, with particular focus on children under five. As evidence grows that proper nutrition underpins lifelong health, growth, and cognitive development, authorities say a multi-pronged approach is…
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Factors Influencing Malnutrition in Patients with Heart Failure: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome marked by the heart’s inability to pump blood efficiently, leading to systemic consequences that extend beyond the cardiovascular system. Among these, malnutrition emerges as a common and clinically significant problem. Malnutrition in HF patients is not merely a matter of inadequate calorie intake; it reflects a…
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Factors Influencing Malnutrition in Patients with Heart Failure: A Scoping Review
Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent and progressive condition characterized by the heart’s reduced ability to pump blood effectively. Alongside other clinical challenges, malnutrition emerges as a common and clinically relevant complication in HF patients. Malnutrition in this population is not merely a consequence of reduced intake; it results from a complex interplay of…
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Baby Siwar Back in Gaza Hospital After Jordan Treatment
Background: A fragile start Siwar Ashour, a one-year-old Palestinian girl, has become a symbol of the humanitarian challenges faced by families in Gaza. After months of concern and international attention, she was evacuated to Jordan for specialized treatment aimed at addressing severe nutritional deficiencies that threaten her development. Her case has highlighted the complex medical…
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Palestinians in Gaza: Two Years of War and Heartbreak
Two Years of War, One Grim Reality Two years after Israel launched its war on Gaza, life for Palestinians in the enclave has become a daily test of endurance. The toll is measured not only in bodies and buildings but in the slow erosion of routine, dignity, and hope. The Gaza Health Ministry reports staggering…
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Two Years of War in Gaza: How Palestinians Endure
Two Years of War in Gaza: A landscape of loss and resilience It has been two years since the ground wars began in Gaza, and life for its residents remains defined by survival. Official tallies show staggering casualties and injuries, a shattered economy, and a humanitarian crisis that has left families scrambling for basics like…
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Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index: Predicting Outcomes in Elderly with Bloodstream Infections
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index: A Valuable Predictor for Elderly with Bloodstream Infections Malnutrition is a common and critical determinant of outcomes in hospitalized patients, especially among the elderly. While bloodstream infections (BSIs) pose severe risks on their own, nutritional status may amplify vulnerability and hinder recovery. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a simple,…