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{"title":"Standardized Oral Urea for the Treatment of Hyponatraemic Conditions: Pharmacological and Pharmacoeconomic Consideration","authors":"C. F., M. M.","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1068","url":null,"abstract":"Hyponatremia (HN) is the most common disorder of electrolytes encountered in clinical setting [1]. HN is a frequent finding in hospitalized subjects with a reported frequency of 10-30% of the cases with 2% of these with plasma levels lower than 125 mEq/L [2]. In acute and severe ill subjects (i.e., neurosurgical units, subjects with subarachnoid haemorrhage ect.) the prevalence of hyponatraemia could be observed in up to 50% of patients [3]. HN is associated with high morbidity and mortality [4]. HN is defined as a plasma concentration less than 135 mEq/L [5]. Plasma sodium levels of 130-135 characterize mild form of hyponatraemia where sodium concentration lower that 120-125 mEq/L are characteristic of severe HN states. There are two main mechanisms responsible of reduced sodium plasma concentration: a marked increase in water intake (polydipsia) or an impaired water excretion [6]. For the latter condition, the most common mechanism is related to a persistent and inappropriate release of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) [7]. Severe and acute HN is a medical emergency with a high mortality rate requiring prompt and effective treatment strategies [8]. In acute HN the most common symptoms are headache, nausea vomiting and muscle cramps, but also, lethargy, disorientation and reduced reflexes. Rapidly evolving HN can be associated with seizures, coma and permanent brain damage. Mild “chronic” asymptomatic HN is associated with impaired cognition, and increased risk of falls and fractures [9]. The duration, the severity of the hyponatraemia and the presence and severity of symptoms are aspects influencing the type of treatment strategies [10]. These considerations underline the need of effective diagnostic procedures to choose the correct treatment approach. In addition, an effective therapeutic intervention is important also in subjects with mild HN. As stated before, the main pathogenetic mechanisms of HN are an increase water intake or, more commonly, an impaired real water excretion caused by advanced kidney failure or persistent and inappropriate release of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) [11]. Arginine vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone, is a hormone responsible for promoting water absorption in the collecting duct of the nephron [12]. The Syndrome of ADH Inappropriate Secretion (SIADH) is one of the most common causes of HN [13]. An excess of ADH secretion induces an excess of total body water content as a consequence of a decrease in electrolytes free water excretion. When evaluating a subject with HN, for an appropriate diagnostic approach is to consider the plasma osmolarity and the circulating volume [14]. Therefore, hyponatraemic states could be classified in hypo-, normo- and hypertonic and hypo-, eu- or hyper-volemic [15]. Therefore, the calculation of plasma osmolarity and the evaluation of plasma volume are relevant in the diagnostic algorithm of HN conditions [16]. Another important clinical aspect of HN evaluation is the speed of ","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"203 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134277583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do Individuals Consulting for Binge Eating Behaviors Have Similar Psychosocial Functioning Across Different Eating Disorders?","authors":"Sinturel S, G. C, Bournival C, Guèvremont G, A. A","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1067","url":null,"abstract":"Although common characteristics have been highlighted between different Eating Disorders (ED), most existing classifications continue to consider them as separated diagnoses and to put forward their differences. The aim of this study was to verify if similarities and differences in terms of psychosocial functioning could be found between five groups of individuals, who reported binge eating behaviors. Nine hundred and seventy-eight patients consulting for ED problems in three different private clinics completed online questionnaires after a first psychological consultation. Based on their responses to the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q6), participants were included in five clinical groups: bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa binge eating/purging type, other specified feeding or eating disorders, and no binge eating behaviors. They filled out online questionnaires assessing perfectionism, self-esteem, body esteem, depression, anxiety, alexithymia, fear of negative appearance, and weight stigmatization. Significant differences were observed between the ED groups and the no binge eating behaviors’ group. Although the various ED subtypes did not differ on any of the variables studied, some clinical profiles seemed to emerge. The results support a transdiagnostic and dimensional approach to ED.","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130373803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Facilitators and Barriers to Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Qualitative Study of the Perceptions of the Public and Experts/Policymakers","authors":"M. S, Haque Ce, Islam K","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1066","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To map perceptions and knowledge among the public and experts/policymakers regarding the low levels of fruit and vegetable consumption in Bangladeshi society, and to identify the facilitators and barriers to increasing the consumption of these food sources. Design/Methodology/Approach: The empirical investigation involved two specific groups: the public and experts/policymakers. Interviews were conducted with expert/policymaker key informants, and focus groups were organized with the public in selected rural and urban areas of Bangladesh. Thirty public-consumers aged 18 and over, and seven expert/policymaker key informants. Using the results of these sessions, a modified mental model approach was employed to help formulate perception and knowledge models, and pertinent juxtapositions were identified. Findings: The public relies on first-hand experience, while the experts/policymakers depend more on scientific-technical knowledge. Additionally, the public holds several misconceptions relating to the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables, as well as food safety concerns. Furthermore, the experts/policymakers are inclined to suggest a ‘one size fits all’ solution that is likely not appropriate for the Bangladeshi context. Practical Implications: Considerable perceptual gaps exist between the public and experts/policymakers regarding the low levels of fruit and vegetable consumption in Bangladesh. Thus, experts/policymakers must work to improve communication with the public, as this will lead to greater engagement and, consequently, the formulation of more effective policies for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in Bangladesh. Originality/Value: This study fulfils an identified need to study the facilitators and barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption in the face in increasing non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh, and identifies the existing gaps in knowledge and perceptions of the public and experts/policymakers.","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114045121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perception of Portuguese Consumers Regarding the Consumption of Cultured Meat","authors":"Santos Jc, Vaz-Fernandes P","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1065","url":null,"abstract":"Meat consumption is important to human diet due to its nutritional contents but the contents in saturated fatty acids, cholesterol and purines are harmful to human health. Furthermore, the population and urban growth expected in the coming decades and the consequent expected increase in the consumption of meat of animal origin is related to serious environmental, social and ethical problems that can jeopardize human food security and the future of the planet Earth. Cultured meat presents itself as a viable alternative, with no need to raise animals for slaughter, but consumer perception and acceptance are key factors for the implementation of this new product in the food sector. In the present study it was intent to observe the current pattern of consumption of conventional meat by Portuguese population, and the degree of concern regarding the problems with the food system. Data were collected through online anonymous questionnaire survey on social networks between the 30thOctober and 30thDecember 2021. Questionnaire was composed of 24 questions that addressed: i) sociodemographic data; ii) current social and environmental problems (related to meat consumption); iii) assessment of eating habits and food frequency consumption; and iv) perception of receptivity of the participants towards cultured meat. Results showed that 91.9% of the participants consume meat, while 8.0% of the sample reported not consuming any type of meat of animal origin. It was found that 55.2% of Portuguese participants were familiar with this new food, and 59.0% were willing to try cultured meat.","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115108112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Palatal Implantation Using Platelet Rich Plasma and Radio Frequency Palatal Surgery for Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea","authors":"Elsayad Oa, Bioumy Oe, E. Md","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1064","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common health problem affecting large number of people all over the world with great psychological and physiological burdens. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of radio frequency palatal Surgery and platelet rich plasma in the soft palate as a new technique in treatment of obstructive sleep apnea OSA. Patients and Methods: This study included 30 patients with mild to moderate OSA Group A: n=15 (Tonsillectomy and palatal radio frequency surgery) and Group B n=15 (Tonsillectomy and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) palatal injection, this study investigate the effect of body mass index, retropalatal anteroposterior diameter, Epworth Steepness Scale Apnea Hypopnia Index in treatment of OSA in both groups. This study found that both techniques improved day time sleepiness with reduction of Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), also there was marked improvement in radiological parameters in the form of increase of the anteroposterior diameter and retro-palatal cross section area, there was reduction of Body Mass Index BMI in postoperative in both groups but there was superiority of group A over group B in improvement of this parameters, group A success rate was 86.6% and Group B was 80%. Conclusion: Radio frequency palatal surgery and platelet rich plasma, both are effective as a treatment of obstructive sleep apnea due to retro-palatal collapse.","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134583459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG): New Innovative Technology to Overcome Global Water Scarcity","authors":"V. Bhardwaj","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1063","url":null,"abstract":"Freshwater scarcity is an ever-growing concern for human society. The atmosphere contains water in the form of water vapor; moisture etc., within that amount almost 35% of the water is wasted. Alternative new technologies are urgently needed to overcome the rapidly increasing global water scarcity. Atmospheric water is a potential source of potable water, as the earth’s atmosphere contains tons of fresh water (98% in a vapor state). The atmospheric water generator (AWG) converts water vapor into liquid water and is a capable solution for water scarcity. The major aim of this research work is to provide safe and clean drinking water to those areas which are facing water scarcity problems. In this research work we provide the comprehensive analysis of the chemical and biological profiles of water, produced for several months by three different AWG. Physical parameters, heavy metals and microbiological parameters were analyzed in the water. The main elements found were aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. The sampling site, likely affected the chemical composition of the produced atmospheric water. Nevertheless, the produced water nearly always met the WHO drinking water standards. In this research work, scientific evidence has been presented that supports, AWG can be an alternative potential source of water to cope up with water scarcity problem and provide safe drinking water throughout the year.","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115203671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship of Body Mass Index and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis","authors":"Nsengimana B, Guo Y, Jin Y, W. W, Ji S","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1062","url":null,"abstract":"Background: A higher body mass index (BMI) is considered as risk factor of developing chronic kidney diseases. However, its impact on acute kidney injury (AKI) remains debatable. This meta-analysis aimed to scrutinize the research evidence regarding the association of BMI and AKI development. Methods: Eligible studies published until August, 2021 were searched by using electronic databases. Review Manager (RevMan) was used to evaluate the association of BMI and AKI by considering the odd ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Sensitivity analysis and publication bias were assessed. Results: A total of 69,190 participants were obtained from 15 included studies. The pooled results show that the overall AKI incidence was 24.9%. OR of AKI in obese, overweight, and underweight were 1.22, 95% CI: 0.98 to 1.52, 1.2, 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.42, and 0.9, 95% CI: 0.78 to 1.02 respectively. AKI mortality was associated with underweight group with OR of 1.45, 95% CI: 1.04 to 2.01. AKI stages were statistically insignificant. Conclusion: High incidence of AKI and high AKI mortality rate are associated with elevated BMI and low BMI respectively, hence awareness and control measures on BMI should be taken into account to prevent AKI burden. Further studies are recommended.","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124735563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unhealthy Diet of High Socioeconomic Children of Color: Marginalization-Related Diminished Returns","authors":"Assari S, N. B, Bazargan M","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2022.1061","url":null,"abstract":"Background: While socioeconomic status (SES) indicators such as parental educational attainment and household income are among the primary drivers of individual health, the effects of household SES indicators (for example, parental educational attainment and family income) on health behaviors such as a healthy diet may differ by ethnicity, as discussed by the Marginalization related Diminished Returns (MDRs) phenomenon. Objectives: Built on the MDRs, this study had two aims: first, to test the associations between family SES indicators (parental educational attainment and household income) and diet quality, and second, to test ethnic variation in these associations. Materials and Methods: This longitudinal study used the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) baseline and year 2 data. Participants included 5,856 individuals who were either Black, White, Latino, or non-Latino. Age, sex, family structure (parental marital status), parental education, and family income were studied. The outcomes were the amount and frequency of consuming fish, soup, vegetables, fruits, hot dogs, French fries, ketchup, soda, and sugary beverages. Linear regression was used for performing the main data analysis. Results: Overall, high educational attainment and family income showed a positive association with fruit consumption and a negative association with the consumption of hot dogs, fries, soda, and sugary beverages in the overall population. We documented statistically significant interactions between ethnicity and educational attainment and household income on our dietary habits of interest, indicating weaker associations between family SES and diet in Black and Latino than non-Latino White individuals. Conclusion: We observe that household SES differently improves the dietary quality of diverse ethnic groups. Due to MDRs of education and income in ethnic minorities, children from highly educated and high-income families eat less healthily than their non-Latino White counterparts. This finding is in line with the MDRs framework that ethnic health disparities sustain across class lines.","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134361888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sea Fish Consumption is Associated with Lower Risk of Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Shrabanti Pyne, Supriya Bhowmik, Pinku Pal, Jhuma Bhattacharya, Sunirmal Giri, J. Laha, Koushika Das","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2021.1060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2021.1060","url":null,"abstract":"The present study aimed to highlight the fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels among Sea Fish-Eaters (SFE) and Freshwater Fish-Eaters (FWFE) to establish the percentage of the existence of T2DM. The study was carried out among the sea fish-eaters both male and female (n=124) belonging to the community of Ramnagar block, Purba Medinipur district, and fresh water fish eaters (n=124) belonging to the community of Kotulpur block, Bankura district West Bengal, India. We collected data by directly interacting with the locals regarding the type of fish consumption for one week and correlated this with their fasting and postprandial blood glucose level measured using a glucometer. Among the SFE and FWFE participants the mean age of male and female is respectively 48.27±1.26 (n=30, 24.4%), 47.68±1.09 (n=40, 32.5%) and 56.09±1.23 (n=94, 94%), 52.33±1.06 (n=84, 67.5%).The mean fasting blood glucose level among female FWFE (121.41mg/dl) was significantly higher (P <0.05) than female SFE (91.36mg/dl). The mean postprandial blood glucose level among female FWFE (196.13mg/dl) were also significantly higher (P <0.05) than female SFE (140.05mg/dl). This study found that people who consume freshwater fish have a higher risk of T2DM than sea fish eaters. However, it remains unclear whether consumption of sea fish itself has a protective effect on T2DM or not we were not able to take a protective lifestyle into account in this study. To gather these findings we have to examine many other aspects.","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130535113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases","authors":"Fekete M, Szarvas Zs, Fazekas-Pongor V, Szollosi G, T. S, Varga Jt","doi":"10.26420/intjnutrsci.2021.1059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26420/intjnutrsci.2021.1059","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive disease associated with worsening lung function, exacerbations and myriad factors affecting quality of life. Aim: Our cross-sectional study aims was to assess the quality of life of COPD patients and its determinants. Methods: 200 COPD patients aged over 40 years completed our questionnaire in Budapest at the Department of Pulmonary Rehabilitation of the National Koranyi Institute of Pulmonology between September 1, 2019 and March 1, 2020. We used the disease-specific COPD Assessment Test (CAT) questionnaire to measure quality of life, furthermore the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) to measure patients’ medication adherence. Results: The median age of patients was 67 years, with a sex ratio of 48.0% male and 52.0% female. Malnourished patients (n=44) had a significantly lower quality of life (CAT: 27 vs. 25; p=0.046) than normal or overweight patients. Vitamin D is taken regularly by 27.0% of patients (CAT: 25.0 vs. 26.5; p=0.049), while omega-3 fatty acid is taken by 5.0%, also with improved quality of life. There was a significant difference in quality of life indicators between patients who cooperated (69.0%) and those who did not (31.0%). Patients’ education level, smoking status, influenza-, pneumococcal vaccination and physical activity also played a role in patients’ quality of life. Conclusion: Patients with COPD have low quality of life indicators due to their disease, which is influenced by a myriad of factors. Professionals, who treating patients, need to take these factors into account in order to improve the effectiveness of treatment.","PeriodicalId":239369,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nutritional Sciences","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125302061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}