Publications by authors named "Aliaa Al-Mutawa"
Article Synopsis
- The REPLENISH trial aims to determine if higher protein supplementation in critically ill patients improves 90-day survival rates compared to moderate protein intake.
- The study will involve randomizing 2,502 mechanically ventilated patients to receive either higher (2-2.4 g/kg/day) or moderate (0.8-1.2 g/kg/day) protein levels, with a focus on all-cause mortality and quality of life outcomes.
- The research has received ethical approval and will share findings through journals and conferences to influence future clinical practices.
Background: Protein intake is recommended in critically ill patients to mitigate the negative effects of critical illness-induced catabolism and muscle wasting. However, the optimal dose of enteral protein remains unknown. We hypothesize that supplemental enteral protein (1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObesity is a global epidemic affecting populations globally. Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for morbid obesity, and has increased dramatically. Bariatric surgery candidates frequently have pre-existing nutritional deficiencies that might exacerbate post-surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Obesity is considered a public health problem and has led to advancements in bariatric surgery. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) had become the most performed procedure worldwide; however, its consequences on nutritional status in the short and long term are of concern.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of medical records and bariatric database of patients who underwent LSG from October 2008-September 2015 at Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait, was performed.