Prevalence of malnutrition in patients with Alzheimer's disease - A systematic review. The call for consistent nutritional assessment methods.

Objectives: epidemiological data show growing numbers of patients with Alzheimer´s disease. Cognitive decline and progressive swallowing impairment lead to a significant deterioration of the nutrition status in this population. Early detection and treatment of malnutrition is important for the prognosis of the disease.

Prevalence of Malnutrition in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: This systematic review analyzed the prevalence of malnutrition in patients with Parkinson's Disease.

Study Design: a systematic review.

Method: Four databases-Cochrane, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science-were searched from October 2021 to June 2022 by two independent researchers.