Publications by authors named "Ana Martin-Nieto"
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- Hip fractures are common and pose significant risks to older adults, including increased mortality and complications that affect daily functioning.
- A study examined the nutritional status, vitamin D levels, and sarcopenia in 124 patients who underwent hip fracture surgery, revealing high rates of malnutrition and vitamin D deficiency.
- Findings indicated that low vitamin D and high blood urea nitrogen levels were linked to higher mortality, emphasizing the need for better nutritional assessments to enhance recovery and reduce complications in these patients.
Improvement of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease by Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Morbidly Obese Women Undergoing Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, following a Postoperative Mediterranean-like Diet.
Nutrients
July 2024
(1) Background: Bariatric surgery has demonstrated the capacity to improve metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in patients with morbid obesity. In addition, the Mediterranean diet contains anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and anti-fibrotic components, promoting a beneficial effect on MAFLD. This study aimed to assess the improvement of MAFLD, specifically liver steatosis, in morbidly obese patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and following a hypocaloric Mediterranean-like diet.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInfluence of Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Level of Physical Activity with Liver Steatosis in People Aged > 50 Years and with a BMI > 25 kg/m: Association with Biochemical Markers.
Nutrients
June 2024
Background: The main objective of this study is to determine the accuracy of different biochemical markers of hepatic steatosis and to correlate liver steatosis with adherence to the Mediterranean diet and level of physical activity.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, including subjects over 50 years of age, with a BMI > 25 kg/m, but excluding any patient with documented hepatic pathology other than hepatic steatosis. Participants were divided into two groups: patients with hepatic steatosis diagnosed by ultrasound (SG) and a control group of individuals without hepatic steatosis (CG).
Background: COVID-19 demonstrated the possibility of neurological complications such as loss of sense of smell and taste, together with respiratory problems. Respiratory training and rehabilitation of neurological sequelae are essential to improve respiratory function and thus quality of life, and the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a pulmonary and neurological rehabilitation program.
Objectives: To apply a treatment to reduce dyspnea, increase exertional capacity, increase vital capacity and respiratory muscle strength, together with an increase in olfactory and gustatory sensitivity in post-SARS-CoV-2 patients.