Publications by authors named "Andy S Chu"
In this narrative review, the authors provide a concise overview of current information on the identification and management of unintentional weight loss (UWL) in clinical care settings. Unintended weight loss can occur widely and is often multifactorial. Clinicians should use screening tools to identify those experiencing UWL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHigh-Quality Dietary Protein: The Key to Healthy Granulation Tissue.
Adv Skin Wound Care
October 2024
General Purpose: To review the role of nutrition and high-quality dietary protein intake in creating healthy granulation tissue and optimize wound healing in patients with chronic wounds.
Target Audience: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
Learning Objectives/outcomes: After participating in this educational activity, the participant will:1.
General Purpose: To provide information about arginine, its metabolism, and its role in acute and chronic wound healing, to assist providers in understanding the recommendations for arginine supplementation.
Target Audience: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
Learning Objectives/outcomes: After participating in this educational activity, the participant will:1.
Objective: The purpose of this research was to build on previous work regarding predictive factors of acute skin failure (ASF) in the critically ill population.
Methods: Researchers conducted a retrospective case-control study with a main and validation analysis. Data were extracted from the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System.
General Purpose: To provide information on obesity, bariatric surgery, and the nutrient deficiency-related dermatoses that may result from these surgeries.
Target Audience: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, NPs, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
Learning Objectives/outcomes: After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:1.
Refining Heel Pressure Injury Risk Factors in the Hospitalized Patient.
Adv Skin Wound Care
November 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to confirm previous findings about predictors of heel pressure injuries (HPIs) in a larger, diverse group of hospitalized patients.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective case-control study with nearly 2,000 patients, identifying seven significant factors linked to HPIs, such as diabetes and age.
- The results suggest that healthcare providers should consider these additional factors beyond standard risk assessment scales when evaluating patients for potential HPIs.