Association between skeletal muscle mass and treatment response in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Previous studies have demonstrated that a low skeletal muscle mass (SMM) is an adverse factor for overall survival (OS) in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). However, its association with the treatment response has not been extensively investigated. This study aimed to determine the association between low skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and treatment response in DLBCL patients.

Relationship between aging and excess body fat with markers of inflammation, skeletal muscle mass and strength in Mexican community-dwelling people.

Introduction: Aging is accompanied by changes in body composition, such as an increase in fat mass (FM), a decrease in skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI) and muscle strength, combined with a chronic inflammatory process (CI).

Objective: Determine the relationship between age and excess body fat with markers of chronic inflammation, skeletal muscle mass and strength.

Methods: A cross-sectional alitical study was carried out in a convenience sample of adults 45 to 59 years old (n = 100) and older adults 60 to 74 years old (n = 133).

Associated factors to the consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners in the Mexican adult population.

Objective: To identify the associated factors to the consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) in the Mexican adult population since its consumption has increased exponentially worldwide.

Materials And Methods: An online survey was applied to 5 038 Mexican adults to evaluate the frequency of NNS consumption and classify the population in tertiles. The sociodemographic, lifestyle and health status characteristics of the participants were compared by gradient of NNS consumption, and a multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine the associated factors to the NNS consumption.

Impact of a multicomponent integrated care delivery program on diabetes care goals achievement: a primary care quality improvement initiative.

Aim: To evaluate the impact of multicomponent integrated care (MIC) delivery program in a primary care real-life setting on diabetes care goals.

Methods: Patients with T2D and usual primary care from the public health system in Mexico were invited to participate in a five-month ambulatory MIC quality initiative (DIAbetes Empowerment and Improvement of Care program, DIABEMPIC).

Results: 841 patients who finished the program and with complete data were analyzed.

Effect of a texture-modified and controlled bolus volume diet on all-cause mortality in older persons with oropharyngeal dysphagia: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is common among older adults. Some studies have evaluated the efficacy of a texture-modified diet on mortality but with short-term follow-up. We aimed to evaluate the effect of a texture-modified diet and controlled bolus volume on all-cause mortality after 12 months in older persons with OD.

Evaluation of Changes in Hydration and Body Cell Mass with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis after Exercise Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating disease that can result in complications such as rheumatoid cachexia. While physical exercise has shown benefits for RA patients, its impact on hydration and body cell mass remains uncertain. The presence of pain, inflammation, and joint changes often restrict activity and make traditional body composition assessments unreliable due to altered hydration levels.

Clinical Application of Phase Angle and BIVA Z-Score Analyses in Patients Admitted to an Emergency Department with Acute Heart Failure.

Acute heart failure is characterized by neurohormonal activation, which leads to sodium and water retention and causes alterations in body composition, such as increased body fluid congestion or systemic congestion. This condition is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission and has been associated with poor outcomes. The phase angle indirectly measures intracellular status, cellular integrity, vitality, and the distribution of spaces between intracellular and extracellular body water.

Cachexia measured by bioelectrical impedance vector analysis and risk of infection in women with rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have a higher frequency of infections than the healthy population. The reason has yet to be explained but involves several factors, of which body composition and rheumatoid cachexia are often overlooked. This study aimed to evaluate whether patients with cachexia, measured by bioelectrical impedance vector analysis, are at an increased risk of developing infections compared with patients without cachexia.

Adherence to antidiabetic treatment in primary health care in individuals with type 2 diabetes. A survey including socio-demographic, patient related and clinical factors.

Background: Adherence to medications is a critical element in diabetes management.

Objective: To investigate patient-related factors associated with adherence to antidiabetic treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes in primary health-care units.

Methods: A cross-sectional study among patients receiving diabetes care in 18 primary care units in Mexico City was conducted.

Evaluation of Fluid Overload by Bioelectrical Impedance Vectorial Analysis.

Early detection and management of fluid overload are critically important in acute illness, as the impact of therapeutic intervention can result in decreased or increased mortality rates. Accurate fluid status assessment entails appropriate therapy. Unfortunately, as the gold standard method of radioisotopic fluid measurement is costly, time-consuming, and lacks sensitivity in the acute care clinical setting, other less-accurate methods are typically used, such as clinical examination or 24 h output.

Characteristics of patients receiving nutrition care and its associations with prognosis in a tertiary hospital.

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the medical nutritional therapy (MNT) of adult non-critically ill hospitalization patients.

Methods: In a retrospective study, adults hospitalized for more than 48 h in non-intensive care unit medical and surgical areas that were classified as being at nutritional risk were included. Malnutrition was defined according to Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria.

SOFA Score Plus Impedance Ratio Predicts Mortality in Critically Ill Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department: Retrospective Observational Study.

Background: The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) is a scoring system used for the evaluation of disease severity and prognosis of critically ill patients. The impedance ratio (Imp-R) is a novel mortality predictor.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the combination of the SOFA + Imp-R in the prediction of mortality in critically ill patients admitted to the Emergency Department (ED).

Comparison of the Impacts of a Dynamic Exercise Program vs. a Mediterranean Diet on Serum Cytokine Concentrations in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis. A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease characterized by a chronic inflammatory state. High pro-inflammatory cytokine levels are associated with disease activity. Exercise and the Mediterranean diet (MD) exert anti-inflammatory effects; however, their impacts on inflammation in RA patients remains unknown.

Nutritional Status of Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treated with Imatinib Mesylate.

Imatinib mesylate (IM) is the treatment of choice in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Among its nonhematological adverse events, water retention is the most common, together with weight gain. However, no thorough description of the body composition in these patients has been informed.

Effects on cardiometabolic risk factors after reduction of artificially sweetened beverage consumption in overweight subjects. A randomised controlled trial.

Background: The consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) has been linked to metabolic alterations. The effect of reducing the regular consumption of these beverages on the metabolism is currently unknown.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of reducing consumption of ASBs on the metabolism in overweight young adults.

Handgrip Strength, Overhydration and Nutritional Status as a Predictors of Gastrointestinal Toxicity in Cervical Cancer Patients. A Prospective Study.

Antineoplastic treatments produce adverse events (AE) such as gastrointestinal toxicity. These AE can reduce nutritional intake and promote weight and muscle mass loss. Objective: To determine if body composition, nutritional status, or muscle function predicts gastrointestinal toxicity during chemotherapy in cervical cancer (CC) patients.

A low phase angle determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis is associated with oropharyngeal dysphagia among institutionalized older adults.

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) and its association with body composition by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and functionality among institutionalized older adults.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The swallowing function and diagnosis of OD were evaluated with a volume-viscosity swallow test.

Effects on cardiometabolic risk factors after reduction of artificially sweetened beverage consumption in overweight subjects. A randomised controlled trial.

Background: The consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) has been linked to metabolic alterations. The effect of reducing the regular consumption of these beverages on the metabolism is currently unknown.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of reducing consumption of ASBs on the metabolism in overweight young adults.

Bioimpedance vector analysis in stable chronic heart failure patients: Level of agreement between single and multiple frequency devices.

Background & Aims: The accuracy of estimating body composition compartments is critical in the clinical setting. Currently, there are different bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) devices available for obtaining raw BIA parameters. The aim of this study was to determine the level of agreement between multiple frequency (MF)-BIA and single frequency (SF)-BIA devices in obtaining raw BIA measurements (resistance (R), reactance (Xc), and phase angle (PhA)), as well as the agreement on the classification of hydration status and body cell mass by the bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) method.