Predictive Energy Equations Inaccurately Estimate Metabolic Demands of Older Adult Trauma Patients.

Introduction: Suboptimal nutrition promotes unfavorable outcomes in trauma patients, particularly among those aged 60 and over. While many institutions employ predictive energy equations to determine patients' energy requirements, mounting evidence shows these equations inaccurately estimate caloric needs. In this pilot randomized controlled trial, we sought to quantify the discrepancy between predictive equations and indirect calorimetry (IC)-the gold standard for determining energy requirements-in the older adult trauma population.

Women and Minorities Underrepresented in Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery: It's Time for Next Steps.

Background: Women and racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented among U.S. physicians, but are limited data on cardiothoracic surgery diversity.