Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment of the ovaries significantly improves fertility parameters and reproductive outcomes in diminished ovarian reserve patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: The incidence of infertility caused by diminished ovarian reserve has become a significant problem worldwide. The beneficial effect of PRP treatment of the ovaries has already been described, but the high-level evidence of its effectiveness has not yet been proven.

Materials And Methods: A systematic search was performed in five databases, until March 12th, 2024.

Independent and joint association of sarcopenia and frailty with mortality in older patients with gastrointestinal cancer: a cohort study with prospective data collection.

Purpose: Sarcopenia and frailty are associated with mortality in older patients with gastrointestinal cancer. However, it is unclear if there is an additional risk when both are present. This study aimed to investigate the independent and overlapping of sarcopenia and frailty with mortality in this population.

Assessment of body composition in adults hospitalized with acute COVID-19: a scoping review.

Introduction: Body composition (BC) assessment can supply accurate information for in-hospital nutritional evaluation. The aim of this study was to explore in the literature how the studies assessed BC, for what purpose, and investigate the role of BC findings in COVID-19 hospitalized patients' outcomes.

Methods: A scoping review was conducted according to the methodology available on the Joanna Briggs Institute website.

Low skeletal muscle radiodensity is the best predictor for short-term major surgical complications in gastrointestinal surgical cancer: A cohort study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether body composition, muscle function, and their association are predictive factors for short-term postoperative complications in patients with gastric and colorectal cancer. A prospective cohort study was conducted with patients undergoing resection of gastric and colorectal tumors. Nutritional status was assessed using Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) and anthropometric techniques.

Can COVID-19 be a risk for cachexia for patients during intensive care? Narrative review and nutritional recommendations.

Although increased weight, and particularly obesity, has been associated with a more severe clinical course of COVID-19 and risk of fatality, the course of the illness can lead to prolonged length of stay. Changes in nutritional status and weight loss during hospitalisation are largely reported in some populations, but still not explored in COVID-19 patients. Considering that patients with COVID-19 show an increased inflammatory response, other signs and symptoms, which can lead to weight and muscle loss, should be monitored.

Is perioperative fasting associated with complications, length of hospital stay and mortality among gastric and colorectal cancer patients? A cohort study.

Background: During a surgical procedure, patients are often subjected to fasting for times that are more prolonged than the ideal, which may lead to complications.

Objective: To evaluate the duration of perioperative fasting and its association with postoperative complications, length of hospital stay (LOS) and mortality among gastric and colorectal cancer patients.

Design And Setting: Cohort study developed in a surgical oncology hospital in the city of Natal (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil).