Dietary pattern and risk of thyroid cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

Introduction: Until now, the thyroid cancer case number has increased, and it is not entirely possible to attribute this continuous growth to more meticulous thyroid nodule selection and more accurate diagnostic techniques. While there is currently no conclusive evidence linking dietary factors to thyroid cancer, certain dietary patterns seem to have an impact on the development of the disease. There are interesting connections among diet, environment, metabolism and thyroid carcinogenesis; a deeper comprehension of the underlying mechanisms should help the identification of modifiable risk factors for thyroid cancer.

Effect of Oral Zinc Supplementation on Phase Angle and Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Non-Randomized Clinical Trial.

Zinc plays a crucial role in cell structure and functionality. Neurodegenerative Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) alters muscle membrane structure, leading to a loss of muscle mass and strength. The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes in phase angle (PA) and bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) results in patients with DMD after oral zinc supplementation.

Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Body Composition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Background: The study hypothesized that zinc supplementation would increase or preserve lean body mass in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the body composition of DMD patients before and after zinc supplementation.

Materials And Methods: The study is a clinical trial comprising 21 boys diagnosed with DMD.

Zinc and thyroid cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

Introduction: The thyroid cancer has the ninth larger incidence of cancer in the world. Investigations related to the exposure to metals have become important due to the sensibility of the thyroid gland to them. Studies reveal that carcinogenic progressions are associated to the deficiency of the essential trace elements.

Enteral adequacy of the diet of low-birth-weight preterm newborns: A prospective cohort study.

Objective: This study aimed to verify the dietary adequacy of full enteral feeding in preterm newborns (PTNB) and its relationship with birth weight (BW) during the period of hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Methods: This is a prospective cohort study whose population were babies born at less than 37 gestational weeks and weighing less than 2500 g, admitted to a NICU. PTNB were monitored regarding their dietary evolution, considering parenteral and enteral nutrition and adequacy of diet supply in terms of volume, energy, and protein.

Association between Palliative Performance Scale and nutritional aspects in individuals with cancer in exclusive palliative care.

Background & Aims: Palliative care in incurable cancer should be focused on symptom control, especially those impacting nutrition. This study aims to verify associations between functional performance using the Palliative Performance Scale Version 2 (PPS2) and nutritional and clinical aspects in cancer patients in exclusive palliative care (EPC).

Methods: Through a cross-sectional study, twenty-seven patients recently referred to the EPC outpatient clinic were evaluated.

A Systematic Review on Processed/Ultra-Processed Foods and Arterial Hypertension in Adults and Older People.

The increase in the availability of processed and ultra-processed foods has altered the eating patterns of populations, and these foods constitute an exposure factor for the development of arterial hypertension. This systematic review analyzed evidence of the association between consumption of processed/ultra-processed foods and arterial hypertension in adults and older people. Electronic searches for relevant articles were performed in the PUBMED, EMBASE and LILACS databases.

Lack of Association between Inadequate Micronutrient Intake and Prognosis in Outpatients with Heart Failure.

Inadequate nutrient intake can lead to worse outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). This prospective cohort study aimed to assess the prevalence of inadequate micronutrient intake and their association with prognosis in 121 adult and elderly outpatients with HF. Habitual micronutrient intake was evaluated using 24-h dietary recalls (minimum 2 and maximum 6).

Validity of bioelectrical impedance to estimate fat-free mass in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The evaluation of fat-free mass (FFM) in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is useful to investigate disease progression and therapeutic efficacy. This study aimed to validate the Bioelectrical impedance (BIA) method compared with the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for estimating the %FFM in boys with DMD. This is a cross-sectional study performed with children and adolescents diagnosed with DMD.

Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis and Phase Angle on Different Oral Zinc Supplementation in Eutrophic Children: Randomized Triple-Blind Study.

The parameters derived from bioelectrical impedance, phase angle (PA) and bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) have been associated with cell membrane integrity and body cell mass. Zinc is a micronutrient that exerts important structural functions and acts in maintaining cellular functionality. To evaluate cell integrity and body cell mass, PA and BIVA were evaluated in children orally supplemented with zinc at different concentrations.

Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis and phase angle in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a disease characterized by progressive loss of functional muscle mass followed by changes in body composition.

Objective: This study aimed to describe and evaluate bioimpedance parameters in boys with DMD.

Design: This cross-sectional, descriptive study investigated children and adolescents diagnosed with DMD.

Nutritional assessment methods for zinc supplementation in prepubertal non-zinc-deficient children.

Background: Zinc is an essential nutrient that is required for numerous metabolic functions, and zinc deficiency results in growth retardation, cell-mediated immune dysfunction, and cognitive impairment.

Objective: This study evaluated nutritional assessment methods for zinc supplementation in prepubertal non-zinc-deficient children.

Design: We performed a randomised, controlled, triple-blind study.