Potentially fatal complications of new systemic anticancer therapies: pearls and pitfalls in their initial management.

Background: Various types of immunotherapy (i.e. immune checkpoint inhibitors [ICIs], chimeric antigen receptor [CAR] T-cells and bispecific T-cell engagers [BiTEs]) and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) have been used increasingly to treat solid cancers, lymphomas and leukaemias.

Effectiveness of Nutritional Intervention Led by Clinical Dietitian in Patients at Risk of Malnutrition at the Primary Healthcare Level in Slovenia - Evaluation Study.

Introduction: Clinical dietitians play a crucial role in the nutritional support of patients at risk of malnutrition in primary care settings. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of an individualized nutritional intervention on clinically relevant outcomes for patients with chronic disease at nutritional risk.

Methods: A longitudinal evaluation study was conducted in two Slovenian primary health centres.

Clinical nutrition in primary care: ESPEN position paper.

Primary care healthcare professionals (PCHPs) are pivotal in managing chronic diseases and present a unique opportunity for nutrition-related disease prevention. However, the active involvement of PCHPs in nutritional care is limited, influenced by factors like insufficient education, lack of resources, and time constraints. In this position paper The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) promotes the active engagement of PCHPs in nutritional care.

The trajectory of sarcopenia following diagnosis of prostate cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Sarcopenia is a common skeletal muscle disorder in older people. Here we explore the prevalence of sarcopenia and its impact on men with prostate cancer.

Materials And Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases for relevant studies with an explicit definition of sarcopenia in men with prostate cancer which were published between years 2000 and 2022.

Habits of Energy Drink Consumption among Teens in Slovenia - Focus Group Findings.

Introduction: Teachers in Slovenia have been noticing the increased consumption of energy drinks among pupils. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate habits that contribute to the frequency of energy drink consumption.

Method: 36 teens participated in the study: elementary school pupils (6th and 8th grades), general upper secondary school pupils, and secondary technical school pupils (1st and 3rd year).

Changes in Eating Habits in Breast Cancer Patients.

Introduction: Receiving a cancer diagnosis is an important moment in anyone's life. Consequently, many patients are prepared to change their everyday habits and begin to look for advice from a wide range of sources. Women with breast cancer are particularly motivated and committed to making changes to their lifestyle and diet.

Risk for malnutrition in family practice non-attenders living in the community: A cross-sectional study from Slovenia.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malnutrition and the factors associated with malnutrition in a population of family practice non-attenders. This would enable us to recognize the extent of the problem and anticipate the measures needed to improve the current situation.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study in a family medicine setting.