Introduction: Although various policies have been framed to improve exclusive breastfeeding outcomes in India, the father's role in breastfeeding is grossly ignored. Gender inequalities are still predominant in several parts of India. Fathers' involvement in breastfeeding decision-making plays a significant role in improving the outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground & Aims: Improvement in the nutritional status of patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) may lead to reduction in morbidity and mortality. This study assessed the impact of dietician-supported outpatient intensive nutrition therapy (OINT) on survival and frailty in patients with alcohol-related ACLF METHODS: Seventy patients with alcohol-related ACLF (Asia Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver [APASL] criteria) and frailty were randomized 1:1 to receive standard medical therapy (SMT) plus OINT (intervention) vs SMT (control) alone. The primary outcome was an improvement in survival at 3 months.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIndian J Community Med
August 2024