Adherence and acceptance of a new oral nutritional supplement in cancer patients - a pilot study in crossover design.

Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) play a key role in the therapy of cancer-cachexia, but adherence to ONS-intake remains challenging. To improve adherence, a wide variety of ONS is crucial. We compared the acceptance and adherence of a commercial liquid ONS (LS) with a newly developed, energy- and protein-rich, semisolid, fruit-gum based product (FG) in oncological patients.

[Fecal Microbiota Transfer (FMT) in Germany - Status and Perspective].

Introduction: Fecal microbiota transfer (FMT) is a treatment to modulate the gastrointestinal microbiota. Its use in recurrent infection (rCDI) is established throughout Europe and recommended in national and international guidelines. In Germany, the FMT is codeable in the hospital reimbursement system.

[Gut microbiota and chronic inflammatory bowel disease].

Intestinal dysbiosis remains the focus of research into the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The potential role of gut microbiota in the development of IBD includes interaction with the host genome and immune system, as well as various environmental factors, diet, drugs, industrialization, etc. Other organs are negatively affected by intestinal dysbiosis via gut-brain axis.

Very low-volume interval training improves nonalcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score and cardiometabolic health in adults with obesity and metabolic syndrome.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and cardiometabolic disorders are highly prevalent in obese individuals. Physical exercise is an important element in obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) treatment. However, the vast majority of individuals with obesity do not meet the general physical activity recommendations (i.

Microbiota medicine: towards clinical revolution.

The human gastrointestinal tract is inhabited by the largest microbial community within the human body consisting of trillions of microbes called gut microbiota. The normal flora is the site of many physiological functions such as enhancing the host immunity, participating in the nutrient absorption and protecting the body against pathogenic microorganisms. Numerous investigations showed a bidirectional interplay between gut microbiota and many organs within the human body such as the intestines, the lungs, the brain, and the skin.