Publications by authors named "Pauline Gallet"
Article Synopsis
- - Malnutrition is a significant issue in cystic fibrosis (CF) that increases health problems, making proper nutritional management crucial for patients.
- - A study at the University Hospital of Bordeaux analyzed dietary intake from 130 CF patients aged 2-18 years, revealing that only 53% met total energy intake goals, and 28% met protein intake recommendations.
- - Despite normal vitamin and micronutrient levels in 80% of patients, vitamin K levels were low in 58%, highlighting the ongoing challenges in meeting nutritional targets for effective CF management.
Background: Nutritional status is a major prognostic factor for breathing and the survival of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Since 2012, the development of CFTR modulators has considerably transformed the outcome of this disease. Indeed, both lung function and body mass index are improved by CFTR modulators, such as Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor.
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