Archive: 09/06/2015

Study finds credentialed providers have greater knowledge of nutrition support practice

Multidisciplinary health care professionals who hold the Certified Nutrition Support Credential (CNSC) scored significantly higher on a survey about their approaches to nutrition support practice than those who do not hold ...

Jun 9, 2015

New study shows boys will be boys—sex differences aren't specific to autism

There are more boys than girls diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now, a study led by a University of Miami (UM) researcher shows that behaviors relevant to autism are more frequently observed in boys than in ...

Jun 9, 2015

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New study shows intravenous glutamine reduces ischemia reperfusion injuries

A single dose of intravenous glutamine (GLN) administered immediately after a non-lethal lower limb ischemia reduces the reperfusion inflammatory reaction locally and systemically according to a new study.

Jun 9, 2015

New research calls for vitamin D supplementation in critically ill pediatric burn patients

Deficiency of vitamin D is a common problem for patients with severe burn injuries and can lead to further health compromise. However, there are no evidence-based guidelines for vitamin D replenishment in such patients.

Jun 9, 2015

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Lactobacillus reuteri may have multiple benefits as a probiotic in premature infants

A new study finds that supplementing enteral nutrition with Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) DSM 17938 as a probiotic may reduce the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants. NEC is a condition where ...

Jun 9, 2015