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Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Clinical Nutrition

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Nutrition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 November 2024) | Viewed by 5511

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Dr. Osuagwu L. Uchechukwu

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Bathurst Rural Clinical School (BRCS), School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751, Australia
Interests: nutrition; diabetes; obesity; chronic disease; eye health; epidemiology; ageing; global health
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Dear Colleagues,

Join us in shaping the future of clinical nutrition research in this Special Issue, with Dr Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu as the Guest Editor for the journal Nutrients, in an upcoming section on Clinical Nutrition. We invite researchers specialized in nutrition, diabetes, obesity, chronic disease, eye health, epidemiology, aging, and global health to contribute their expertise and insights to this Special Issue. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your latest research findings, new methodologies, and evidence-based practices in the field of clinical nutrition. Together, let us advance our understanding of nutrition-related issues and promote positive outcomes for patient care and public health. Submit your article today and be part of this exciting initiative, which will have a meaningful impact on clinical nutrition research.

Dr. Osuagwu L. Uchechukwu
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Keywords

  • nutrition
  • diabetes
  • obesity
  • chronic disease
  • eye health
  • epidemiology
  • ageing
  • global health
  • health equity
  • malnutrition
  • food security
  • non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
  • universal health coverage (UHC)
  • public health

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Establishment of a Rapid and Precise Nutritional Screening Method for Convalescent Rehabilitation Patients: A Preliminary Study
by Kozue Okamoto, Miho Kogirima, Yoshiro Tsuji, Shinsuke Ishino and Hiromasa Inoue
Nutrients 2024, 16(23), 3997; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16233997 - 22 Nov 2024
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Background/Objectives: Malnutrition significantly hinders recovery in patients undergoing convalescent rehabilitation. Proper nutritional management can improve rehabilitation outcomes. This study aimed to develop a novel nutritional screening method (J-Method) specifically in patients undergoing convalescent rehabilitation and compare it with the widely used Mini Nutritional [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Malnutrition significantly hinders recovery in patients undergoing convalescent rehabilitation. Proper nutritional management can improve rehabilitation outcomes. This study aimed to develop a novel nutritional screening method (J-Method) specifically in patients undergoing convalescent rehabilitation and compare it with the widely used Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF). Methods: We developed the J-Method for convalescent rehabilitation settings and compared its results with that of the MNA-SF. The J-Method comprised six items derived from various nutritional screening methods and obtained solely from medical records, without patient interviews. Data from 148 patients aged > 65 years with cerebrovascular diseases admitted to a convalescent rehabilitation ward (CRW) were collected. Nutritional status was evaluated using the J-Method and MNA-SF, after which the results were compared. Results: It is possible that the J-Method more precisely identified patients as malnourished than did the MNA-SF (J-Method: MNA-SF = 36/148 (24.3%): 111/148 (75.0%)). In detail, 75 (50.4%) were classified as having malnutrition by the MNA-SF but as non-malnutrition by the J-Method; however, no patients were in the opposite scenario. In addition, the results of nutritional screening using the J-Method identified patients in need of nutritional management intervention and suggested that to improve the rehabilitation effect, nutritional management should be initiated in an acute hospital before admission to a CRW. Conclusions: The J-Method may be more effective than the MNA-SF for nutritional screening in convalescent rehabilitation settings, as it provides a more accurate assessment of malnutrition without requiring patient interviews. Full article
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Diabetes Control and Clinical Outcomes among Children Attending a Regional Paediatric Diabetes Service in Australia
by Luke Huynh, Michelle Booth and Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu
Nutrients 2024, 16(21), 3779; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16213779 - 4 Nov 2024
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Australian children with diabetes commonly struggle to achieve optimal glycaemic control, with minimal improvement observed over the past decade. The scarcity of research in the rural and regional Australian context is concerning, given high incidence rates and prominent barriers to healthcare access in [...] Read more.
Australian children with diabetes commonly struggle to achieve optimal glycaemic control, with minimal improvement observed over the past decade. The scarcity of research in the rural and regional Australian context is concerning, given high incidence rates and prominent barriers to healthcare access in these areas. We conducted a retrospective audit of 60 children attending a regional Australian paediatric diabetes service between January 2020 and December 2023. The majority of patients had type 1 diabetes (n = 57, 95.0%); approximately equal numbers were managed with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) pumps vs. multiple daily injections (MDIs), whilst 88.3% (n = 53) also utilised continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). The mean age at last visit was 14.0 years (SD, 3.4), mean diabetes duration 5.8 years (SD, 4.6), and mean HbA1c level 8.1% (65.3 mmol/mol); only 36.8% achieved the national target of 7.5% (58 mmol/mol). Mean BMI-SDS was 0.8 (SD, 1.0); almost half (n = 27, 45.0%) were overweight or obese. Many patients had mental health conditions (31.7%), which were associated with higher hospitalisation rates (p = 0.007). The attendance rate was 83.2%, with a mean of 3.3 clinic visits per year (SD, 0.7); higher attendance rates were associated with increased CGM sensor usage (r = 0.395, p = 0.007 Overall, the diabetes service performed similarly to other clinics with regards to glycaemic control. Whilst achieving treatment targets and addressing comorbidities remains a challenge, the decent attendance and the high uptake of healthcare technologies is commendable. Further efforts are needed to improve diabetes management for this regional community. Full article
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The Impact of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas L.) on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
by Oleg Frumuzachi, Helena Kieserling, Sascha Rohn, Andrei Mocan and Gianina Crișan
Nutrients 2024, 16(13), 2173; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16132173 - 8 Jul 2024
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This meta-analysis aimed to summarise clinical evidence regarding the effect of supplementation with cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) on different cardiometabolic outcomes. An extensive literature survey was carried out until 10 April 2024. A total of 415 participants from six eligible studies [...] Read more.
This meta-analysis aimed to summarise clinical evidence regarding the effect of supplementation with cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) on different cardiometabolic outcomes. An extensive literature survey was carried out until 10 April 2024. A total of 415 participants from six eligible studies were included. The overall results from the random-effects model indicated that cornelian cherry supplementation significantly reduced body weight (standardised mean difference [SMD] = −0.27, confidence interval [CI]: −0.52, −0.02, p = 0.03), body mass index (SMD = −0.42, CI: −0.73, −0.12, p = 0.007), fasting blood glucose (SMD = −0.46, CI: −0.74, −0.18, p = 0.001), glycated haemoglobin (SMD = −0.70, CI: −1.19, −0.22, p = 0.005), and HOMA-IR (SMD = −0.89, CI: −1.62, −0.16, p = 0.02), while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol significantly increased (SMD = 0.38, CI: 0.10, 0.65, p = 0.007). A sensitivity analysis showed that cornelian cherry supplementation significantly reduced total plasma triglycerides, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and insulin levels. Cornelian cherry supplementation did not significantly affect waist circumference and liver parameters among the participants. Considering these findings, this meta-analysis indicates that supplementation with cornelian cherry may impact diverse cardiometabolic risk factors among individuals considered to be at a high risk. Full article
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