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Early Versus Traditional Postoperative Feeding In Patients Undergoing Resectional Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis, Emma Osland, Rossita Yunus, Shahjahan Khan, Muhammed Memon
Early Versus Traditional Postoperative Feeding In Patients Undergoing Resectional Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis, Emma Osland, Rossita Yunus, Shahjahan Khan, Muhammed Memon
Muhammed Ashraf Memon
Background: A meta-analysis evaluating surgical outcomes following nutritional provision provided proximal to the anastomosis within 24 hours of gastrointestinal surgery compared with traditional postoperative management was conducted.
Methods: Databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials comparing the outcomes of early and traditional postoperative feeding. Trials involving gastrointestinal tract resection followed by patients receiving nutritionally significant oral or enteral intake within 24 hours after surgery were included for analysis.
Results: Fifteen studies involving a total of 1240 patients were analyzed. A statistically significant reduction (45%) in relative odds of total postoperative complications was seen in patients receiving …
What's On The Menu? A Review Of The Energy And Nutritional Content Of Us Chain Restaurant Menus., Roland Sturm, Helen Wu
What's On The Menu? A Review Of The Energy And Nutritional Content Of Us Chain Restaurant Menus., Roland Sturm, Helen Wu
Roland Sturm
Abstract OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to (i) describe the availability of nutrition information in major chain restaurants, (ii) document the energy and nutrient levels of menu items, (iii) evaluate relationships with restaurant characteristics, menu labelling and trans fat laws, and nutrition information accessibility, and (iv) compare energy and nutrient levels against industry-sponsored and government-issued nutrition criteria. DESIGN: Descriptive statistics and multivariate regression analysis of the energy, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, carbohydrate and protein levels of 28 433 regular and 1833 children's menu items. SETTING: Energy and nutrition information provided on restaurant websites or upon request, and …