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Accessible Dietary Interventions For The Prevention And Management Of Common Menstrual Disorders: A Systematic Review, Ella R. Motzko Aug 2024

Accessible Dietary Interventions For The Prevention And Management Of Common Menstrual Disorders: A Systematic Review, Ella R. Motzko

Theses and Graduate Projects

Objective: This systematic review aims to provide healthcare providers with evidence-based dietary recommendations that can be easily implemented by patients across diverse populations to address a critical gap in the management of common menstrual disorders like premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and primary dysmenorrhea (PD).

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted using UpToDate, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Green Journal, Google Scholar, and PubMed electronic databases to identify randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the effects of specific essential nutrients or diet-related behavioral or educational interventions on PMS or PD symptoms.

Results: Following the PRISMA guidelines, the identification process began with …


Optimizing Nutrition Status And Patient Outcomes In Adults Receiving Post-Icu Care, Rachelle Pass Aug 2024

Optimizing Nutrition Status And Patient Outcomes In Adults Receiving Post-Icu Care, Rachelle Pass

Theses and Graduate Projects

Background: Nutrition interventions for hospitalized patients can provide meaningful benefit on patient recovery outcome, length of hospital admission, and overall healthcare costs. Preventing and treating malnutrition is one aspect of optimizing patient outcomes following a prolonged clinical course, including stays in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Purpose: This literature review aims to address how nutrition status can be maximized for a patient’s post intensive care unit clinical course. While early enteral nutrition (EN) when appropriate is accepted as optimal care, there is little standardization for removal of devices to provide artificially administered nutrition and hydration (AANH).

Methods: A comprehensive literature …


Awareness Of Nutrition's Impact On Mental Health And Ketogenic Diet’S Therapeutic Potential For Mental Illness And Other Chronic Disorders, Innocent Nsengiyumva Aug 2024

Awareness Of Nutrition's Impact On Mental Health And Ketogenic Diet’S Therapeutic Potential For Mental Illness And Other Chronic Disorders, Innocent Nsengiyumva

Theses and Graduate Projects

Mental health affects millions of people worldwide, and current pharmaceutical treatment approaches often lead to worse outcomes, weight gain, and increased cardiovascular risk. The ketogenic diet offers hope in the treatment of schizophrenia and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. The aim of this project is to explore public awareness of nutritional psychiatry and the ketogenic diet’s clinical utility for various conditions including schizophrenia, mood disorders, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. Study participants (n=108) completed a 12-question survey about individual nutritional habits and current knowledge of KD. Responses were obtained from medical students, practicing healthcare professionals, college undergraduate students, and members of …


Caffeine Trends And Optimal Intake Systematic Review, Mark Byaliy Aug 2024

Caffeine Trends And Optimal Intake Systematic Review, Mark Byaliy

Theses and Graduate Projects

Background: Caffeine is the world’s most consumed psychoactive stimulant, with many different sources. Many individuals drink caffeine for the wakefulness effect, but there are many secondary effects that might be unknown to most consumers.

Purpose: This review explores the trends in caffeine consumption, how our bodies process caffeine, the potential benefits and adverse effects of caffeine, and the health benefits associated with natural sources. It also examines the ingredients found in energy drinks, such as vitamin B complexes and taurine.

Methods: A literature review was conducted using Augsburg Lindell Library, NIH National Library of Medicine, and Google Scholar. Using the …