Poor nutritional status in elderly patients during acute and chronic illness is associated with poor clinical outcomes, and a systematic review has demonstrated that protein and energy ...
[10] According to one study that focused on elderly subjects, those with proper nutrition avoided hospitalizations and outpatient visits, saving each patient roughly $1500 in healthcare costs each ...
About 4.8 million Chinese children under 5 still suffer from stunting and wasting, the "State of Food Security and Nutrition ...
Childhood cancer in India faces a dual burden with high malnutrition rates affecting 57-61% of diagnosed children.
Ageing affects hand strength and control, resulting in diminished grip, pinch, and sensation. As you age, your hands ...
The rate of antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes has remained stubbornly high. Experts are concerned about misuse.
New approaches to nutrition in dementia, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were reviewed at a recent ...
A report from Chatham House entitled The Business Case for Investment in Nutrition, suggests that making businesses aware of the adverse impacts of poor nutrition on their profits and market ...
Researchers highlight the potential of commercially farmed microalgae to combat global undernutrition by providing essential ...
VICE-President W.K Mutale-Nalumango says the poor nutrition levels on the African continent is a source of concern and there is need for concerted efforts to turn around. Speaking when she ...
SINCE THE Industrial Revolution, rich countries have mostly grown faster than poor ones. The two decades after around 1995 were an astonishing exception. During this period gaps in GDP narrowed ...
The express desire of our foundress, Jeanne Jugan, was to provide residential care for the elderly poor, regardless of their race, creed or gender. The purpose and work of the Congregation has not ...