Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States, where it affects over half a million people. While age, race, and ethnicity are not predictive factors, men with PKD may be more likely to experience a higher severity of disease; this could be due to hormonal differences.
Clinical Nutrition
Vitamins and minerals, generally referred to as micronutrients, have numerous functions. Many are enzymatic cofactors in multiple metabolic processes necessary for energy utilization, cell differentiation, immune function, and blood clotting.
Hospitals measure patient satisfaction and perception of the care received in order to continuously focus on process improvement while also meeting regulatory requirements imposed by CMS.
Long term care (LTC) is a unique work environment for dietitians and wound care is one area where dietitians may contribute significantly to the care team.
Medically tailored meals have been available for more than 35 years. They started as a community response to the AIDS crisis as volunteers tried to develop strategies to help prevent malnutrition, manage side effects, and bring dignity to the lives of people with AIDS when there were no other proven treatments.
Cognitive decline is a normal part of the aging process and occurs on a spectrum from the beginning stages of changes in cognitive and functional impairment through the more severe levels of deficit in dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, leading to a loss of independence and function.
Today’s DietitianVol. 25 No. 8 P. 30 Sugar consumption has been under much scrutiny with regard to children’s diets. Since…
Evidence is mounting in support of key nutrients and the overall diet that can lessen the severity of Parkinsonian signs and symptoms. Read about what early research suggests and how it may impact future recommendations.
Feeding young children is an ongoing task for parents. In addition to eating three meals per day, most kids need…
Today’s DietitianVol. 25 No. 4 P. 6 Clinical dietitians who work hands-on with pediatric and adult patients who require enteral…