Talking Therapy Plus Good Nutrition Helps Severely Ill Pancreas Patients
Researchers studied 50 patients with severe pancreas inflammation in the hospital's intensive care unit. Half received standard care plus tube feeding, while …
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Writing Down Feeding Goals Helps Sick Kids in Hospital Recover Faster
When doctors and nurses in a children's intensive care unit started writing down specific feeding goals for critically ill patients, something important …
Read MoreHow Hospitals Help Malnourished Patients Get Better Nutrition
When people are sick in the hospital, they sometimes don't eat enough and become malnourished, which can slow their recovery. A Canadian hospital tested a new …
Read MoreStomach Problems Are Common in ICU Patients—Here's What Matters
When people are very sick and stay in the intensive care unit (ICU), their stomachs and digestive systems often stop working normally. Researchers studied 100 …
Read MoreSimple Pill After Thyroid Surgery Cuts Hospital Stay in Half
When doctors remove a thyroid gland, patients often develop low calcium levels that can cause problems and keep them in the hospital longer. Researchers tested …
Read MoreFeeding Sick Kids Faster Helps Them Recover Better
Doctors studied 98 children with a serious lung infection called bronchiolitis who were receiving extra oxygen through special nose tubes. The children were …
Read MoreNew Hospital Nutrition Program Helps Prevent Serious Weight Loss
Hospitals created a special nutrition team to help patients who are at high risk of not eating enough while in the hospital. These patients include those in …
Read MoreSpecial Protein Drink Helps Older Adults Recover Faster and Costs Less
Researchers studied whether a special protein drink designed to build muscle could help older adults with muscle weakness recover better during hospital …
Read MoreBetter Hospital Care Helps Severe Pancreatitis Patients Recover Faster
When the pancreas becomes severely inflamed, patients need intensive hospital care to survive. Researchers tested whether a more personalized approach to …
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