Why Patients Know Their Food Problems Better Than Doctors
Researchers studied 150 uninsured, low-income patients and 5 healthcare providers at a free clinic to understand how well they recognize nutrition problems. …
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Many Hospital Patients Have Nutrition Problems Doctors Miss
Researchers checked the nutrition health of over 5,000 hospital patients across three Australian hospitals between 2016 and 2024. They found that more than one …
Read MoreNew Way to Spot Muscle Loss from Illness Using Ultrasound
Researchers developed a new method to detect muscle loss in people with serious illnesses by using ultrasound to measure a specific thigh muscle. The study …
Read MoreMany People in Doctor's Offices Have Digestion Problems and Poor Nutrition
Researchers visited two doctor's offices in Berlin and asked 248 patients about their eating habits, weight changes, and stomach problems. They found that many …
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