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Nutritional Considerations for Chronic Liver Disease in Critical Care

Malnutrition is common in chronic liver disease, leading to complications such as ascites and infections. Sarcopenia and weight loss are prevalent regardless of BMI. Critical care patients with liver disease face challenges due to limited physiological reserve, with main causes for ICU admission bei

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Understanding Sarcopenia and Cachexia in Oncology

Sarcopenia and cachexia are prevalent issues in oncology, leading to muscle wasting, involuntary weight loss, and functional impairment. These conditions have various causes such as low energy intake, tumor treatments, inflammation, malnutrition, and infections. They can result in decreased quality

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