background: malnutrition is one of the most common hazards which compromise children’s health. previous studies have reported high rates of malnutrition in kohkilouyeh and boyer ahmad. objective: this study was conducted to evaluate the frequency of child malnutrition in yasuj and to explore the association between family characteristics and malnutrition. methods: data were collected from healt...

Seventeen low weight infants with symmetrical growth retardation (no wasting) were entered in a randomised, double-blind comparison of high energy, 3.6 MJ/L (87 kcal/100 ml) v standard energy 2.7 MJ/L (65 kcal/100 ml) feeds given ad libitum during their first three months. Intakes were measured throughout, and energy absorption was determined at home from balance studies at 6 weeks and 3 months...

Energy harvesting systems such as self-powered wireless sensor nodes rely on a diverse set of energy sources in their continuously changing environment for power. A highly flexible power supply with multiple sources is needed to deal with large variation in environmental conditions. This paper describes an integrated power management system for use with multiple energy harvesters, which employs...

Among patients with ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) who receive peritoneal dialysis treatment, the prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is considerably high and it is regarded as a strong predictor of increased morbidity and mortality rates. Identified by the International Society for Renal Nutrition and Metabolism in 2008, the diagnostic criteria for of protein-energy wasting are cla...

Energy conservation and related environmental issues are of increasing interest for psychological research and intervention. In the present study, we investigated the cognitive abilities that are necessary in order for people to implement energy saving behaviors in their everyday life routines. We explored the relation between sustained attention, processing speed, and working memory and the pa...

Muscle wasting and cachexia are the ultimate consequence of aging and a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. Significant efforts are made by many stakeholders to develop effective therapies. An important aspect of successful therapeutic development research is a common nomenclature for effective communication between researchers and clinicians, to the public, and also with regulatory bodies....

Background: Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), is an imbalance between protein and energy intake the body’s requirement for optimal growth. In Pakistan, almost 40% of children, less than 5 years, have stunted growth, while 17.7% suffer from muscle wasting. This study aimed to explore frequency different types in children under years residing Sikandarabad evaluate risk factors leading this condi...

Anorexia-cachexia syndrome develops during the advanced stages of various chronic diseases in which patients exhibit a decreased food intake, weight loss, and muscle tissue wasting. For these patients, this syndrome is a critical problem leading to an increased rate of morbidity and mortality. The present pharmacological therapies for treating anorexia-cachexia have limited effectiveness. The J...