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Effects of nutritional supplementation on chronic wound healing

Patients with pressure ulcers often have trouble meeting their nutritional needs with normal food intake. Providing an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) in addition to regular food intake is a logical way to replenish the shortage of macro- and micronutrients to preserve skin tissue, strengthen its resistance and promote tissue repair. Of special interest are medical

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Role of Protein and Glutamine in the nutritional treatment of severe burns.

Nutritional support is a critical aspect of the management of patients with severe burns. More than any other injury, the inflammation and catabolism associated with a burn can exacerbate nutrient deficiencies. This predisposes patients to impaired immune function, increased risk of developing infectious complications, organ failure and ultimately death.(1). Effect of severe burns on the

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