Prevalence of Protein-Energy Wasting in Dialysis Patients Using a Practical Online Tool to Compare with Other Nutritional Scores: Results of the Nutrendial Study.

This cross-sectional study aims to explore the prevalence of protein-energy wasting (PEW) in dialysis patients in Catalonia, Spain, using a new and practical online tool which enables rapid calculation and comparison with other nutritional scores. METHODS: A web tool (Nutrendial) was created to introduce different variables and automatically calculate PEW, Malnutrition inflammation Score (MIS) and Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) in 1389 patients (88% in haemodialysis (HD)), 12% in peritoneal dialysis (PD) from different regions of Catalonia. RESULTS: A prevalence of 23.3% (26% HD, 10.2% PD) of PEW was found, with a mean MIS score of 6 and SGA score of C in 7% of the patients. ROC analysis showed MIS as the best nutritional score to diagnose PEW (AUC 0.85). Albumin delivered lower diagnostic precision (AUC 0.77) and sensitivity (66%). A cut off point of 7 (86% sensitivity and 75% specificity) for MIS and 3.7 mg/dL for albumin were found to predict the appearance of PEW in this population. SGA B or C showed an 87% sensitivity and 55% specificity to diagnose PEW. Very low nutritional intervention (14%) was recorded with this tool in patients with PEW. CONCLUSIONS: This new online tool facilitated the calculation of PEW, enabling different professionals-including nephrologists, dieticians and nurses-to efficiently obtain insights into the nutritional status of the Catalonian dialysis population and implement the required nutritional interventions. MIS is the score with more sensitivity to diagnose PEW.

Caracterización Alimentaria nutricional de adolescentes de la comunidad campesina del Barrio Ybyraty de Paraguarí / Nutritional characterization of adolescents of the peasant community of the Ybyraty neighborhood of Paraguarí

La práctica de dietas y hábitos por parte de adolescentes en zonas campesinas se debe primeramente al limitado conocimiento del perfil alimentario de su entorno. El objetivo del estudio fue realizar la caracterización alimentario-nutricional de los adolescentes de la comunidad campesina del barrio Ybyraty del distrito de Escobar, Paraguarí en 2017. Fue un estudio descriptivo y transversal, el procedimiento de relevamiento de datos se llevó a cabo mediante una entrevista a profundidad a adolescentes campesinos, además se realizó toma de medidas antropométricas como: talla, peso, circunferencia de cintura e IMC. Se entrevistaron 114 adolescentes entre 12 y 19 años de edad, 57% era del sexo femenino. El 73% tuvo un IMC adecuado para su edad, 14% con riesgo de desnutrición, 7% desnutrición moderada y 6% presentó sobrepeso. El 80% tenía talla adecuada, 11% en riesgo de talla baja y 9% talla baja para la edad. En la tendencia de consumo: los participantes tenían acceso al agua potable siendo su bebida diaria más frecuente. Se destacó el consumo de leche, huevo, carne vacuna, gallina casera, cerdo, pescado, legumbres, plantas herbáceas como la batata, cucurbitáceas como el zapallo, verduras crudas y cocidas y frutas; estas últimas gracias a la producción agrícola familiar. A pesar de una buena disponibilidad de alimentos sanos existe malnutrición por desequilibrios en la ingesta de nutrientes encontrándose adolescentes de escasa estatura para la edad. Se recomienda el aumento del consumo diario de los alimentos menos consumidos que son las frutas, los tubérculos y hortalizas

The practice of diets and habits by adolescents in rural areas is primarily due to limited knowledge of the food profile of their environment. The objective of the study was to carry out the nutritional-food characterization of the adolescents of the rural community of the Ybyraty neighborhood of the district of Escobar, Paraguarí in 2017. This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study in which the procedure of data collection was carried out through an in depth interview with rural adolescents. In addition, anthropometric measures such as: height, weight, waist circumference, were taken and the Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. One hundred and fourteen adolescents between 12 and 19 years of age were interviewed, 57% was female. Seventy-three percent had a BMI suitable for their age, 14% had risk of malnutrition, 7% moderate malnutrition, while 6% were overweight. Eighty percent proved to be the right size, 11% presented a risk of short stature and 9% had a short stature for age. In the consumption trend, it was found that the participants had access to drinking water which also was mentioned as the most frequent daily drink. The consumption of milk, eggs, beef, domestic hen, pork, fish, legumes, herbaceous plants such as sweet potatoes, cucurbits such as pumpkin, raw and cooked vegetables and fruits; the latter thanks to the family agricultural production. Despite a good availability of healthy foods there is malnutrition due to imbalances in the intake of nutrients, finding adolescents of short stature for their age. It is recommended to increase the daily consumption of the less consumed foods such as fruits, tubers and vegetables

Efectos de la rotigotina sobre la sintomatología, calidad de vida e higiene de sueño en el síndrome de piernas inquietas en hemodiálisis / Effects of rotigotine on clinical symptoms, quality of life and sleep hygiene adequacy in haemodialysis-associated restless legs syndrome

Introducción: El síndrome de piernas inquietas (SPI) es un trastorno neurológico caracterizado por una molesta sintomatología, asociado a deterioro de calidad de vida e higiene de sueño. Rotigotina constituye una novedosa alternativa terapéutica, si bien existen escasos estudios publicados sobre rotigotina en pacientes en hemodiálisis (HD) con SPI. Objetivos: 1.- Establecer la prevalencia de SPI en nuestra unidad de HD. 2.- Evaluar la eficacia y el perfil de seguridad asociado a rotigotina así como su efecto sobre la sintomatología, calidad de vida e higiene del sueño en nuestra población en HD con SPI. Material y métodos: Estudio unicéntrico, prospectivo de 12 semanas de duración. Dos fases (6 semanas): fase 1 (no tratamiento) y fase 2 (rotigotina). Analizamos: 1.- Datos demográficos, bioquímicos, parámetros de adecuación de HD y tratamiento médico relacionado con SPI. 2.- Cuestionario sobre síntomas en extremidades inferiores (QS). 3.- Escala de gravedad de los síntomas (GRLS). 4.- Calidad de vida SPI: John Hopkins RLS-QoL (JH-QoL). 5.- Higiene del sueño: Escala SCOPA. Resultados: Se incluyó a 66 pacientes en HD. De ellos, 14 con SPI; el 44,4% eran hombres, con 70,2±9,9 años y 111,1±160,8 meses en HD. El 22,9%, con SPI. Únicamente en la fase 2 observamos una mejoría significativa para QS (10±2,4 vs. 5,7±1,0), GRLS (21±4 vs. 5,7±4,6), JH-QoL (22,1±4,4 vs. 4,3±4,0) y SCOPA (16±5,3 vs. 6,7±1,9). Un 77,7 y un 11,1% presentaron remisión parcial (>20%) y completa (>80%), respectivamente. Un 55,5% alcanzó sintomatología «cero». Un único paciente presentó intolerancia digestiva y ninguno, augmentation efect. No observamos cambios en datos bioquímicos, adecuación dialítica ni tratamiento médico. El análisis intergrupos mostró una mejoría significativa en la fase 2 con relación a QS, GRLSS, JH-QoL y SCOPA. Conclusiones: En nuestro estudio, el SPI urémico presentó una prevalencia considerable. Rotigotina mejoró la sintomatología clínica, la calidad de vida y la higiene de sueño en los pacientes con SPI en HD, por lo que resulta ser un fármaco seguro, con mínimos efectos adversos y con cumplimento terapéutico completo. No obstante, serían necesarios futuros estudios para confirmar el beneficio de rotigotina en la población en HD con SPI (AU)

Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterised by bothersome symptoms associated with impaired quality of life and sleep hygiene. Rotigotine is a novel therapeutic alternative, although few studies have been published in patients on haemodialysis (HD) with RLS treated with rotigotine. Objectives: 1.- To establish the prevalence of RLS in our HD unit. 2.- To evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of rotigotine and its effect on symptoms, quality of life and sleep hygiene in our HD population with RLS. Material and methods: A single-centre, 12-week prospective study. Two stages (6 weeks): stage 1 (no treatment) and stage 2 (rotigotine). We analysed: 1.- Demographic data, biochemistry data, HD suitability parameters and RLS medical treatment data. 2.- Lower extremity symptoms questionnaire (QS). 3.- RLS severity symptoms scale (SRLSS). 4.- RLS Quality of life: John Hopkins RLS-QoL (JH-QoL). 5.- Sleep hygiene: SCOPA Scale. Results: We included 66 HD patients, 14 with RLS; 44.4% male, 70.2±9.9 years and 111.1±160.8 months on HD. And 22.9% RLS. Exclusively in stage 2, a significant improvement for QS (10±2.4 vs. 5.7±1.0), SRLSS (21±4 vs. 5.7±4.6), JH-QoL (22.1±4.4 vs. 4.3±4.0) and SCOPA (16±5.3 vs. 6.7±1.9) were observed. A 77.7 and 11.1%, showed partial (> 20%) and complete (> 80%) remission, respectively, while 55.5% achieved «zero» symptoms. Only one patient had gastrointestinal intolerance and none experienced augmentation effect. No changes in biochemical data, suitability for dialysis or medical treatment were found. The inter-group analysis showed a significant improvement in relation to QS, SRLSS, JH-QoL and SCOPA in stage 2. Conclusions: RLS showed a considerable prevalence in our HD unit. Rotigotine improved clinical symptoms, quality of life and sleep hygiene in RLS patients on HD and was found to be a safe drug with minimal side effects and total therapeutic compliance. Nevertheless, future studies should be performed to confirm the benefits of rotigotine in RLS patients on haemodialysis (AU)

Effects of rotigotine on clinical symptoms, quality of life and sleep hygiene adequacy in haemodialysis-associated restless legs syndrome. / Efectos de la rotigotina sobre la sintomatología, calidad de vida e higiene de sueño en el síndrome de piernas inquietas en hemodiálisis.

BACKGROUND: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterised by bothersome symptoms associated with impaired quality of life and sleep hygiene. Rotigotine is a novel therapeutic alternative, although few studies have been published in patients on haemodialysis (HD) with RLS treated with rotigotine. OBJECTIVES: 1.- To establish the prevalence of RLS in our HD unit. 2.- To evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of rotigotine and its effect on symptoms, quality of life and sleep hygiene in our HD population with RLS. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A single-centre, 12-week prospective study. Two stages (6 weeks): stage 1 (no treatment) and stage 2 (rotigotine). We analysed: 1.- Demographic data, biochemistry data, HD suitability parameters and RLS medical treatment data. 2.- Lower extremity symptoms questionnaire (QS). 3.- RLS severity symptoms scale (SRLSS). 4.- RLS Quality of life: John Hopkins RLS-QoL (JH-QoL). 5.- Sleep hygiene: SCOPA Scale. RESULTS: We included 66 HD patients, 14 with RLS; 44.4% male, 70.2±9.9 years and 111.1±160.8 months on HD. And 22.9% RLS. Exclusively in stage 2, a significant improvement for QS (10±2.4 vs. 5.7±1.0), SRLSS (21±4 vs. 5.7±4.6), JH-QoL (22.1±4.4 vs. 4.3±4.0) and SCOPA (16±5.3 vs. 6.7±1.9) were observed. A 77.7 and 11.1%, showed partial (> 20%) and complete (> 80%) remission, respectively, while 55.5% achieved «zero¼ symptoms. Only one patient had gastrointestinal intolerance and none experienced augmentation effect. No changes in biochemical data, suitability for dialysis or medical treatment were found. The inter-group analysis showed a significant improvement in relation to QS, SRLSS, JH-QoL and SCOPA in stage 2. CONCLUSIONS: RLS showed a considerable prevalence in our HD unit. Rotigotine improved clinical symptoms, quality of life and sleep hygiene in RLS patients on HD and was found to be a safe drug with minimal side effects and total therapeutic compliance. Nevertheless, future studies should be performed to confirm the benefits of rotigotine in RLS patients on haemodialysis.

Efecto de la electroestimulación neuromuscular sobre la fuerza muscular, capacidad funcional y composición corporal en los pacientes en hemodiálisis / The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle strength, functional capacity and body composition in haemodialysis patients

Introducción: Los pacientes en hemodiálisis (HD) se caracterizan por una gran pérdida muscular. Recientemente, la electroestimulación neuromuscular (EENM) constituye una nueva alternativa terapéutica para mejorar la condición física de estos pacientes. No existen estudios acerca de la EENM sobre la composición corporal en HD. Objetivo: Analizar el efecto de la EENM sobre la fuerza muscular, capacidad funcional y composición corporal en nuestros pacientes en HD. Material y métodos: Estudio prospectivo unicéntrico (12 semanas). Los pacientes fueron asignados a grupo electroestimulación (EM) o control (CO). El grupo EM incluía un programa de electroestimulación cuadricipital intradiálisis (Compex® Theta 500i). El grupo C recibió cuidado habitual en HD. Analizamos: 1) parámetros nutricionales; 2) composición muscular del cuádriceps; 3) fuerza de extensión máxima del cuádriceps (FEMQ) y handgrip (HG); 4) sit to stand to sit (STS10), six-minutes walking test (6MWT) y 5) composición corporal (bioimpedancia eléctrica). Resultados: De un total de 20 pacientes, el 55% fueron hombres. Edad media: 67,7 años, con 30,3 meses en HD. Principal etiología: DM (35%). Hubo 13 pacientes en EM y 7 en el grupo CO. Al final del estudio, únicamente EM presentó mejoría en (*p<0,05): FEMQ* (11,7±7,1 vs. 13,4±7,4kg), STS10 (39,3±15,5 vs. 35,8±13,7s) y 6MWT* (9,9%; 293,2 vs. 325,2m). Igualmente, el grupo EM incrementó el área muscular (AMQ*: 128,6±30,2 vs. 144,6±22,4cm2) y disminuyó el área grasa cuadricipital (AGQ*: 76,5±26,9 vs. 62,1±20,1cm2). No se observaron cambios relevantes en el resto de la composición corporal, parámetros nutricionales ni adecuación dialítica. Conclusiones: 1) La EENM mejoró la fuerza muscular, la capacidad funcional y la composición muscular del cuádriceps de nuestros pacientes. 2) Con los resultados obtenidos, la EENM podría ser una nueva alternativa terapéutica para evitar la atrofia muscular y el deterioro progresivo de la condición física de estos pacientes. 3) No obstante, serían necesarios futuros estudios para establecer los potenciales efectos beneficiosos de la EENM en los pacientes en HD (AU)

Introduction: Haemodialysis (HD) patients are characterised by significant muscle loss. Recently, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has emerged as a new therapeutic alternative to improve these patients’ physical condition. To date, no studies on the effects of NMES on body composition in HD patients have been published. Objective: To analyse the effect of NMES on muscle strength, functional capacity and body composition in our HD patients. Material and methods: A 12-week, single-centre, prospective study. The patients were assigned to an electrical stimulation (ES) or control (CO) group. The ES group was subjected to intradialytic electrical stimulation of the quadriceps (Compex® Theta 500i), while the CO group received standard HD care. We analysed the following: 1) nutritional parameters; 2) muscle composition of the quadriceps; 3) maximum quadriceps extension strength (mes) and hand-grip (HG); 4) «sit to stand to sit» (STS10) and «six-minute walking test» (6MWT); 5) body composition (bioelectrical impedance analysis). Results: Of 20 patients, 55% were men. Mean age 67.7 years, 30.3 months in HD. Main aetiology: DM (35%). In the ES group were 13 patients, and 7 in the CO group. At the end of the study, an improvement was only observed in the ES group (*P<.05): MES* (11.7±7.1 vs. 13.4±7.4kg), STS10 (39.3±15.5 vs. 35.8±13.7s) and 6MWT* (9.9%, 293.2 vs. 325.2m). Furthermore, increased quadriceps muscle area (QMA*: 128.6±30.2 vs. 144.6±22.4cm2) and lowered quadriceps fat area (QFA*: 76.5±26.9 vs. 62.1±20.1cm2) were observed. No relevant changes in body composition, nutritional parameters and dialysis adequacy were found. Conclusions: 1) NMES improved muscle strength, functional capacity and quadriceps muscle composition in our patients. 2) Based on the results obtained, NMES could be a new therapeutic alternative to prevent muscle atrophy and progressive physical deterioration. 3) However, future studies are necessary to establish the potential beneficial effects of NMES in HD patients (AU)

The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on muscle strength, functional capacity and body composition in haemodialysis patients. / Efecto de la electroestimulación neuromuscular sobre la fuerza muscular, capacidad funcional y composición corporal en los pacientes en hemodiálisis.

INTRODUCTION: Haemodialysis (HD) patients are characterised by significant muscle loss. Recently, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has emerged as a new therapeutic alternative to improve these patients' physical condition. To date, no studies on the effects of NMES on body composition in HD patients have been published. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the effect of NMES on muscle strength, functional capacity and body composition in our HD patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A 12-week, single-centre, prospective study. The patients were assigned to an electrical stimulation (ES) or control (CO) group. The ES group was subjected to intradialytic electrical stimulation of the quadriceps (Compex® Theta 500i), while the CO group received standard HD care. We analysed the following: 1) nutritional parameters; 2) muscle composition of the quadriceps; 3) maximum quadriceps extension strength (mes) and hand-grip (HG); 4) «sit to stand to sit¼ (STS10) and «six-minute walking test¼ (6MWT); 5) body composition (bioelectrical impedance analysis). RESULTS: Of 20 patients, 55% were men. Mean age 67.7 years, 30.3 months in HD. Main aetiology: DM (35%). In the ES group were 13 patients, and 7 in the CO group. At the end of the study, an improvement was only observed in the ES group (*P<.05): MES* (11.7±7.1 vs. 13.4±7.4kg), STS10 (39.3±15.5 vs. 35.8±13.7s) and 6MWT* (9.9%, 293.2 vs. 325.2m). Furthermore, increased quadriceps muscle area (QMA*: 128.6±30.2 vs. 144.6±22.4cm2) and lowered quadriceps fat area (QFA*: 76.5±26.9 vs. 62.1±20.1cm2) were observed. No relevant changes in body composition, nutritional parameters and dialysis adequacy were found. CONCLUSIONS: 1) NMES improved muscle strength, functional capacity and quadriceps muscle composition in our patients. 2) Based on the results obtained, NMES could be a new therapeutic alternative to prevent muscle atrophy and progressive physical deterioration. 3) However, future studies are necessary to establish the potential beneficial effects of NMES in HD patients.

Complete low-intensity endurance training programme in haemodialysis patients: improving the care of renal patients.

BACKGROUND: Patients on haemodialysis (HD) have a decreased physical and functional capacity. Several studies have reported the beneficial effects of exercise on the physical, functional and psychological functioning of HD patients. Despite these results, exercise programmes on HD are not commonplace. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the effect of an intradialysis endurance training programme on muscular strength and functional capacity in our HD patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A 6-month single-centre prospective study. HD patients were non-randomly assigned to an exercise group (group E) or a control group (group C). Exercise training included complete endurance training using balls, weights and elastic bands in the first 2 h of an HD session; group C received standard HD care. Analysed data: (1) biochemical parameters; (2) biceps and quadriceps muscle tone, maximum quadriceps length strength (MQLS) and dominant hand grip (HG); (3) functional capacity tests: sit-to-stand-to-sit (STS10) and 6-min walking test (6MWT). RESULTS: Forty patients were included, 55% were men; their mean age was 68.4 years; the patients were 61.6 months on HD; 16 patients were in group E and 24 in group C. In group E, muscular strength showed a significant improvement in MQLS (15.6 ± 10.7 vs. 17.7 ± 12.5 kg, p < 0.05) and HG (22.1 ± 13.2 vs. 24.1 ± 15.8 kg, p < 0.05) at the end of the programme, while a global decrease was reported in group C (MQLS 20.9 ± 9.3 vs. 16.2 ± 8.4 kg, p < 0.05; HG 25.1 ± 10.3 vs. 24.1 ± 11.1 kg). 6MWT significantly improved in group E (20%, 293.1 vs. 368 m, p < 0.001) and decreased in group C (10%, 350 vs. 315 m, p < 0.004). At the end of the programme, STS10 time was reduced in group E (2.1 ± 18.5 vs. 28.7 ± 20.6 s), while it rose in group C (31.5 ± 17.9 vs. 36.4 ± 19.8 s), though significant differences were not found. CONCLUSIONS: (1) The intradialysis training programme improved muscular strength and functional capacity in our HD patients. (2) These results support the benefits of exercise training for HD patients. (3) Nephrologists should consider exercise training as a standard practice for the care of HD patients.

Envelhecimento acelerado em sementes de brócolis (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica Plenk) / Accelerated aging of broccoli seeds (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica Plenk)

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo determinar a metodologia do teste de envelhecimento acelerado para avaliação do potencial fisiológico de sementes de brócolis, bem como, verificar a possibilidade do uso de solução contendo NaCl como alternativa para controle da absorção de água pelas sementes durante a realização do teste, sem reduzir sua sensibilidade. Foram utilizados quatro lotes de sementes, submetidos aos testes de germinação, emergência de plântulas, índice de velocidade de emergência e envelhecimento acelerado, empregando-se os períodos de exposição de 48, 72 e 96 h, com e sem o uso de solução salina de NaCl. Utilizou-se o delineamento experimental inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 4 x 4 (quatro tempos de exposição e quatro lotes de sementes), com quatro repetições. A utilização de solução salina saturada ou não de NaCl diminui a absorção de água pelas sementes de brócolis durante o teste de envelhecimento acelerado, acarretando uma taxa de deterioração menos acentuada e resultados menos drásticos e mais uniformes. A exposição por um período de 48 h é uma opção promissora para a avaliação do potencial fisiológico das sementes.

The objective of this work was to evaluate the methodology of the accelerated aging test to evaluate the physiological potential of broccoli seeds and verify the possibility of using saline solution (NaCl) as an alternative for controlling water uptake by seeds during the test without reducing its sensitivity. Four seed lots were submitted to the germination test, seedlings emergence, speed of emergence index and accelerated aging (periods of 48, 72 and 96 hours, with or without the use of saline solution). A completely randomized factorial scheme 4 x 4 (four times exposure and four seed lots) was used, with four replications. The use of saturated saline solution reduces water absorption by seeds of broccoli during the accelerated aging test, resulting in a less pronounced and less drastic rate of deterioration and more uniform results. Exposure for a period of 48 hours is promising option for the evaluation of seed vigor.