Browse the latest research summaries in the field of nutrition & dietetics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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J Spinal Cord Med, 2009 • February 1, 2009
The study aimed to examine nutrient intake and body mass index (BMI) in the spinal cord injury (SCI) population according to level of injury and sex. Data was collected via 4-day food logs from 73 co...
KEY FINDING: Women with paraplegia tended to have healthier diets, with lower calorie and fat intakes and fewer nutrient deficiencies.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2009 • August 1, 2009
This study examined the effect of acute calcium infusion on bone turnover in men with chronic SCI, some of whom had low vitamin D and/or elevated PTH levels. The researchers hypothesized that calcium ...
KEY FINDING: Baseline serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level was 14.5 ± 3.5 ng/mL, indicating relatively low vitamin D levels in the participants.
J Spinal Cord Med, 2010 • June 1, 2010
The study evaluated vitamin D levels in acute and chronic SCI patients, considering seasonal and ethnic differences. Results indicated widespread vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency, particularly i...
KEY FINDING: Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency are common in both acute and chronic SCI patients, with higher rates observed in chronic SCI.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2018 • July 1, 2018
This study aimed to determine the effects of dietary vitamin D intake on insulin sensitivity (Si), glucose effectiveness (Sg), and lipid profile in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The key f...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with higher vitamin D intake had significantly lower total cholesterol levels compared to those with lower intake (P = 0.035).
Trials, 2017 • November 22, 2017
The study is a randomized controlled trial examining the effectiveness of a nutrition education program, Eat Smart, Live Better, compared to usual care in acute and chronic SCI cohorts. The interventi...
KEY FINDING: The study hypothesizes that participants receiving nutrition education will improve their nutritional knowledge and behavior compared to those receiving standard care.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2016 • October 1, 2016
This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating indirect calorimetry (IC) into the routine clinical care of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) undergoing rehabilitation. The...
KEY FINDING: IC is feasible and acceptable for routine clinical care of SCI patients undergoing rehabilitation.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2017 • July 1, 2017
People with chronic SCI face significant health risks from obesity and cardioendocrine disease. Comprehensive lifestyle interventions are essential. Effective programs combine sustained nutritional gu...
KEY FINDING: Maladaptive dietary/nutritional status is a key factor in the development of cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) after SCI, impacting the metabolic environment early on.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between vitamin D levels and pulmonary function in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). The study aimed to determine if lower vitamin...
KEY FINDING: The study found no significant cross-sectional association between plasma vitamin D levels and FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in one second) in individuals with chronic SCI.
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018 • July 1, 2018
This study assessed the nutritional status of Korean SCI patients using MUST and SNST, finding that approximately 50% were at risk of undernutrition. The research indicated a correlation between under...
KEY FINDING: Approximately 50% of SCI patients were identified as being at risk of undernutrition based on MUST and SNST scores.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • October 9, 2018
This prospective case series evaluated the effectiveness of two vitamin D3 repletion protocols in adults with recent SCI undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. Participants received either 10,000 IU of ...
KEY FINDING: Both vitamin D3 protocols increased serum 25OHD levels, with the higher dose regimen showing a greater increase compared to the lower dose regimen.