Browse the latest research summaries in the field of nutrition & dietetics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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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.
Spinal Cord, 2019 • February 1, 2019
This study investigated the factors associated with vitamin D levels in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). It found that SCI-specific factors like injury level and duration were not de...
KEY FINDING: Plasma 25(OH)D level in chronic SCI is not associated with clinical factors specific to SCI such as injury level and completeness, injury duration, and mobility mode
Medical Education Online, 2018 • August 3, 2018
This short communication describes the first synchronous tele-nutrition medical education training program using a novel Culinary Coaching (CC) model. CC training significantly improved coaches’ attit...
KEY FINDING: The culinary coaching (CC) training program significantly improved coaches’ attitudes about delivering CC from pre-program means of 3.61 to post-program means, 3.77 (p<0.01).
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.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2018 • October 16, 2018
This study followed up with individuals with SCI who had previously completed a 3-month anti-inflammatory diet to assess their dietary compliance and the persistence of benefits related to mood and ne...
KEY FINDING: Diet compliance significantly decreased from 92.6% at 3 months to 43.0% at the 1-year follow-up (p < 0.01).
Spinal Cord, 2019 • February 27, 2019
This study aimed to determine whether probiotic therapy with Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14+Lactobacillus GR-1 (RC14-GR1) and/or Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG+Bifidobacterium BB-12 (LGG-BB12) are effective i...
KEY FINDING: RC14-GR1 did not significantly reduce the risk of UTI compared to placebo (HR 0.67; 95% CI: 0.39–1.18; P = 0.17).
Trials, 2019 • September 5, 2019
This study investigates the effects of an 8-week low-carbohydrate/high-protein (LC/HP) dietary intervention on metabolic health, body composition, gut bacteria composition, and quality of life in indi...
KEY FINDING: The study aims to determine if a low-carbohydrate/high-protein diet improves glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, and β-cell function in individuals with SCI.
Spinal Cord, 2012 • November 1, 2012
The study aimed to identify the proportion of individuals with chronic SCI that have suboptimal vitamin D status and secondary hyperparathyroidism, and to identify correlates of suboptimal vitamin D s...
KEY FINDING: Thirty-nine percent of the cohort had suboptimal serum 25(OH)D levels.