PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Sarcopenic obese in older ICU patients may have a higher risk of poor recovery during and after ICU stay, which may lead to longer hospital stay and poor quality of life. In this review, causes, consequences, and nutrition strategies to combat sarcopenic obesity in the ICU are discussed. …

Background: A higher protein intake is suggested to preserve muscle mass during aging and may therefore reduce the risk of sarcopenia. Objectives: We explored whether the amount and type (animal or vegetable) of protein intake were associated with 5-y change in mid-thigh muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) …

De KCBBE-kennislunches zijn laagdrempelig van karakter en geschikt voor een breed publiek. Het doel is belangstellenden te informeren over lopend onderzoek binnen het kenniscentrum Biobased Economy

Hanze Research dayVanuit verschillende Schools binnen de Hanzehogeschool worden lopende en aankomende onderzoeksprojecten gepresenteerd

Background: The heat shock protein (HSP) inducer, geranylgeranylacetone (GGA), was previously found to protect against atrial fibrillation (AF) remodeling in experimental model systems. Clinical application of GGA in AF is limited, due to low systemic concentrations owing to the hydrophobic character …