M. I. Yilmaz

Prognostic value of mNUTRIC and nutritional indices, including early change, for ICU mortality in older adults with AECOPD

Abstract Background Malnutrition is common in older adults with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission and is associated with adverse outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the Prognostic...

Clearance of amino acids, trace elements, and carnitine during CRRT: the carnitine dichotomy

Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) provides vital organ support in acute kidney injury but is associated with the inadvertent extracorporeal clearance of essential low-molecular-weight nutrients. While the loss of amino acids and trace elements is clinically recognized,...