Prevalence and outcomes of sarcopenic obesity in patients with colorectal cancer

   Sarcopenia in patients with colorectal cancer is associated with increased postoperative complications and poor survival outcomes. Although previous studies have reported conflicting results regarding the association between obesity and all-cause mortality in colorectal cancer patients, one review reported that higher visceral adiposity is associated with increased all-cause mortality. Although sarcopenic obesity in colorectal cancer may have poor prognosis, the prevalence and diagnostic methods of sarcopenic obesity remain unclear. A better understanding of sarcopenic obesity in colorectal cancer patients can facilitate improved nutrition and rehabilitation interventions and promote research.</p

Prevalence of Dysphagia in Patients with Heart Failure

Background:Dysphagia, or swallowing disorders, represents a significant health concern as it can lead to severe health events such as aspiration pneumonia, choking, and malnutrition. With the global increase in the aging population, reports of dysphagia have emerged not only in common causative conditions like stroke but also in a range of other disorders. Notably, an increasing number of cases have been documented where patients with heart failure develop dysphagia following hospitalization. Understanding the prevalence and implications of dysphagia in individuals with heart failure is believed to contribute to the advance swallowing rehabilitation practices.Objective and Review Questions:The purpose of this scoping review is to identify the prevalence of dysphagia in hospitalized heart failure patients and to identify its related factors. The research question for this review is “What is the prevalence of dysphagia and its related factors in heart failure patients?”</p