@Paul_Wischmeyer this is a pilot study is from 2015, not new as stated. also, throughout the 8 week trial, the average daily use of methamphetamines halved, which may solely explain changes in depression/anxiety scores.
here's a 2025 RCT PMID: 39488067
@mackinprof I agree it’s probably bidirectional. There are many reasons why dementia and cognitive decline can lead to reduced strength. For the record, I love strength and hypertrophy training and believe it should be a part of everyones life at every stage of life!
@LSChapple A good relationship with intensivists is essential. Hard with locums though.
Rapid ‘Nutrition Rounds’ with dietitian & medical team 2-3x per week has helped us a lot.
Conducting regular in-services with medical & nursing staff to advocate for best nutrition practice.
@CMonteiro_USP Interesting. I imagine people with depressive symptoms are more likely to choose UPF which could explain this association? Do you know of any papers that suggest UPF is causal of depressive sx?
🔥 Hot of the press. The rate and assessment of muscle wasting during critical illness: a systemic review and meta-analysis @Zudin_P
@DrStefan2
Link for reading ⬇️ https://t.co/qQ3vzsDSnz
Muscle mass, strength and physical performance are predictors of future ADL and IADL dependence in older adults #musclematters. Our recently published systematic review and meta-analysis of including 108428 individuals @AgeMelbourne@TheRMH @UniMelbMDHS
https://t.co/1nBmnn5AfE
Work from @AuSPENfeed Council member Dr Darcy Holt: Clinical selection criteria can predict futile intervention in patients referred for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy insertion https://t.co/wGS7OhGVBo #AuSPEN19
“Look outside the ICU and embrace the continuum of illness including pre-ICU trajectory, recovery and adaptation.” @danni_dietitian reminds us of the importance of nutrition in longer term rehab following critical illness. #auspen19
"I sort of thought Oh gee, I don't think I am going to make it”
Disturbing article about the experience of #delirium - shows the importance of fear & anxiety.
When looking after somone with delirium, do you assess for distress?
https://t.co/VnIFd9dcpJ