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Clinical Outcomes of Hospitalized Adult Patients With Dermatologic Manifestations of Protein Malnutrition and Zinc Deficiency

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Dermatologic Manifestations of Protein Malnutrition and Zinc DeficiencyDespite adequate or excess total caloric intake, protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in minerals such as zinc and other essential vitamins can occur due to increased physiological demand and consumption of nutrient-poor foods.[1][2][3][4] Dermatologic manifestations of these deficiencies, when presenting in the hospitalized adult patient of an industrialized, developed nation, may signify severe, combined malnutrition and may be associated with a poor outcomes.

Source: JAMA Dermatology

DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2019.0854

Authors: Jonathan J. Lee, Sara Mater, Carlos Morillo-Hernandez, Timothy Patton, Arthur C. Huen, Jonhan Ho, Joseph C. English

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Trace Elements in Health

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Eli Lilly and Company, Pfizer, Sanofi, University of Pennsylvania, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Awards: Atopic Dermatitis and High Resolution HLA, African-Americans with Atopic Dermatitis: Skin Barrier and Immune, G3095742158, Racial Disparities in the Treatment of Psoriasis: A Mixed Methods Approach, G3545261042, G358195539, G5223530147, G5237713874, G5691782787, G6480389753, G7198825892, G8639505933, G886390828, Penn Dermatology Research Training Program

OpenAlex ID: W2953051588

FWCI: 0.381

Cites: 5

Cited by: 2

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