Errata:

(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: xii. [Full Text]  

Metabolic Support:

T. A. Winter, S. J. O'Keefe, M. Callanan, and T. Marks

The Effect of Severe Undernutrition and Subsequent Refeeding on Whole-Body Metabolism and Protein Synthesis in Human Subjects
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 221-228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
This study investigated the effects of severe undernutrition and subsequent refeeding on whole-body metabolism (respiratory quotient [RQ], resting energy expenditure [REE]), and protein synthesis. Undernutrition was associated with an increase in REE (kcal/kg/d). A reduction of RQ and protein synthesis was noted in those patients with associated disease, with significant improvements occurring after refeeding.

Original Communications:

Qi Huang, Xin Zhang, Zhi-Wei Jiang, Bi-Zhu Liu, Ning Li, and Jie-Shou Li

Hypoleptinemia in Gastric Cancer Patients: Relation to Body Fat Mass, Insulin, and Growth Hormone
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 229-235. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Compared with healthy controls, leptin levels decreased in patients with gastric cancer with and without cachexia, even when the percentage of fat mass was adjusted. This may be due to decreased body fat mass, in addition to chronic low levels of insulin and high levels of growth hormone.

Metin Senkal, Rolf Haaker, Jakob Linseisen, Günther Wolfram, Heinz-Herbert Homann, and Peter Stehle

Preoperative Oral Supplementation with Long-Chain -3 Fatty Acids Beneficially Alters Phospholipid Fatty Acid Patterns in Liver, Gut Mucosa, and Tumor Tissue
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 236-240. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
This study evaluates the incorporation of preoperatively administered PUFAs into cell phospholipids of the liver, gut mucosa, and tumor cells. Preoperative dietary PUFA supplementation may have an impact on the postoperative inflammatory response.

A. Skop, Emilia Kolarzyk, and A.B. Skotnicki

Importance of Parenteral Nutrition in Patients Undergoing Hemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Procedures in the Autologous System
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 241-247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Parenteral nutrition was started on average 5 days after transplantation, and continued for 9.4 ± 2.8 days. A supply of 25–30 kcal/kg and 1–1.5 g protein/kg/day prevented the development of malnutrition and restored the function of haemopoietic system at a level comparable to that for patients fed orally.

Paul A. Kitchen, Robert A. Goodlad, Anthony J. FitzGerald, Nikki Mandir, Mohammed A. Ghatei, Stephen R. Bloom, Jorge Berlanga-Acosta, Raymond J. Playford, Alastair Forbes, and Julian R.F. Walters

Intestinal Growth in Parenterally-Fed Rats Induced by the Combined Effects of Glucagon-like Peptide 2 and Epidermal Growth Factor
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 248-254. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
In parenterally fed rats, both GLP-2 and EGF are able to stimulate small intestinal growth and differentiation, and the combined effects are greater than with either GLP-2 or EGF alone.

Peter Rittler, Beatrice Schiefer, Hans Demmelmair, Berthold Koletzko, Adelbert A. Roscher, Rita Jacobs, Maximiliane Krick, Karl-Walter Jauch, and Wolfgang H. Hartl

Effect of Amino Acid Infusion on Human Postoperative Colon Protein Synthesis in Situ
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 255-261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Amino acids are an integral part of parenteral nutrition because of their anabolic action. Using stable isotope methodology, we found that IV amino acids may reduce accelerated large-bowel protein synthesis after surgery, an effect possibly attributable to interactions of glutamine with an altered intestinal immune system and enterocyte activity.

Juan J. Ortíz de Urbina, Francisco Jorquera, Jesús M. Culebras, Carmen Villares, Javier González-Gallego, and María J. Tuñón

Effects of Parenteral Nutrition Supplemented with Alanyl-Glutamine on Nutrition Status in Rats
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 262-265. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on rat nutrition status of supplementing parenteral diets with L-alanyl-L-glutamine. Weight, plasma proteins, urinary accumulated creatinine, and nitrogen retention showed a better evolution in the group supplemented with the glutamine dipeptide when compared with rats receiving standard parenteral nutrition.

John K. Marshall, Shannon L. Gadowsky, Anne Childs, and David Armstrong

Economic Analysis of Home vs Hospital-Based Parenteral Nutrition in Ontario, Canada
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 266-269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Delivery of home parenteral nutrition by complex multidisciplinary teams is increasingly common. Direct costs for a consecutive cohort of patients starting parenteral nutrition were estimated before and after transfer from hospital to home. Costs at home were significantly lower, with substantial savings among elderly patients and those with underlying malignancy.

Case Reports:

Christian D. Stone, Samuel Klein, Karen McDoniel, Nicholas O. Davidson, Chandra Prakash, and Steven M. Strasberg

Celiac Disease Unmasked After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 270-271. [Full Text] [PDF]  
A report of profound diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition secondary to celiac disease that manifested after pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple surgery). The patient had no prior diarrhea or other symptoms of celiac disease and the diagnosis was unsuspected for months. A review of this underappreciated presentation of celiac disease is provided.

Rhoads Lecture:

Stanley J. Dudrick

A 45-Year Obsession and Passionate Pursuit of Optimal Nutrition Support: Puppies, Pediatrics, Surgery, Geriatrics, Home TPN, A.S.P.E.N., Et Cetera
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 272-287. [Full Text] [PDF]  
A candid account of the many innovations, fundamental developments and discoveries in the evolution and successful clinical application of parenteral nutrition; and its subsequent stimulus to providing optimal nutrition support, to the founding of A.S.P.E.N., and to inducing changes in the way medicine is practiced today.

Presidential Address:

Scott A. Shikora

Severe Obesity: A Growing Health Concern A.S.P.E.N. Should Not Ignore
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 288-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Obesity is a malnutrition whose prevalence is growing worldwide. The treatments of obesity therefore should be considered forms of nutrition support. A.S.P.E.N., as the preeminent clinical nutrition professional organization, should pay greater attention to obesity including the surgical treatment options.

Reviews:

J. Diks, D.E.C. van Hoorn, R.J. Nijveldt, P.G. Boelens, Z. Hofman, H. Bouritius, Klaske van Norren, and P.A.M. van Leeuwen

Preoperative Fasting: An Outdated Concept?
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 298-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
Recent information indicates that fasting before surgery changes the metabolic state in such a way that it may have adverse effects on the patient’s recovery. Animal and human studies are accumulating that preoperative feeding with specialized clinical nutrition may improve this recovery.

Techniques, Materials, Devices:

Premysl Bercik, Vincent Schlageter, Marina Mauro, John Rawlinson, Pavel Kucera, and David Armstrong

Noninvasive Verification of Nasogastric Tube Placement Using a Magnet-Tracking System: A Pilot Study in Healthy Subjects
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 305-310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  
The magnet-tracking system allows accurate, real-time, 3-dimensional localization of a nasogastric tube with respect to anatomic landmarks. This technique was compared with manometry and fluoroscopy.

Editorials:

Charles W. Van Way, III

Health Care For All
(SAGE) JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2005 29: 311-313. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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