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Malnutrition in the acutely ill patient: is it more than just protein and energy?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Pe Wischmeyer --- Professor of Anaesthesiology, University of Colorado,Malnutrition has traditionally been thought to involve deficiencies in protein and energy (macronutrients); however, we know that specific key nutrients, when deficient. can also lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Large studies performed with replacement of single nutrients, such as... -
Glutamine and its use in selected oncology settings
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Reinette Tydeman-Edwards --- Chief Dietician, South AfricaThis review summarises the latest evidence for the use of glutamine (GLN) in oncology taking cognisance of current systematic reviews and available guidelines. Various studies in adults suggest that GLN supplementation suppresses tumour growth, by restoring the function of natural... -
Physiological response of ryegrass (Lolium spp.) grown at different temperatures to glufosinate ammonium application
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: Tendai Mucheri --- , South Africa Petrus J Pieterse --- , South Africa Carl F Reinhardt --- , South Africa Aleysia Kleinert --- , South AfricaEfficacy of glufosinate ammonium is influenced by temperature. However, several studies show variable results. The response of ryegrass (Lolium spp.) to glufosinate ammonium activity at different temperatures was investigated. Ryegrass was grown at 10/15, 15/20, 20/25, and 25/30 °C (night/day)...