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    Plantar Fascia Coronal Length: A New Parameter for Plantar Fascia Assessment
    (2015) Sari, Ahmet Sinan; Demircay, Emre; Cakmak, Gokhan; Sahin, M. Sukru; Tuncay, I. Cengiz; Altun, Suleyman; 0000-0003-1274-4288; 0000-0001-7677-8423; 25488598; AAL-2368-2021; AAJ-9972-2021
    The effects of gender and various anthropometric variables were previously reported as significant predictors of plantar fascia thickness. Although a strong correlation between either the body weight or body mass index (BMI) and plantar fascia thickness were not demonstrated, a moderate relation was stated. We retrospectively investigated the role of gender, height, weight, and body mass index on plantar fascia thickness at the calcaneal origin (PFCO) and 1 cm distal from the calcaneal origin (PF1cm) and the coronal length of the plantar fascia at the calcaneal origin (CLPF) in healthy subjects. The PFCO, PF1cm, and CLPF were retrospectively measured from magnetic resonance images of 100 healthy subjects. The gender, height, weight, and body mass index of the participants were also noted. Gender was a predictive factor for the length of the CLPF. The subjects with a BMI >25 kg/m(2) had a significantly greater PFCO, PF1cm, and CLPF. Height was mildly and BMI and weight were moderately related to the PFCO. However the CLPF showed a better correlation with height, BMI, and weight than that of plantar fascia thickness. CLPF better reflected the role of weight, BMI, and height than its thickness. It is a new parameter that could be valuable in the evaluation of plantar fascia disorders. (C) 2015 by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. All rights reserved.
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    The Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 Tool For Detecting Malnutrition Risk in Hospitalised Patients: Perspective From A Developing Country
    (2014) Gokcan, Hale; Selcuk, Haldun; Tore, Emin; Gulseren, Pinar; Cambaz, Hatice; Saritas, Seniz; Ocal, Ruhsen; Basaran, Ozgur; Yilmaz, Ugur; Akin, Ebru; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5663-0683; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8445-6413; 25599788; AAR-8893-2020; AAJ-6976-2021; V-3553-2017
    Background/Aims: To verify the validity of the Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS) 2002 test in a Turkish population. Materials and Methods: We prospectively investigated 2566 patients at a tertiary referral hospital. Nutritional status was screened using NRS 2002, and the length of the stay (LOS) was the main outcome measure. Hospital stays >10 days were accepted as prolonged LOS. NRS scores >= 3 were accepted as indicating risk for malnutrition. Statistical analyses were performed to determine the independent risk factors for malnutrition risk and prolonged LOS. Results: The mean age of patients was 56.6 +/- 16.9 years. According to the NRS 2002, 964 patients (37.6%) were without risk, 1320 (51.4%) warranted surveillance and 282 (11%) were at high risk for malnutrition. Malnutrition rate was the highest in the intensive care unit (22.01%). Prolonged LOS was seen in 24.4% of patients. Intensive care unit stay [odds ratio (OR): 0.585; confidence interval (CI): 1.45-2.22; p<0.001] and an NRS score >= 3 (OR: 0.88; CI: 1.87-3.13; p<0.001) were independent risk factors for prolonged LOS. Conclusion: Improving healthcare outcomes while avoiding preventable healthcare costs is an important goal of healthcare provision in developing countries. NRS 2002 was predictive of LOS, and thus, of patient prognosis. Further community-based studies are warranted to assess the impact of NRS 2002 on reducing healthcare costs.