by In Lam  , Irina Gutman  , Ashley Feist  and Mark Mariski

Received: 10 March 2017;  Published: 22 June 2017;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.1701003

After lung transplant, infection is a leading contributor to morbidity and mortality, and hypogammaglobulinemia (HGG) may be an important risk factor for many of these infections.  Some reports suggest that HGG not only increases the risk of various infections, but also worsens survival.  The incidence of HGG has been shown to increase after lung transplant, and may be as high as 70%.  In order to mitigate this risk, intravenous immunoglobulin G (IVIG) replacement for the treatment of HGG has been utilized.  Howeve [...]

by Gerald P. Morris

Received: 22 February 2019;  Published: 11 April 2017;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.1701002

(1) Background: Lung transplantation is an increasingly utilized treatment for end-stage lung disease. Scarcity of organ donors limiting transplantation underscores the importance of optimal histocompatibility testing approaches to facilitate organ allocation and avoid immunologic rejection. Significant data has emerged over the past decade to define the role of alloantibodies against HLA in the pathogenesis of post-lung transplant complications. (2) Methods: Medical literature from 1996–2016 related to search term [...]

by Pål Dag Line

Received: 07 April 2017;  Published: 11 April 2017;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.1701001

by Carlos Armenta-Déu

Received: 20 September 2024;  Published: 20 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2501001

This work focuses on designing a control unit for improving Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) performance powering electric vehicles when operating in variable atmospheric pressure conditions, a current situation in mountainous countries with sudden changes in road altitude. The paper studies and analyzes the PEM fuel cell behavior working with hydrogen supply from a pressurized tank and oxygen input from atmospheric air supply in journeys with continuous variation of road level due to the orography. The w [...]

by Khalid Nawaz  , Iqra  , Muneeb Ullah  , Jin-Wook Yoo  , Umme Aiman  , Madiha Ghazanfar  and Muhammad Naeem

Received: 21 June 2024;  Published: 10 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2501002

The persistent inflammation of the intestinal mucosa is the main characteristic of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a lifelong illness that affects people of both genders. The exact etiology is still undefined while previously it was attributed to genetic components. Later, it was investigated that the environment has an equal effect on the development of IBD encompassing both Crohn’s disease (CD) and Ulcerative colitis (UC). Among environmental risk factors linked to IBD, diet, notably the transition toward the W [...]

by Recent Progress in Nutrition Editorial Office

Received: 02 January 2025;  Published: 02 January 2025;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2501001

The editors of Recent Progress in Nutrition would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up t [...]

by Haile Bikila  , Solomon Shiferaw  and Tariku Tesfaye Bekuma

Received: 24 July 2024;  Published: 24 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404021

Human milk is not static; it is an invariant fluid that fluctuates in micro and macronutrient composition during feeding. The fat in human milk contributes above half the energy the infant demands. Moreover, fat is one of the most essential nutrients for brain tissue development during infancy. However, the effect of maternal nutritional status, including dietary intake, on human milk fat levels is not well investigated, particularly in developing nations. This study aimed to assess the level of human milk fat and [...]

by Grace Douglas  , Andrew S Day  and Stephanie C Brown

Received: 23 August 2024;  Published: 13 December 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404020

Dietary and nutritional interventions have been shown to have roles in managing active Crohn disease (CD), with exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) being recommended as the preferred initial treatment in children following diagnosis. In recent years, other nutritional interventions such as the Crohn's disease exclusion diet (CDED) have been considered and evaluated for induction therapy. To date, the long-term benefits of CDED have not been established. This report highlights the outcomes of the prolonged use of CDED [...]

by Ella L. Bracci  , Courtney R. Davis  and Karen J. Murphy

Received: 08 May 2024;  Published: 29 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404019

Malnutrition and frailty are preventable and reversible. However, a significant proportion of aged care residents live with malnutrition and frailty which have associated complications such as increased falls, hospitalizations, infections, and decreased quality of life. Nutrition and dietary interventions can prevent these issues, however, there a few interventions conducted in this setting and no consensus on the most utilized interventions to improve health outcomes. In a crude literature search, we identified 65 [...]

by Anthony L. Dellinger  , Lowell Hughes  , Lesma Griffith  , Terry E. Brady  , Abed Alqader Ibrahim  and Melinda K. M. Goddard

Received: 19 July 2024;  Published: 13 November 2024;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2404018

Recent advances in obesity management reflect the integration of pharmacological, surgical, and behavioral interventions, yet sustainable long-term outcomes remain elusive due to high attrition rates, the complexity of protocol compliance – and for some, costs, risks, and serious side effects. This research combined a patented nutraceutical designed to naturally stimulate serotonin, a biologic hunger agonist, to thereby aid in appetite control and facilitate weight loss through ‘Targeted Eating,’ a single, unrestri [...]