As we step into the New Year, many of us set goals to improve our overall health and well-being. One area often overlooked is gut health, which plays a critical role in digestion, immunity, and even mental well-being. A key ingredient gaining attention for its ability to support gut health is galactooligosaccharides (GOS). Medtrition believes is supporting the whole body and al...

  This panel discussion explores cutting-edge trends in the integration of nutrition and wound care management for 2025. Experts will delve into the latest scientific advancements in nutrition intervention and healing, new approaches to managing chronic wounds, and the role of emerging research surrounding nutrition, and wound intervention. Attendees will gain insig...

In healthcare, safety protocols are essential for ensuring the well-being of patients. However, even with the best systems in place, errors can occur that can have serious consequences. An article recently published in the Nutrition in Clinical Practice (NCP) journal shines a light on one such issue—enteral misconnections.  The article titled "The Lingering Safety Menace: A ...

From the desk of Dr Nancy Collins, PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND Long-term care (LTC) professionals face many challenges in providing adequate nutrition for residents with or at risk of pressure injuries and other types of wounds. One issue is that many residents receiving modified consistencies may already have reduced overall calorie and protein intakes. This means wounds may n...

From the desk of Dr Nancy Collins, PhD, RDN, LD, NWCC, FAND Nutritional problems are easy to identify at the extremes of the condition. For example, the extremely underweight or overweight patient is easy to spot even for the layperson. However, a patient who appears to be normal weight may have just as many nutritional problems but may not receive the appropriate nutritiona...