Abstract: The present invention is directed an improved nutritional composition, methods of improving digestion, and methods of enhancing the bioavailability of TGF-?.

Abstract: The present invention is directed an improved nutritional composition, methods of improving digestion, and methods of enhancing the bioavailability of TGF-?.

Abstract: A system and a method are provided for monitoring a patient. The system receives information relating to weight and/or LBM of a patient as well as other clinical and medical variable may be input relating to the patient. Warning levels or alert levels are input to the system such that a patient or clinician is immediately notified upon the patient reaching such levels. The system provides local transmission to a patient or remote transmission to, for example, a clinician of the patient or the like. The system and method are particularly useful for patients with chronic disease such that the dynamic nutritional status may be closely monitored and analyzed and ultimately addressed when significant changes occur.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition as well as method for providing nutrition to renal patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes an effective amount of a protein source including whey protein and free amino acids that provide essential as well as nonessential amino acids. The composition is calorically dense and has a moderate osmolality.

Abstract: A method is provided for individuals under treatment for or at risk of atherosclerotic, vascular, cardiovascular, and/or thrombotic disease by administering a composition which comprises a protein source; a carbohydrate source; and at least one lipid selected from the group consisting of: gamma-linolenic acid; eicosapentaenoic acid; docosahexaenoic acid; sterodonic acid; and linolenic acid. Both an enteral and parenteral composition are provided.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions for management of hepatic failure are improved by eliminating certain ammonotelic amino acids and reducing the proportion of essential ammonotelic amino acids. A composition is provided which is optimized for nutritional therapy and suppression of hyperammonemia.

Abstract: A novel amino acid composition is provided for the nutritional maintenance of renal failure patients.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a slide calculator for determination of factors related to metabolic requirements and used in determining parenteral feeding dosages. By use of the calculator, factors, such as basal energy expenditure, body surface area, ideal body weight, and carbohydrate dosage can be determined.The calculator includes a front panel and a back panel, each having several window-like apertures. A slide member is positioned and movable between the front and back panels. Indicia is provided on the front and back panels and is generally arranged adjacent the window-like apertures. Indicia is also provided on the slide member and is arranged for exposure at predetermined windows.In connection with each of the factors to be determined, the indicia on the slide and the indicia adjacent the appropriate window are arranged in a predetermined manner and relationship so as to permit the desired factor to be determined or calculated.