scholarly journals Nutritional Orthopedics and Space Nutrition as Two Sides of the Same Coin: A Scoping Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 483
Author(s):  
Matteo Briguglio
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Space Station ◽  
Deep Space ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Old Patients ◽  
Orthopedic Patient ◽  
Food Challenges ◽  
Metabolic Stresses ◽  
Moon Landing

Since the Moon landing, nutritional research has been charged with the task of guaranteeing human health in space. In addition, nutrition applied to Orthopedics has developed in recent years, driven by the need to improve the efficiency of the treatment path by enhancing the recovery after surgery. As a result, nutritional sciences have specialized into two distinct fields of research: Nutritional Orthopedics and Space Nutrition. The former primarily deals with the nutritional requirements of old patients in hospitals, whereas the latter focuses on the varied food challenges of space travelers heading to deep space. Although they may seem disconnected, they both investigate similar nutritional issues. This scoping review shows what these two disciplines have in common, highlighting the mutual features between (1) pre-operative vs. pre-launch nutritional programs, (2) hospital-based vs. space station nutritional issues, and (3) post-discharge vs. deep space nutritional resilience. PubMed and Google Scholar were used to collect documents published from 1950 to 2020, from which 44 references were selected on Nutritional Orthopedics and 44 on Space Nutrition. Both the orthopedic patient and the astronaut were found to suffer from food insecurity, malnutrition, musculoskeletal involution, flavor/pleasure issues, fluid shifts, metabolic stresses, and isolation/confinement. Both fields of research aid the planning of demand-driven food systems and advanced nutritional approaches, like tailored diets with nutrients of interest (e.g., vitamin D and calcium). The nutritional features of orthopedic patients on Earth and of astronauts in space are undeniably related. Consequently, it is important to initiate close collaborations between orthopedic nutritionists and space experts, with the musculoskeletal-related dedications playing as common fuel.

Preliminarily study of Saturn’s upper atmosphere density by observing Cassini plunging via China’s deep space station

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Lue Chen ◽  
Jin-Song Ping ◽  
Xiang Liu ◽  
Na Wang ◽  
Jian-Feng Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Space Station ◽  
Upper Atmosphere ◽  
Deep Space ◽  
Atmosphere Density

scholarly journals Structure and processes of emergency observation units with a geriatric focus: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pieter Heeren ◽  
Annabelle Hendrikx ◽  
Janne Ceyssens ◽  
Els Devriendt ◽  
Mieke Deschodt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Emergency Care ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Observation Units ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Healthcare Professions

Abstract Background Combining observation principles and geriatric care concepts is considered a promising strategy for risk-stratification of older patients with emergency care needs. We aimed to map the structure and processes of emergency observation units (EOUs) with a geriatric focus and explore to what extent the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) approach was implemented in EOUs. Methods The revised scoping methodology framework of Arksey and O’Malley was applied. Manuscripts reporting on dedicated areas within hospitals for observation of older patients with emergency care needs were eligible for inclusion. Electronic database searches were performed in MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL in combination with backward snowballing. Two researchers conducted data charting independently. Data-charting forms were developed and iteratively refined. Data inconsistencies were judged by a third researcher or discussed in the research team. Quality assessment was conducted with the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies. Results Sixteen quantitative studies were included reporting on fifteen EOUs in seven countries across three continents. These units were located in the ED, immediately next to the ED or remote from the ED (i.e. hospital-based). All studies reported that staffing consisted of at least three healthcare professions. Observation duration varied between 4 and 72 h. Most studies focused on medical and functional assessment. Four studies reported to assess a patients’ medical, functional, cognitive and social capabilities. If deemed necessary, post-discharge follow-up (e.g. community/primary care services and/or outpatient clinics) was provided in eleven studies. Conclusion This scoping review documented that the structure and processes of EOUs with a geriatric focus are very heterogeneous and rarely cover all elements of CGA. Further research is necessary to determine how complex care principles of ‘observation medicine’ and ‘CGA’ can ideally be merged and successfully implemented in clinical care.

Arkadiko: A lunar space station mission proposal for the development of deep space exploration

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Watson ◽  
Bruce Clarke ◽  
Adrian Eilingsfeld ◽  
Nicolo Fantinato ◽  
Bakari Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Space Exploration ◽  
Space Station ◽  
Deep Space ◽  
Deep Space Exploration
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