Lotte Drustrupand Mette Holst Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Malnutrition
Department of Gastroenterology, Aalborg University Hospital, Demark
Lotte Drustrupand Mette Holst is affiliated to Aalborg University Hospital. he is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Lotte Drustrup and Mette Holst
Mucositis is one of the most significant side effects reported in patients receiving high-dose chemotherapy (HDT), either BEAM (a combination therapy) or Melphalal prior to stem cell transplantation due to hematology disease. Mucositis induces pain, diarrhea and reduced food intake in different degrees. This study investigated incidence of mucositis, nutritional risk by NRS (2002 screening), and artificial nutritional therapy in HDT patients. Methods: A retrospective observational cohort included all adult patients treated with HDT prior to stem cell transplantation due to lymphoma or multiple myeloma at Aalborg University view moreĀ»