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Nicolás Velasco

Researcher at Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Publications -  27
Citations -  2574

Nicolás Velasco is an academic researcher from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. The author has contributed to research in topics: Mediterranean diet & Body mass index. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 25 publications receiving 1850 citations.

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GLIM Criteria for the Diagnosis of Malnutrition: A Consensus Report From the Global Clinical Nutrition Community

TL;DR: A consensus scheme for diagnosing malnutrition in adults in clinical settings on a global scale is proposed and it is recommended that the etiologic criteria be used to guide intervention and anticipated outcomes.
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GLIM criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition - A consensus report from the global clinical nutrition community.

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TL;DR: This initiative is focused on building a global consensus around core diagnostic criteria for malnutrition in adults in clinical settings.
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Gut mucosal atrophy after a short enteral fasting period in critically ill patients.

TL;DR: It was found that a short period of enteral fasting was associated with significant duodenal mucosal atrophy and abnormal gut permeability in critically ill patients.
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Influence of legume intake on biliary lipids and cholesterol saturation in young Chilean men: Identification of a dietary risk factor for cholesterol gallstone formation in a highly prevalent area*

TL;DR: Biliary cholesterol saturation increased in 19 of the 20 subjects; the mean of the group markedly increased from 110% to 169% (p less than 0.001) after the legume diet, consistent with the hypothesis that legume intake is a potential risk factor for cholesterol gallstone disease.