Is protein an important but undervalued macronutrient in the nutritional care of patients with cystic fibrosis?
Body composition assessment and achieving protein balance in the routine care in CF is important to prevent muscle loss and further improve the clinical and overall outcome of these patients. New approaches are needed to optimize the interaction between high essential amino-acid-rich protein intake and pancreatic enzyme regimen in CF. The optimal level of protein intake needs to be assessed in clinically stable CF patients as well as in those recovering from an acute exacerbation.
The expression of ATM mRNA, which is frequently downregulated in laryngeal and pharyngeal cancers, could be a valuable prognostic marker.