• The choice of diagnostic modality influences the proportion of low muscle strength, low muscle mass, and sarcopenia in colorectal cancer patients 

      Berg, Hedda Beate; Alavi, Dena Treider; Beichmann, Benedicte; Pesonen, Maiju; Henriksen, Christine; Paur, Ingvild; Bøhn, Siv Kjølsrud; Lauritzen, Peter Mæhre; Blomhoff, Rune; Henriksen, Hege (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Background and aims: Low muscle strength, low muscle mass, and sarcopenia have a negative impact on health outcomes in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Different diagnostic modalities are used to identify these conditions ...
    • Effect of a one-year personalized intensive dietary intervention on body composition in colorectal cancer patients: Results from a randomized controlled trial 

      Alavi, Dena Treider; Henriksen, Hege Berg; Lauritzen, Peter Mæhre; Zucknick, Manuela; Bøhn, Siv Kjølsrud; Henriksen, Christine; Paur, Ingvild; Smeland, Sigbjørn; Blomhoff, Rune (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background and aims Changes in body composition may affect colorectal cancer (CRC) patient's risk of cancer recurrence, secondary cancer, and other chronic diseases. The suggested interventions for changes in body composition ...
    • Exploring the barriers to diagnosing malnutrition in patients with cancer: A study on oncologists' perspectives 

      Koteng, Lisa Heide; Sand, Kari; Paur, Ingvild; Bye, Asta; Ervik, Bente; Solheim, Tora S; Ottestad, Inger; Balstad, Trude Rakel (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Background and aim: Patients with cancer are at high risk of malnutrition, yet relevant ICD-10 codes for malnutrition are underutilized in cancer clinics. Understanding oncologists' perspectives is crucial for optimizing ...
    • Validity of dietary intake methods in cancer cachexia 

      Balstad, Trude Rakel; Bråtveit, Marianne; Solheim, Tora S; Koteng, Lisa Heide; Bye, Asta; Jakobsen, Rasmus Dahl; Schødt-Osmo, Bente; Fjeldstad, Siv Hilde; Erichsen, Marianne; Vagnildhaug, Ola Magne; Paur, Ingvild; Ottestad, Inger (Current opinion in supportive and palliative care;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Purpose of review: Accurate assessment of dietary intake, especially energy and protein intake, is crucial for optimizing nutritional care and outcomes in patients with cancer. Validation of dietary assessment methods is ...