Medical nutrition

Dysphagia is the term used to describe difficulty in swallowing, that has devastating consequences, such as malnutrition, dehydration and aspiration pneumonia. This symptom is a highly prevalent co-morbidity among patients suffering from a range of conditions including stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, patients treated for head and neck cancer, and among older adults. Dysphagia generally occurs in all age groups, including pediatric patients.​

Thickening liquids and food texture modification is an effective and safe method of improving patients’ swallowing ability, improving nutritional intake and reducing the risk of aspiration.​

Our range of nutritional solutions such as ThickenUp Junior, ThickenUp and ThickenUp Clear for pediatrics and adults, as well as our Texture Modified Food products, are tailored-made to improve swallowing function and decrease the risk of complications of dysphagia.​

We are engaged in promoting The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) framework terminology and support its development across the world, in all care settings and for all cultures.

Affecting 463 million people worldwide, diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to produce insulin or use it properly—leading to high glucose levels in blood.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, accounting for around 90% of all cases. There are several factors that contribute to the development of diabetes such as excess body weight and physical inactivity, which make the body resistant to to using its own insulin. If blood sugar levels are left unchecked, patients can develop conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. All of which bring their own health risks and challenges.

There is also a stage called prediabetes—where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. By identifying and managing this stage, you can reduce the likelihood of progressing to type 2 diabetes.

CF is an inherited disorder that severely damages the lungs, digestive system and other organs. CF affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices, causing the fluids to become viscous and sticky, as opposed to lubricating. This causes the secretions to block tubes, ducts and passages—especially in the lungs and pancreas.

Although CF is progressive and needs daily care, people with the condition are usually able to attend school and work. Advances in screening, treatment and nutritional management over the last few decades have contributed to improvements in clinical outcomes, quality of life, and life expectancy.

Since our first solution offerings with Peptamen, we have continued engaging in innovation to develop new generation of formulas with an exclusively licensed pre-digested fat component specifically designed for pancreatic insufficient patients.

Nutritional support in critically ill patient prevents further metabolic deterioration and loss of lean body mass. Decrease in length of hospital stay, morbidity rate and improvement in patient outcomes have attracted and valued the use of nutrition support in the critically ill patients.

With expertise from brands like Impact, Isosource, Novasource and Peptamen we are able to provide science-based, clinically proven nutritional solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of patients in critical conditions.

Optimal nutrition therapy to critically ill patients can bring about faster recovery and better outcomes.

Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent developmental disorders that affect movement and posture. These disorders are most likely caused by disturbances in the development of the brain at fetal or infant stage. The motor disorders of cerebral palsy are often accompanied by issues with sensation, perception, cognition, communication and behavior by epilepsy, and by secondary musculoskeletal problems.

There are many different types of Cerebral Palsy, which vary in the parts of the body that are affected, the type of impairment and the severity of mobility limitations.

Cerebral Palsy has a major impact on the child’s and caregiver’s quality of life. Caregivers are under a lot of pressure, and implications can affect their overall quality of life. Our goal is to provide specifically designed product ranges and services to help caregivers and patients overcome such challenges and improve their daily lives both physically and emotionally.

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