Pro-Stat(R) Improves Muscle Anabolism in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients
13 Ottobre 2009 - 3:10PM
Marketwired
Medical Nutrition USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDNU) announced the results of
an independent randomized controlled, prospective study, conducted
by a team of clinicians from Vanderbilt University Medical Center
in Nashville, Tenn., and Fresenius Medical Care of North America,
Waltham, MA, which demonstrated that chronic hemodialysis (CHD)
patients had statistically significant improvements in total amino
acids concentrations when taking Pro-Stat®, a medical food
providing 15 grams of concentrated protein per ounce. Patients were
given Pro-Stat before and during hemodialysis and compared to a
control group. This study was published in the September 2009 issue
of "The Journal of Renal Nutrition," a publication of the National
Kidney Foundation.
Dialysis patients are at high risk for protein malnutrition
since they lose protein with each treatment, have greater protein
needs, often develop anorexia, taste disorders, and have an
aversion to meat. If they are not consuming adequate calories and
protein, their body begins breaking down muscle (catabolism) for
energy and protein needs. The use of a protein supplementation for
this population can significantly reduce the risk of protein
malnutrition and may help improve overall health. Since these
patients are also fluid restricted, typical larger dose
reconstituted protein supplements (6-8 oz) are not appropriate.
Pro-Stat was chosen for this study due to its small, one-ounce
dose, rapidly absorbable hydrolyzed form, clinical record, and
pleasant taste. It is also low in sodium, phosphorus, and
potassium, as required for renal patients. The study concluded that
"oral protein supplementation with Pro-Stat alone improves
whole-body and skeletal muscle protein anabolism in a
dose-dependent manner in CHD patients." Further, the study
recommended that this result should be taken into account during
clinical decision-making.
This study is further proof that Pro-Stat is effective against
the protein-wasting effects associated with chronic hemodialysis,"
Frank Newman, Medical Nutrition Chairman and CEO, said, "These
compelling results will provide valuable insight to renal care
clinicians in their continual efforts to guard against protein
catabolism among CHD patients."
A copy of the study abstract is available at
http://www.jrnjournal.org/article/S1051-2276(09)00041-7/abstract.
About Medical Nutrition USA, Inc.
Medical Nutrition USA develops and distributes products for the
nutritionally at risk who are under medical supervision. Its
products are used primarily in long-term care facilities,
hospitals, dialysis clinics and bariatric clinics. The Company's
product lines include Pro-Stat®, Fiber-Stat® and UTI-Stat(TM), as
well as private label products. Additional information is available
at www.mdnu.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are
subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Although we believe
that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking
statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially
from those projected or assumed. Risks and uncertainties that could
cause or contribute to such material difference include, but are
not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in customer
demand, changes in trends in the nursing home, renal care, health
food and bariatric surgery markets, changes in competitive pricing
for products, and the impact of our competitors' new product
introductions. Our future financial condition and results of
operations, as well as any forward-looking statements are subject
to change and inherent risk and uncertainties. Other important
factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from
those expressed in forward-looking statements is contained in the
Medical Nutrition USA, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended January 31, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 24, 2009 and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
July 31, 2009 filed on September 11, 2009.
Contacts: Medical Nutrition USA, Inc. Frank J. Kimmerling Vice
President/CFO 800.221.0308 Email Contact Investor Relations Adam
Friedman 212.981.2529 x18 Email Contact
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