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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2010; 16(16): 1999-2004
Published online Apr 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i16.1999
Comparison of two nutritional assessment methods in gastroenterology patients
Branka F Filipović, Milan Gajić, Nikola Milinić, Branislav Milovanović, Branislav R Filipović, Mirjana Cvetković, Nela Šibalić
Branka F Filipović, Nikola Milinić, Mirjana Cvetković, Department of Gastroenterohepatology, Clinical and Hospital Center “Bezanijska Kosa”, Belgrade 11080, Serbia
Milan Gajić, School of Medicine, Institute for Medical Statistics, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
Branislav Milovanović, Faculty of Cardiology School of Medicine, Belgrade 11000, Serbia and Laboratory for Neurocardiology, Clinical and Hospital Center “Bezanijska Kosa”, Belgrade 11080, Serbia
Branislav R Filipović, Institute of Anatomy “Niko Miljanic”, School of Medicine, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
Nela Šibalić, Biochemical Laboratory, Clinical and Hospital Center “Bezanijska Kosa”, Belgrade 11080, Serbia
Author contributions: Filipović BF was the main insvestigator and study designer; Milinić N, and Cvetković M performed the patient investigation and nutritional assessment; Gajić M and Filipović BR performed the statistical analysis and table design; Milovanović B performed the bioelectrical impedance analysis; Šibalić N analysed and interpreted the biochemical results.
Supported by (in part) The Grant of Ministry of Science, Technology and Development of the Republic of Serbia, No. 156031
Correspondence to: Branka F Filipović, MD, MSc, Department of Gastroenterohepatology, Clinical and Hospital Center “Bezanijska Kosa”, Autoput s/n, Belgrade 11080, Serbia. branka.filipovic3@gmail.com
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Received: November 10, 2009
Revised: December 8, 2009
Accepted: December 15, 2009
Published online: April 28, 2010
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