The TLR10 polymorphism rs4129009 is associated to poor 28-day survival in patients with cirrhosis and acute on chronic liver failure precipitated by bacterial infection

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s / Digestive and Liver Disease 48S (2016) e1–e17 e17 showed that 70% of patients has insufficient intake of calories and 40-60% inadequate water and sodium intake, despite the nutritional indications provided by the hepatologist. The weekly macronutrient intake was insufficient in 70-95% of cases, with the exception of sugar, which was excessive in 87% of cases including diabetic patients. Conclusions: The intake of total calories anddifferentmacronutrients is inadequate in 80-90% of outpatients with cirrhosis, due to both scarce adherence to the indications given by the hepatologist and low knowledge of nutritional facts. Muscle wasting is very often present even in less advanced disease. This highlights the need of a personalized nutritional approach, including educational and motivational aspects. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dld.2015.12.047