Malnutrition and Bioimpedance: A Key Tool for Health
When we think of malnutrition, we often imagine scenes of famine in distant countries. However, malnutrition is a problem that can affect individuals in our own community, often in less visible ways. It occurs when the body does not receive the essential nutrients it needs to function properly. This can happen for various reasons, including […]
Malnutrition in the Onset of Frailty
Introduction The improvement of care and the extension of life expectancy have led to a significant increase in the number of elderly people in Western countries and thus in pathologies associated with aging. One of the main consequences of aging is the development of frailty in older individuals, which leads to an increased susceptibility to […]
Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness
Introduction In this article, we will explore the concept of bioimpedance and its role in raising awareness about breast cancer, particularly during Pink October. We will delve into the details of bioimpedance, its usefulness in assessing overall health, and how it can be linked to breast cancer awareness. Pink October is a month dedicated to […]
Case Study – Malnutrition Related to Covid-19
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Malnutrition is a condition characterized by a body mass loss greater than 5% in 1 month according to the Haute Autorité de Santé¹, which can be a consequence of a pathology such as cancer² or […]
Bioimpedance Measurement as a Research Tool
Introduction Research, whether academic or private, has the primary objective of answering scientific questions using standardized protocols that involve a number of measurement tools. Their role is to generate objective data that are then used to address the scientific hypotheses posed upstream of the protocol. Therefore, it is necessary to know 1) the parameters measured […]
The intestinal microbiota: a major player in our health
Recently, the gut and the intestinal microbiota have experienced a resurgence of interest due to their influence on the functioning of the body and on the health status of individuals. In this article, we will discuss the basics of the functioning of the gut and microbiota as well as the consequences of changes in the […]