The oxidative stress and its implications in chronic pathologies
1. Overview of oxidative stress Cellular function results in the production of oxygen-derived chemical species called reactive oxygen species (ROS), which have the ability to react with and damage different cellular structures, a process known as oxidation(1). The main site of production within cells is the mitochondria(2), the cellular structure responsible for energy production, but […]
Case Study – Detection of Sarcopenic Obesity
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Skeletal muscle is the organ responsible for locomotion and the ability of individuals to perform daily activities, known as functional capacity. Therefore, muscle dysfunction primarily results in a decrease in functional capacity, the development of […]
Follow-up of a Geriatric Patient
(The original language of this article is Spanish, the graphs are shown as real screenshots in the original language) Measurement Date: June 24, 2020 Sex Female Age 83 years Activity Level Sedentary Pathologies Pulmonary hypertension, cardiomegaly, cataracts An 83-year-old woman with pulmonary hypertension, cardiomegaly, nocturnal home ventilatory support, inoperable cataracts due to her pulmonary condition, […]
Weight Loss Follow-Up in an Obese Patient
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Biody Xpert- Obesity Follow-up of Weight Loss in an Obese Patient Measurement Date: June 24, 2020 Sex Male Age 48 years Activity Level Low Pathologies Controlled hypertriglyceridemia Weight Goal 98 kg. Observations Has not exercised […]
Obesity and Physical Activity: Benefits and Management Modalities
According to a recent expert consensus1, obesity is defined as a disease characterized by a body mass index greater than 30 kg/m², associated with excess fat mass responsible for clinical complications that deteriorate the patient’s health. From a pathophysiological point of view, this excess fat mass causes low-grade systemic inflammation through the production of pro-inflammatory […]