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 […]
Case Study – Influence of Hypothyroidism on Body Composition
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Within the organism, the hormonal system is responsible for transmitting messages in the form of hormones that allow the regulation of major physiological functions. One of the main organs of this system is the thyroid, […]
Case Study – Monitoring Fluid Volume During Dialysis
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Access your personalized space with one click below! Kidney failure is a pathology characterized by a progressive decrease in the kidney’s filtration capacity¹. Initially, therapeutic management aims to maintain kidney function; however, ultimately, the degradation […]