Assessment of infant body composition (BC) is crucial to understand the consequences of suboptimal nutritional status and postnatal growth, and the effects of public health interventions.

Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is considered as the reference method in assessing fat-free and fat mass but is costly and not a pragmatic option in daily clinical practice. If devices based ...

One of the more common types of bioelectrical impedance analyzers. Stick-on electrodes are placed onto the hand and foot. The outer electrodes supply the electric current, while the inner pair of ...

Measurement of the phase angle (PhA) from bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) can be explored as a quick and non-invasive method to measure muscle activity and strength, especially useful in people ...

With more than 15 outputs, including skeletal muscle mass and basal metabolic rate, the InBody 770 could revolutionize physical evaluations in the doctorâ s office. Put your feet here. Hold this. Ok, ...

Randomized phase II study comparing mannitol with furosemide for the prevention of cisplatin-induced renal toxicity in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: The OLCSG1406 trial. This is an ASCO Meeting ...

Measuring muscle strength with bioelectrical impedance analysis (IMAGE) Shibaura Institute of Technology Caption Researchers from SIT, Japan, report that thigh phase angle measurements—derived from ...