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Phase angle as an index of physiological status: validating bioelectrical assessments of hydration and cell mass in health and disease
AbstractBioelectrical impedance (BI) is a practical method to assess body composition in health and disease. This method relies on the passive conduction of an applied, safe, low-level alternating current through water and electrolytes in the body. Using a phase-sensitive device, BI yields measurements of impedance (Z) and its components, resistance (R) and reactance (Xc), that are related geometrically as phase angle (PhA). In vitro studies provide empirical evidence relating BI measurements to physiological variables. Cooking raw food samples results in greater decreases in PhA, predominantly Xc, with smaller reductions ...
Source: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - November 7, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Patient and health care provider knowledge of diabetes and diabetic microvascular complications: a comprehensive literature review
AbstractDiabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy occur in more than 50% of people with diabetes, contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality. Patient understanding of these microvascular complications is essential to ensure early recognition and treatment of these sequalae as well as associated symptoms, yet little is known about patient knowledge of microvascular sequalae. In this comprehensive literature review, we provide an overview of existing knowledge regarding patient knowledge of diabetes, retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy. We also discuss health care provider ’s knowledge of these sequ...
Source: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - November 2, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Reproductive axis ageing and fertility in men
AbstractCompared to women, increasing male age is not accompanied by such marked changes in reproductive function but changes certainly do happen. These include alterations to the hypothalamo-pituitary-testicular axis, with resultant implications for testosterone production and bioavailability as well as spermatogenesis. There is a decline in sexual function as men age, with a dramatic increase in the prevalence of erectile dysfunction after the age of 40, which is a marker for both clinically evident as well as covert coronary artery disease. Despite a quantitative decline in spermatogenesis and reduced fecundability, the...
Source: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - November 2, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

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Source: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - November 2, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

The role of bioelectrical phase angle in patients with heart failure
AbstractThe most challenging feature of heart failure (HF) still remains the evaluation of congestion. Residual congestion at discharge and the difficulties in perfectly dosing therapies in order to balance the hydration status of the patient are the most worrisome issues when dealing with HF.The use of bioimpedance vector analysis (BIVA) might promote a different approach in the general management of patients with HF. BIVA is a reliable, fast, bedside tool able to assess the congestion status. It proved to be helpful to physicians for diagnosing congestive status, managing therapies, and providing prognostic information i...
Source: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - October 25, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Development and function of the fetal adrenal
AbstractThe adrenal cortex undergoes multiple structural and functional rearrangements to satisfy the systemic needs for steroids during fetal life, postnatal development, and adulthood. A fully functional adrenal cortex relies on the proper subdivision in regions or ‘zones’ with distinct but interconnected functions, which evolve from the early embryonic stages to adulthood, and rely on a fine-tuned gene network. In particular, the steroidogenic activity of the fetal adrenal is instrumental in maintaining normal fetal development and growth. Here, we review and discuss the most recent advances in our understanding of ...
Source: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - October 18, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Endocrine responses of the stress system to different types of exercise
In conclusion, it is important to consider which type of exercise and what threshold is suitable for different target groups of exercising people. This approach intends to suggest types of exercise appropriate for different target groups in health and disease and subsequently to introduce them as medical prescription models. (Source: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders)
Source: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - October 15, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Iodine status and supplementation in pregnancy: an overview of the evidence provided by meta-analyses
AbstractIodine supplementation during pregnancy in areas with mild-moderate deficiency is still a matter of debate. The present study aimed at systematically reviewing currently available evidences provided by meta-analyses with the aim to further clarify controversial aspects regarding the need of iodine supplementation in pregnancy as well as to provide guidance on clinical decision-making, even in areas with mild-moderate deficiency. Medline, Embase and Cochrane search from 1969 to 2022 were performed. For the purpose of this review, only studies containing meta-analytic data were selected. A total of 7 meta-analyses we...
Source: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders - October 13, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research