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Quick, Inexpensive and Non-Invasive Method to Measure Body Composition

While developing fitness and health, it is necessary to correctly understand your body composition. According to the medical industry, monitoring body mass index (BMI) is an ideal method to assess healthy weight. BMI is the ratio of weight in kilograms to height in meters squared.

From Bodystat Ltd 12 Sep 2017

Oxidative Stress and its Effect on Human Body

Oxіdаtіоn is a chemical reaction, it causes iron to turn to rust and turns a cut apple brown upon exposure to the air. In the body, oxidative stress is a chemical imbalance that supports the oxidation of tissues and cells.

From Bodystat Ltd 6 Sep 2017

Accurate Ways to Measure Body Fat Percentage

Body fat percentage can be measured in a number of ways. These include calipers, scales, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and the gold standard, underwater weighing and DEXA which can be difficult to use on a regular basis.

From Bodystat Ltd 30 Aug 2017

HbA1c Testing for Diagnosing and Monitoring Diabetes

Haemoglobin bonds with oxygen to carry around the body and can also bond with glucose in the bloodstream, which results in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). HbA1c remains in the RBCs for 8 to 12 weeks, for the lifetime of the red blood cell, as the bond is irreversible and so can be used for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes.

From EKF Diagnostics 23 Aug 2017

Significance of Body Composition Analysis

Body composition describes the components that make up the body, of which body fat is predominant. Other components include bones, lean muscle mass, and water.

From Bodystat Ltd 22 Aug 2017

Speech Recognition in Healthcare: a Significant Improvement or Severe Headache?

Voice recognition is actively used in an array of ways: from improving customer service to combating crime, to name a few. In addition, BCC Research reveals that the global market for SR will increase from $104.4 billion in 2016 to $184.9 billion in 2021.

21 Aug 2017

Accurate Measurement of Body Composition Helps Improve Fitness Level

What are the criteria to measure weight loss progress and success? Is body composition analysis a alternative to weighing and BMI calculations?

From Bodystat Ltd 2 Aug 2017

Common Health Risks and Associated Symptoms of Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects blood glucose control, and has become a growing problem across the world. From 1980 to 2014, the prevalence of diabetes grew from 4.7% to 8.5% worldwide, with the number of individuals affected by this disease increasing from 108 million to 422 million, respectively.

From EKF Diagnostics 2 Aug 2017

Tissue Regeneration using 3D-Printed Bioactive Glass Scaffolds

The medical industry is already using 3D printing, also referred to as additive manufacturing (AM) in many different areas. For instance, 3D printing of hearing aids has become a routine process, and many studies have also been reported where 3D printers were used for developing patient-specific implants made from metal or plastic.

From Mo-Sci Corp. 1 Aug 2017

Working to facilitate early mental health support for young people

Alarming statistics from the Mental Health Foundation indicate that there is clearly an unmet need in the provision of childhood mental health care and that mental health issues among children and adolescents are becoming increasingly common.

From University of Derby Online Learning 21 Jun 2017

Professional treatments and facilities at Addiction Helper can help patients fight substance abuse

A common and effective way to recover from drug addiction is by booking yourself into a rehab centre to gain access to better treatment and professional support than you would receive at home.

13 Jun 2017

Haemoglobin Testing Methods

Technological advancements in haemoglobin testing have resulted in ground-breaking techniques and devices that help in the measurement of haemoglobin concentration in patients.

From EKF Diagnostics 5 Jun 2017

How healthcare organizations can benefit from social media analysis

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are in the spotlight of many tech news websites, and it is not for nothing. These technologies are being actively implemented in an array of spheres, and some AI uses make the mind boggle.

From EffectiveSoft Corporation 23 May 2017

Using Electronic Nose for Odor Assessment

In traditional odor assessment methods, subjective human panels are used to assess ambient air samples that are collected in tedlar bags. Following this, a summary report using standard descriptors such as sweet, foul, pungent, and so on is generated. While such reports prove useful, they are not quantitative and cannot be interpreted easily.