Cardiometabolic Health typically involves assessing several clinical parameters for chronic disease risk—such as body mass index, waist circumference, fasting blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure. However, precisely quantifying body composition beyond BMI is increasingly important in monitoring health status. In this month’s newsletter, Clinical Research Associate Joe Bonner
In the spirit of September being “Healthy Aging Month,” we would like to highlight the importance of body composition changes that can occur with aging. In this month’s newsletter, Clinical Research Associate Joe Bonner will briefly review some of these physiological adaptations and research on healthy strategies to promote aging
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications have increasingly been prescribed to treat cardiometabolic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases—Yeo et al (2024) conducted a nationwide analysis on the usage of GLP-1’s in patients without diabetes and observed a 700% (from 21,000 in 2019 to 174,000 in 2023) increase between the
The integrity of our cells is critically important to maintain our health status. Bio-electrical impedance (BIA) can quickly and effectively offer insight into our cellular phase angle (PhA), which is a relevant measure of cell membrane health. In this week’s newsletter, Clinical Research Associate Joseph Bonner will discuss what PhA
Monitoring skeletal muscle mass and mitigating the risk of malnutrition is important for patients in multiple therapeutic areas. Additionally, key fluid variables such as intracellular water, extracellular water, and total body water can offer insight into water retention and possible inflammation. In this week’s newsletter, Clinical Research Associate Joseph Bonner
Patients requiring substantial medical care are often treated in intensive care units (ICU). This article explores how body composition can support medical oversight in critical care settings. Intensive Care Admission Rates & Main Diagnoses According to the Society of Critical Care Medicine, over 5 million patients are admitted to the
Benefits of Exercise & Physical Activity Participation Exercise offers a multitude of health benefits, “… including better general and health-related quality of life, better functional capacity and better mood states.” Many health promoting organizations promote regular engagement in physical activity. The American College of Sports Medicine and Center for Disease
In celebration of American Heart month this February, this article will focus on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a few critical considerations for those impacted by CVD. CVD Prevalence CVD is one of the leading chronic diseases and causes of mortality in many countries. Globally, Li et al in the 2019
Monitoring fluid balance is very important in the context of kidney diseases. In this article, we’ll review why it’s critical to measure relevant physiological factors related to fluid status and how InBody’s technology may support clinical settings in managing vulnerable patient populations. Importance of Fluid Balance in Kidney Disease According
Welcome to the InBody BWA newsletter, where we aim to provide you with the latest research & applications of body composition in clinical populations. In this edition, we will share recent studies on assessing fall risk in vulnerable populations. The World Health Organization has recently reported that falls are the