Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Prateek Sharma
Summary: Barrett esophagus affects approximately 5% of people in the US and approximately 1% worldwide, with a risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma. Management typically includes acid-suppressive medications and periodic surveillance endoscopy.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fangfang Chen, Lijun Wu, Yiren Chen, Jing Wang, Junting Liu, Guimin Huang, Dongqing Hou, Zijun Liao, Ting Zhang, Xianghui Xie, Gongshu Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the agreement between bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and air displacement plethysmography (ADP) for assessing body composition in children. The results showed that BIA underestimated fat mass and overestimated fat-free mass in normal weight children, while the opposite trend was observed in children with obesity. The agreement between the two methods in measuring fat mass and fat-free mass was strong. Overall, the BIA device is a valid tool for assessing body composition in Chinese preschool children.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jonathan CK. Wells, Jane E. Williams, Leigh C. Ward, Mary S. Fewtrell
Summary: Combining traditional BIA with BIVA(specific) parameters can improve the accuracy of predicting body composition in children, effectively explaining the variability in fat-free mass and fat mass. This approach may be useful for pediatric patients.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Myoung Hoon Jung, Kak Namkoong, Yeolho Lee, Young Jun Koh, Kunsun Eom, Hyeongseok Jang, Wonjong Jung, Jungmok Bae, Jongae Park
Summary: BIA is a method for analyzing human body composition by applying a small current and measuring impedance. A new method for compensating contact resistance was proposed, allowing for accurate estimation of body impedance even with smaller electrodes. Clinical testing with a wrist-wearable BIA device showed improved performance compared to commercial body fat analyzers, offering potential for obesity management.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Arshdeep K. Randhawa, Veronica Jamnik, Michael D. T. Fung, Adam S. Fogel, Jennifer L. Kuk
Summary: The study found that acutely violating BIA measurement assumptions does not significantly alter predicted percent fat mass values across different conditions, especially under different body mass index categories. Although women may experience larger percent fat mass differences than men during dehydration, overall the errors were relatively small.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Nur Demirbas, Ruhusen Kutlu
Summary: This study compared measured body fat, visceral adiposity index (VAI), and lipid accumulation product (LAP) to predict cardiometabolic risk factors. The increase in visceral fat percentage significantly increased CMR.
METABOLIC SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Mirjam C. M. van der Ende-van Loon, Pythia T. Nieuwkerk, Stephan H. C. van Stiphout, Robert C. H. Scheffer, Rogier J. J. de Ridder, Roos E. Pouw, Alaa Alkhalaf, Bas L. A. M. Weusten, Wouter L. Curvers, Erik J. Schoon
Summary: The study found that non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus (NDBE) patients have similar or better health-related quality of life, anxiety, and depression compared to the general population. However, factors such as cancer worry, gastrointestinal symptoms, anxiety and depression, and female gender can influence the negative perception of the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus.
UNITED EUROPEAN GASTROENTEROLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
N. T. Kucukmetin, A. Tiftikci, B. Cicek
Summary: The frequency of Barrett esophagus in the studied population differs from that reported in other geographical regions. Advanced age and long segment Barrett esophagus on endoscopic examination are associated with an increased risk of dysplasia and cancer. Larger prospective studies are needed for further validation.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Dennis Gong, Daniel Lunz, James S. Stover, Stephen J. Meltzer
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the utility of a gene methylation-based biomarker test in predicting progression towards esophageal adenocarcinoma. The survey results showed that the multigene Barrett Esophagus test significantly impacted the clinical decisions of gastroenterologists, influencing surveillance intervals and use of active treatments.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chung-Liang Lai, Hsueh-Kuan Lu, Ai-Chun Huang, Lee-Ping Chu, Hsiang-Yuan Chuang, Kuen-Chang Hsieh
Summary: An estimation equation for abdominal subcutaneous fat area (SFA) was established using bioimpedance analysis (BIA) combined with sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD). The equation showed high accuracy in estimating SFA at different levels of obesity. This study provides a simple, reliable, and practical measurement for epidemiological studies and individual SFA measurement.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Prasad G. Iyer, Amitabh Chak
Summary: Endoscopic surveillance of Barrett's esophagus is crucial for detecting dysplasia and adenocarcinoma, but it has limitations such as subtle appearance of dysplasia and sampling errors. High-resolution white-light endoscopy, electronic chromoendoscopy, and comprehensive sampling are essential for surveillance. Emerging innovations including advanced imaging tools and molecular marker-powered approaches can improve the efficiency of surveillance. Validated quality indicators are needed for further advancement in this field to achieve efficient and effective cancer prevention and treatment.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dorotea Bozic, Ivica Grgurevic, Bisera Mamic, Vesna Capkun, Josipa Bilandzic-Ivisic, Tomislav Ivanovic, Ivona Bozic, Ivan Zaja, Kristian Podrug, Zeljko Puljiz, Zdravko Perko, Ivana Mikolasevic
Summary: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) was used to detect sarcopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis. The study found a fair correlation between BIA parameters and skeletal muscle index (SMI) obtained using computed tomography. The cut-off values for BIA-SMI and phase angle (PA) in the detection of sarcopenia were determined. SMM was significantly associated with outcome, indicating the potential of BIA as a fast and affordable method for detecting sarcopenia in liver cirrhosis patients.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sylvia Ryz, Larissa Nixdorf, Juergen Puchinger, Andrea Lassnigg, Dominik Wiedemann, Martin H. Bernardi
Summary: This study showed that PhA in cardiac surgery patients decreased postoperatively, with patients with lower preoperative PhA being older, frailer, and having longer ICU stays. Preoperative PhA was influenced by frailty and cardiac function, while postoperative PhA decline was influenced by fluid balances and cardiopulmonary bypass times. Perioperative PhA measurement is crucial for risk evaluation in cardiac surgery patients.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Barbara Chaves Santos, Livia Garcia Ferreira, Helem Sena Ribeiro, Maria Isabel Toulson Davisson Correia, Agnaldo Soares Lima, Francisco Guilherme Cancela E Penna, Lucilene Rezende Anastacio
Summary: This study aimed to assess patients on the waiting list for liver transplant using bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) and determine the association between vector placement on the graph and clinical outcomes. The study found that patients with vectors placed in quadrant 4 (Q4) had a worse prognosis.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
S. J. Ko, J. Cho, S. M. Choi, Y. S. Park, C. -H. Lee, S. -M. Lee, C. -G. Yoo, Y. W. Kim, J. Lee
Summary: The study revealed that high PhA above 3.5 was associated with lower in-hospital mortality and a shorter duration of ICU stay, while frailty was associated with more mechanical ventilation days.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2021)