Scientific Papers
Ambient-temperature beverages are consumed at a rate similar to chilled water in heat-exposed workers.
Palatability of beverages has been shown to influence drinking patterns and hydration. Cool beverages are known to enhance palatability; however, situations exist in which cooling is not possible. The purpose of this study was to [...]
The effects of dehydration on rehabilitation outcomes of elderly orthopedic patients.
OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of dehydration, by using the indices of prerenal azotemia and orthostasis, on the rehabilitation outcomes of elderly orthopedic patients. DESIGN: Prospective, pilot study. SETTING: Regional inpatient rehabilitation center. PARTICIPANTS: A [...]
A review of the literature on how important water is to the world’s elderly population.
AIM: This article reviews the literature on how important water is to the world's elderly population. BACKGROUND: Water is a finite resource, so we must preserve the water that we have. Physiological aspects and what [...]
A volume loading test for the detection of hypovolemia and dehydration.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is a need for simple method allowing detection of dehydration and hypovolemia. Based on a new theory of homeostatic blood states, we hypothesized that hemodilution following standardized crystalloid fluid bolus can [...]