Scientific Papers
THE EFFECT OF AN ORAL GLUCOSE LOAD ON SODIUM AND WATER EXCRETION AFTER RAPID INTRAVENOUS INFUSION OF 0.9% (W/V) SALINE
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Previous studies have suggested that oral or intravenous glucose enhances salt and water retention following a saline load. To test this, we studied the effects of an oral glucose load on urinary [...]
RENAL PHYSIOLOGY AND DISEASE IN PREGNANCY
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VARIATION OF SKIN SURFACE PH, SEBUM CONTENT AND STRATUM CORNEUM HYDRATION WITH AGE AND GENDER IN A LARGE CHINESE POPULATION.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Evidence suggests the importance of skin biophysical properties in predicting diseases and in developing appropriate skin care. The results to date of studies on skin surface pH, stratum corneum (SC) hydration and [...]
TOTAL BODY WATER CHANGES AFTER AN EXERCISE INTERVENTION TRACKED USING BIOIMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY: A DEUTERIUM OXIDE COMPARISON
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) for the estimation of total body water (TBW) has advantages over isotope dilution techniques, including cost, portability, and ease of use. The aim of the current study was to [...]