Water distribution in the foetus and newborn infant.

A short survey is given over changes in water metabolism from early foetal life to infancy. The close connection between water metabolism and body composition is described as well as the changes taking place after birth. The impact of intrauterine malnutrition, delivery and postnatal nutrition is discussed. PMID: 6351536 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE

EFFECT OF VARIOUS STATES OF HYDRATION ON PLASMA ADH AND RENIN IN MAN

To investigate the interaction between antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and renin-angiotensin system, plasma ADH and plasma renin activity (PRA) were determined in normal subjects (n = 10) under various hydrated states. Four experimental conditions, i.e., water loading, infusion of hypertonic saline, acute dehydration induced by furosemide and postural changes, were chosen. 1. Upright posture decreased plasma [...]

Water–the major nutrient

Water metabolism is a major problem in infants of very low birth weight. Their surface is proportionally larger, they have a relatively low intracellular water volume and a high extracellular and total body volume. Kidney function is immature compared to bigger infants, and the neuroendocrine function is also immature. Finally the large surface and the [...]

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MILD DEHYDRATION INDUCES ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC SIGNS OF MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE IN HEALTHY FEMALES WITH PRIOR NORMAL CARDIAC FINDINGS

This study was designed to investigate the hypothesis that mitral valve prolapse (MVP) can be induced after diuresis in women without the abnormality who have characteristic body habitus. Fifteen tall, slim, healthy female volunteers with a normal cardiac findings, echocardiogram, and history were investigated after mild diuresis with furosemide and after placebo. All subjects lost [...]

Body water metabolism in early infancy.

A short survey is given over water metabolism from early fetal life to infancy. The close connection between water metabolism and body composition is described as well as the changes taking place during growth. The impact of intrauterine malnutrition, delivery and postnatal nutrition is discussed, and it is pointed out how the premature infant differs [...]

By |2013-01-31T18:33:24+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Pregnancy and infancy, Scientific papers|0 Comments

THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD HYDRATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHRONIC DISEASES.

There is increasing evidence that mild dehydration plays a role in the development of various morbidities. In this review, the effects of hydration status on chronic diseases are categorized according to the strength of the evidence. Positive effects of maintenance of good hydration are shown for urolithiasis (category lb evidence); constipation, exercise asthma, hypertonic dehydration [...]

By |2013-01-31T18:33:24+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Hydration and health, Scientific papers|0 Comments

A review of fluid and hydration in competitive tennis.

Hypohydration is known to impair performance and increases the risk of heat injury. Therefore, the consumption of appropriate fluid volumes before, during, and after tennis play is important to maintain physiological homeostasis and performance. Tennis is a sport that typically has points lasting fewer than ten seconds, with short-to-moderate rest periods between each work bout. [...]

By |2013-01-31T18:33:11+00:00enero 31st, 2013|Exercise and sport, Scientific papers|0 Comments

Effects of an electrolyte additive on hydration and drinking behavior during wildfire suppression.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a water + electrolyte solution versus plain water on changes in drinking behaviors, hydration status, and body temperatures during wildfire suppression. METHODS: Eight participants consumed plain water, and eight participants consumed water plus an electrolyte additive during 15 hours of wildfire suppression. Participants [...]