Publicaciones científicas
A proposed method for assessing plasma hypertonicity in vivo
Indices of plasma hypertonicity, elevated plasma concentrations of solutes that draw fluid out of cells by osmosis, are needed to pursue hypertonicity as a possible risk factor for obesity and chronic disease. This paper proposes a new index that may be [...]
Thirst drives us to drink at least two litres of water a day.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23216505
French children start their school day with a hydration deficit.
Background and Aims: Fluid requirements of children vary as a function of gender and age. To our knowledge, there is very little literature on the hydration status of French children. We assessed the morning hydration [...]
Influence of skin type, race, sex, and anatomic location on epidermal barrier function.
The intact skin represents a barrier to the uncontrolled loss of water, proteins, and plasma components from the organism. Owing to its complex structure, the epidermal barrier with its major layer, the stratum corneum, is [...]