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Assessing hydration in POEMS syndrome using bioimpedance analysis #21
In this episode I provide an overview of the use of bioimpedance analysis to assess hydration over time in a patient with POEMS syndrome. This was published in the BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care journal and can be found through the link provided below. Nwosu AC, Morris L, Mayland C, Mason S, Pettitt A, Ellershaw J. Longitudinal bioimpedance assessments to evaluate hydration in POEMS syndrome. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000991 http://spcare.bmj.com/content/early/2016/04/28/bmjspcare-2015-000991.full Nwosu AC, Mayland CR, Mason S, Khodabukus AF, Varro A, Ellershaw JE. Hydration in advanced cancer: can bioelectrical impedance analysis improve the evidence base? A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2013; 46(3):433-446.e6 www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3…0499-X/abstract Researchgate link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233826517_Hydration_in_Advanced_Cancer_Can_Bioelectrical_Impedance_Analysis_Improve_the_Evidence_Base_A_Systematic_Review_of_the_Literature Nwosu AC, Mayland CR, Mason SR, Varro A, Ellershaw JE. Patients want to be involved in end-of-life care research. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2013, Dec;3(4):45. spcare.bmj.com/content/early/201…13-000537.extract Copyright Dr Amara Nwosu, AmiPal Media 2016. www.amaranwosu.com https://twitter.com/amaranwosu Music by Bensound www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music