Indirect calorimetry (IC) is considered as the gold standard to determine energy expenditure, by measuring pulmonary gas exchanges. It is a non-invasive technique that allows clinicians to personalize the prescription of nutrition support to the metabolic needs and promote a better clinical outcome. Recent technical developments allow accurate and easy IC measurements in spontaneously breathing … Read more
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo provides an unmatched resource for gathering the latest information and innovations related to food, nutrition and dietetics. The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters will be demoed at the Microlife USA booth 533. The MedGem And BodyGem Indirect Calorimeter Are Used By Colleges to train … Read more
The relationship between resting metabolic rate and quality of life is moderated by age and body composition in women: a cross-sectional study. Published by Melissa J. Benton and Andrea M. Hutchins. Background Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is related to body composition, which is also related to resting metabolic rate (RMR). RMR can be increased … Read more
Resting Metabolic Rate may become the next vital sign for evaluating and treating obesity in primary care. Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them. Estimation formulas cannot factor in thyroid issues, the effects of medications, … Read more
The Microlife MedGem indirect calorimetry device measures your clients Resting Metabolic Rate, to optimize their weight loss results. Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the BodyGem and MedGem scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them. Estimation formulas cannot factor in thyroid issues, the effects of medications, etc. For … Read more
The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimetry devices are being demonstrated at the 2024 ACSM, American College of Sports Medicine, Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts at the Hynes Convention Center from Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, May 31, 2024. Visit the Microlife booth to see how the handheld BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters can accurately determine a client’s … Read more
The Five A’s construct (ask, advise, assess, assist, arrange) was originally developed by the National Cancer Institute to guide physician intervention in smoking cessation. The U.S. Public Health Service used the A’s construct to report on high-quality, controlled clinical trials in tobacco cessation, many conducted in primary care settings to test brief, feasible population-level interventions. … Read more
The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimetry devices measure your clients Resting Metabolic Rate, to optimize their weight loss results. Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the BodyGem and MedGem scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them. Estimation formulas cannot factor in thyroid issues, the effects of medications, etc. For the … Read more
The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters measure Resting Metabolic Rate, to help Bariatric Doctors, Nutritionists, Dietitians and Personal Trainers; optimize the weight management results of their clients. Microlife Medical Home Solutions is assisting physicians’ and their medical practices with implementing a patient-centered, physician-guided approach to an improved evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases. The … Read more
The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters measure Resting Metabolic Rate, to help Bariatric Doctors, Nutritionists, Dietitians and Personal Trainers; optimize the weight management results of their clients. Microlife Medical Home Solutions is assisting physicians’ and their medical practices with implementing a patient-centered, physician-guided approach to an improved evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases. The … Read more