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September 17, 2025Frontiers in NutritionOpen Access

Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis and phase angle to verify early hydration status and prognosis in hospitalized children with nephrotic syndrome: an exploratory case series

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ESE. SilvaMAMayara Gabrielly Germano de AraújoAXAna Márcia Soares Fernandes Xavier

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Overview

Exploratory case series reveals hydration and body composition insights in hospitalized children with nephrotic syndrome, suggesting prognosis implications.

Key Points

  • Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis identified hydration issues and body composition anomalies in children with nephrotic syndrome, aiding early prognosis.
  • The phase angle was significantly lower in symptomatic nephrotic syndrome cases compared to asymptomatic ones, indicating poorer nutritional status.
  • Nutritional screening and anthropometric assessment were performed alongside body composition analysis, underscoring the multifaceted approach required for such patients.
  • Exploratory analysis of nine pediatric cases highlights the urgent need for effective hydration and nutritional assessment methods in nephrotic syndrome.

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Silva et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d45e6231b076d99fa5ecf6https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1588452
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