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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-2015-000991http://spcare.bmj.com/content/early/2016/04/28/bmjspcare-2015-000991.fullNwosu 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.e6www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3…0499-X/abstractResearchgate link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233826517_Hydration_in_Advanced_Cancer_Can_Bioelectrical_Impedance_Analysis_Improve_the_Evidence_Base_A_Systematic_Review_of_the_LiteratureNwosu 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.extractCopyright Dr Amara Nwosu, AmiPal Media 2016. www.amaranwosu.comhttps://twitter.com/amaranwosuMusic by Bensoundwww.bensound.com/royalty-free-music



