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VitaScan medical applications
Chaque patient a des besoins différents : perte de poids, récupération, prévention ou suivi d’une pathologie chronique. Grâce à sa polyvalence, VitaScan s’adapte à chaque profil et trouve naturellement sa place dans l’officine.
Nutrition and metabolism
The basis of balance
A normal BMI may mask undernutrition. Conversely, a high weight may correspond to healthy muscle mass.
- VitaScan provides a detailed analysis of: Body fat and its distribution (subcutaneous)
- Muscle mass expressed in kg/m² Body protein content, a direct indicator of nutritional status
- Hydration of non-fat mass to assess actual water balance.
These data are particularly useful after bariatric surgery and in monitoring type 2 diabetes.
Oncology
Preserving energy during treatment
Under chemotherapy or immunotherapy, muscle wasting and loss of cellular vitality can be rapid and silent.
By analyzing intracellular volume and phase angle (cellular health index), the pharmacist can detect early onset of cachexia and adjust :
- L’apport protéique
- La supplémentation micronutritionnelle,
- Les conseils pour limiter la perte fonctionnelle.
Geriatrics and frailty
Acting before loss of autonomy
With age, muscle mass falls by 1% per year from the age of 50. Hydration decreases, bone density weakens. VitaScan enables :
- Early detection of sarcopenia, before falls occur
- Assessment of bone mineral content (as a % of fat-free mass) to refer for DEXA if necessary
- Monitoring intracellular hydration, often linked to chronic fatigue in the elderly
Nephrology
Better adjust hydration
In hemodialysis patients, dry weight adjustment is critical. VitaScan distinguishes between :
- Extracellular water (plasma and interstitial spaces)
- Intracellular water (cell vitality and tissue tone)
This precision helps anticipate hydrosodium overload or chronic dehydration, which can weaken the kidneys.
Cardiology
Follow fluids without weighing down the route
Heart failure and peripheral edema require frequent but often invasive monitoring. Here, in less than 10 minutes, the pharmacist obtains :
- Intra/extracellular water distribution
- Volume trends over the years
- Objective support to trigger therapeutic adaptation if necessary
Sport
Measure, progress, recover
An athlete dehydrated by just 2% already loses muscle strength and increases his or her risk of injury. VitaScan provides :
- Tracking actual muscle mass (not just weight)
- Assessment of lean body mass hydration
- The metabolic activity index, a reflection of recovery and overtraining
Rehabilitation and post-operative care
Supporting the takeover
After orthopedic surgery or immobilization, people lose an average of 1 kg of muscle per week without appropriate rehabilitation. With VitaScan :
- We monitor muscle recovery and tissue regeneration
- Adapting protein intake to speed recovery
- Visualize progress session after session
CAT and mental health
An objective look
Dans l’anorexie, la boulimie ou la dépression, l’état nutritionnel est rarement clair.
Les chiffres apportés par VitaScan donnent des repères objectifs et un langage commun pour engager un suivi.