Microlife Corporation Announces the Purchase of the Entire Assets of HealtheTech. Golden, Colorado – October 26, 2006: Microlife Corporation, the world leader in the development and manufacturing of medical diagnostic equipment including blood pressure monitors, thermometers, peak flow device, and other diagnostic products for home and institutional use, announced it has acquired HealtheTech, Inc. a … Read more
The MedGem indirect calorimetry device is a clinically-validated and FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device for measurement of patient resting metabolic rate (RMR). The MedGem is an easy-to-use, handheld device that accurately measures oxygen consumption (VO2) to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR)*. Measurements made with the MedGem are easy to administer and provide accurate results … Read more
The MedGem indirect calorimetry device is a clinically-validated and FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device for measurement of patient resting metabolic rate (RMR). The MedGem is an easy-to-use, handheld device that accurately measures oxygen consumption (VO2) to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR)*. Measurements made with the MedGem are easy to administer and provide accurate results … Read more
The BodyGem indirect calorimeter that was used by Personal Trainers at Bally’s and 24 Hour Fitness, is available from Microlife Medical Home Solutions. The BodyGem indirect calorimeter was designed by HealtheTech, which was based in Colorado. HealtheTech had forged relationships with Bally’s, 24 Hour Fitness and other fitness clubs; so that many Personal Trainers were using … Read more
Baptist Health is using the Microlife BodyGem indirect calorimeter system can determine metabolic rate for your client in 5-10 minutes. Metabolic testing provides a precise measurement of your clients RMR, which can account for up to 75% of their total calorie needs. With the new year comes resolutions, and losing weight still tops the list … Read more
Information about the Microlife MedGem indirect calorimeter will offered at the upcoming ObesityWeek conference in New Orleans. ObesityWeek is a unique, international event focused on the basic science, clinical application, surgical intervention and prevention of obesity. By combining both American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS) annual meetings, ObesityWeek … Read more
The McCarty Weight Loss Center uses the MedGem indirect calorimeter to measure their bariatric client’s Resting Metabolic Rate. Measuring your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is essential to achieve your short and long term weight loss goals. We determine what your metabolic rate should be based on your weight, height, gender and age and then compare … Read more
Dr. Scott McDoniel of Microlife on 9News talking about metabolic testing with the MedGem indirect calorimeter. The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem are the same type of indirect calorimeter, except that the MedGem has gone through the FDA-approval process as a medical device. Since it is an FDA-approved indirect calorimetry device, it can only be sold … Read more
The following excerpt is from a research article title, “Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after “The Biggest Loser” competition” The Biggest Loser reality television show uses the MedGem indirect calorimeter to monitor the contestants Resting Metabolic Rate, as it changes from their exercise and diet plan. Abstract Objective To measure long-term changes in resting metabolic … Read more
The Biggest Loser reality television show uses the MedGem indirect calorimeter to monitor the contestants Resting Metabolic Rate, as it changes from their exercise and diet plan. The following excerpt is from the NY Times article titled, “After ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight.” Kevin Hall, a scientist at a federal research … Read more