Medscape

Ultrasound-Based Foetal Weight Estimation Accuracy Varies by Foetal Characteristics

Ultrasound-based foetal weight estimation accuracy varied significantly by foetal characteristics; foetuses estimated to be severe small for gestational age (SGA) had the poorest accuracy, which was ...
Nature

Accuracy of weight estimation by the Broselow tape is substantially improved by including a visual assessment of body habitus

The Broselow tape (BT) has been shown to estimate weight poorly primarily because of variations in body habitus. The manufacturers have suggested that a visual assessment of habitus may be used to ...
EurekAlert!

Researchers examine accuracy of adult body weight estimates in the emergency department

Knowing a patient’s weight is necessary for many weight-based medications such as thrombolytics, anticoagulants and numerous cardiovascular medications. Scaling drugs to a patient’s weight prevents ...
Business Insider

Wearable Devices Unveils EMG-Based Weight Estimation Technology, Advancing Its Neural-Interface IP Into Pre-Commercial Development

Yokneam Illit, Israel, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”), a technology ...
Healthline

What Is an Adjusted Body Weight, and When Is It Used?

Adjusted body weight is used to calculate weight, which considers lean and fat mass. This tool can help provide more precise medical and nutritional assessments. Healthcare professionals often use ...