The kidneys are responsible for maintaining the balance of acids, bases, fluids and electrolytes in the body, avoiding significant fluctuations that can lead to life-threatening conditions. Acid, base ...

RECENTLY, we have encountered a series of patients with severe metabolic acidosis and serum pH values less than 7.0. Although such severe acidosis is widely regarded as leading rapidly to delirium and ...

THERE has been an increasing interest in the study of cerebrospinal-fluid acid–base values because alterations in brain function during systemic acid–base disorders correlate poorly with blood or ...

Your body is constantly performing a delicate balancing act that most of us never think about. While we’re busy worrying about calories and carbs, a microscopic chemistry experiment determines how ...

Salt intake advice in cystic fibrosis is under review after ETI improved sodium and fluid conservation, increased blood pressure and plasma sodium, and lowered aldosterone in 50 participants.