Extract: This report concerns two patients with primary renal tubular acidosis (RTA) in whom the abnormality in hydrogen excretion was shown to result from inappropriate urinary loss of bicarbonate ...

Study Supports Use of SWL for Moderate-Sized Stones Metabolic acidosis was defined as serum bicarbonate values of 12 or higher but less than 22 mEq/L. The following article features coverage from the ...

This is the solution to a case we presented recently. You may review the case here. The patient had complained of dyspnea, and an abnormal electrolyte panel revealed a decreased bicarbonate level of ...

A study of patients with ADPKD found that each 1 mmol/L decrease in serum bicarbonate was significantly associated with a 21% increased risk for worsening kidney function. Patients with autosomal ...

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid medication that can help treat people with kidney disease who develop metabolic acidosis. Kidney disease, also known as “chronic kidney disease” (CKD), is a condition ...

This series of cases offers an opportunity for you to work through the diagnostic process, determining what tests to order and which questions to ask. A discussion link is provided below to facilitate ...