Low serum bicarbonate is independently associated with an increased risk of kidney disease progression in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a study found. The association is particularly ...

The association between serum bicarbonate levels and bone mineral density was stronger in women, especially those who were postmenopausal. Low serum bicarbonate levels are associated with decreased ...

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 ...

Bicarbonate management is a critical aspect of treating patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly those receiving haemodialysis. Inefficient kidney function disrupts the natural acid–base ...

This is the solution to a case we presented recently. For complete clinical details, you may want to review Part 1 and Part 2 of the case itself. The patient was a 61-year-old Hispanic man who ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that affects millions of people. The condition is marked by long-term damage that eventually turns the kidneys weak, and they can't filter blood as well as ...