Objective: To evaluate the effect of a mineral water rich in magnesium (337 mg/l), calcium (232 mg/l) and bicarbonate (3388 mg/l) on urine composition and the risk of calcium oxalate crystallization.

This review focuses on three issues facing clinicians who care for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis; all of the issues are related to acid–base disorders. The first issue is the use of the plasma ...

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid medication that may help treat metabolic acidosis in people with kidney disease. If a person has kidney disease, it may cause them to develop metabolic acidosis. This ...

Credit: Thinkstock Increased intake of fruits and vegetables corrects CKD-related metabolic acidosis as well as sodium bicarbonate supplements, but is associated with other health benefits, a new post ...