The ‘acidity myth’ is widely marketed; however, true systemic acidosis is rare in healthy individuals, and alkali therapy has limited evidence outside specific diseases.

Internal acid–base homeostasis is fundamental for maintaining life. Accurate and timely interpretation of an acid–base disorder can be lifesaving, but the establishment of a correct diagnosis may be ...

Paracrine communication between different parts of the renal tubule is required for the maintenance of systemic acid–base balance, say researchers. “We demonstrate that the kidney regulates acid–base ...

Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a primary reduction in serum bicarbonate (HCO 3 −) concentration, a secondary decrease in the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO 2) of ∼1 mmHg for ...

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly, and type 2 diabetes now accounts for 20 to 50% of cases of new-onset diabetes in young people. 1 Electrolyte disturbances are common in patients with ...

Anyone who has experienced intense, anxious fear knows how frightening it can feel. Panic attacks are shockingly common. The lifetime prevalence of panic attacks is 22.7 percent—that is more than one ...