Too much salt in the diet -- and specifically sodium -- is widely acknowledged as a major risk factor for high blood pressure however, scientists have found that salt's other oft-overlooked ...

Nurses Improve Care for Chronically Ill Patients Researchers observe an increased risk of a composite outcome of death from any cause and cardiovascular events. SAN DIEGO—Hyponatremia has been linked ...

Nephrocalcinosis (NC) is an important clinical problem seen in critically ill preterm neonates treated with loop diuretics. No reliable animal models are available to study the pathogenesis of NC in ...

October 16, 2012 — Administration of chloride-restrictive intravenous (IV) fluid in a tertiary intensive care unit (ICU) was associated with reduced incidence of acute kidney injury and a decrease in ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for hypochloremia? A: If you experience any of the above symptoms that can lead to low chloride levels, you can consult your primary healthcare provider or in cases of ...

Chloride intake may also be an independent risk factor for heart disease. But in this case the risks are lower, and may counterbalance those of sodium in salt, say researchers. While it is widely ...