Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

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Hidden acid imbalance in kidney disease raises red flags

A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum bicarbonate levels are rarely measured, leaving metabolic acidosis largely undetected and hence, undertreated.

Why sepsis is becoming harder to treat in Europe

Sepsis moves fast. A patient can arrive at hospital with what appears to be a routine infection and, within hours, develop organ failure. Survival often depends on how quickly treatment begins. Across Europe, doctors are ...

Why is gout on the rise?

A condition once called the "disease of kings" is affecting even the general population. Rates of gout, a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes severe, sudden stabbing pain in the big toe, have increased by more than ...

The science of Ramadan fasting

The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and self-discipline.

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