Describes acid-base physiology and discusses the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis, as well as plasma potassium disorders. Metabolic ...

Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in medicine. Their use, however, is often limited by associated renal toxic effects. The most common manifestation of these toxic effects is ...

The kidneys are responsible for maintaining the balance of acids, bases, fluids and electrolytes in the body, avoiding significant fluctuations that can lead to life-threatening conditions. Acid, base ...

The bioenergetics of lactate generation can be summarized as follows: glucose + 2(ADP + inorganic phosphate) → 2 lactate + 2 H + + 2 ATP. Production of lactate ions by means of glycolysis is ...

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

Long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAODs) are rare, life-threatening, autosomal recessive genetic disorders characterized by acute crises of energy production and chronic energy deficiency.