Electrolyte waters are enhanced with charged minerals. Among other benefits, electrolytes may help improve physical performance during exercise or help rehydrate people when they’re sick. Whether you ...

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 ...

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is responsible for regulating the balance of fluid and salt in the body. Other names for ADH include arginine vasopressin (AVP) and vasopressin. The test can look for ...

Electrolytes are minerals that are essential for balancing fluids in the body. Electrolytes also conduct nerve impulses and contract muscles, like your heart. It's important to replenish electrolytes ...

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 ...

In a new evidence-based clinical guideline, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends isotonic intravenous fluids (IVFs) with appropriate potassium chloride and dextrose for most children ...

THE following paper summarizes recent work on the chemical structure of the body in as much as it is related to some of the problems of water and electrolyte balance. Some of the concepts are based on ...

Electrolytes help to produce energy, support hydration, and stimulate muscle contractions like those keeping the heart beating. Certain prepared foods, as well as whole foods like spinach, turkey, and ...