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Hyponatremia: Don't Miss Subtle Clinical Clues

New guidelines suggest that asymptomatic hyponatremia doesn't really exist but that clinicians can identify and treat it if they know the warning signs. Dr. Jeffrey Berns discusses.

What Breaks Down Excess Uric Acid in the Body?

Uric acid is a chemical produced by the body when it breaks down purine, a product found in many foods. Typically, uric acid stays in balance and dissolves into the blood, then moves into the kidneys, which excretes it as urine. However, high levels can sometimes build up and there are various optio

Women, Sports, and Stress Incontinence

Urinary incontinence, or leaking urine, is a common, embarrassing female problem that keeps women from working out or playing their favorite sport.

Alternative to Tazocin for Allergies

Tazocin is an injection that contains piperacillin, a penicillin-based antibiotic, as well as tazobactam, a medication that helps keep piperacillin active in your blood by protecting the piperacillin from bacteria. This medication is used to deal with bacteria and infections, but some people have a

IV Fluids: All Are Not Created Equal

Lynda Szczech, MD, assessed a study that compared chloride-liberal vs chloride-restrictive IV fluids and had interesting and important findings.

Most Common Causes of Refrigerator Failure

A common household appliance like a refrigerator can oftentimes be taken for granted, but when something goes awry, frustration ensues. Like nearly any appliance, refrigerators offer a fair share of problems, which run the gamut between simple do-it-yourself remedies to much more serious issues that