Background: Polyethylene glycol–based bowel preparations (PEGBPs) are widely perceived as safe and effective alternatives to oral sodium phosphate for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. Most ...

The new report adds to growing evidence of COVID-19’s adverse effects on the kidneys. Hypokalemia is highly prevalent among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to ...

Background Hypokalemia induced by diuretic abuse is a life-threatening emergency. Case presentation A 22-years-old female nurse with a body mass index 18 suffered from myalgias, vomiting and diarrhea.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Having both pre- and post-dialysis hypokalemia increased the risk for mortality, according to data from Japan ...

N-acetylcysteine: A Supplement for All Seasons Potassium chloride supplementation might improve the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sleep architecture in hypertensive patients with ...

Potassiumis an essential mineral your body needs to function normally. It plays a crucial role in regulating your heartbeat. You can find it in many foods, but a lack of it can lead to hypokalemia or ...

Q: Can hypokalemia lead to a seizure? A: Hypokalemia is not associated with seizures. However seizures are known to occur in other electrolyte disturbances involving sodium, calcium and magnesium.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 54-year-old woman was referred for the evaluation of an adrenal tumor with a history of hypertension since age ...

The mobilization of PBSC is generally safe but not completely risk free. Pulsipher 1 reported 0.6% of serious and unexpected adverse events (AEs) in unrelated donors of PBSC. A review of EBMT reported ...

Your body requires a balanced set of vitamins and minerals. This means that both low and excess amounts of nutrients can throw your bodily systems off. Potassium is an essential mineral that plays a ...