Search results for "Hyponatremia"
Thiazide diuretics for hypertension pose more hyponatremia risk than labeling indicates
Incidence of moderate to severe hyponatremia was significantly higher with new use of bendroflumethiazide or hydrochlorothiazide plus a renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitor than with a calcium-channel blocker or a RAS inhibitor alone, two Danish target trials found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/12/19/4.htm
19 Dec 2023
Salt tablets no salve for hyponatremia
At Kidney Week in fall 2023, an endocrinologist covered the latest in outpatient diagnosis and treatment of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis (SIAD).
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/salt-tablets-no-salve-for-hyponatremia.htm
1 Feb 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Runner evaluation during a marathon
A 22-year-old woman participating in a marathon is evaluated in the medical tent for headache, confusion, and disorientation after she stopped running at mile 20. This is her first marathon. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/05/3.htm
5 Mar 2024
Urinalysis as a ‘liquid biopsy of the kidney’
Components of the urinalysis can really be helpful for a few specific diagnoses that sometimes might be ignored.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/urinalysis-as-a-liquid-biopsy-of-the-kidney.htm
1 Jan 2024
European societies release guideline on diagnosis, treatment of hyponatremia
Three European societies recently released a clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of hyponatremia.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/03/11/6.htm
11 Mar 2014
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation of a pregnant patient after a motor vehicle accident
A 25-year-old pregnant woman is evaluated in the emergency department for chest pain after a belted motor vehicle accident. Laboratory studies are significant for a low serum sodium level. What is the most likely cause?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/08/06/3.htm
6 Aug 2019
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of difficulty swallowing
A 67-year-old man is evaluated in the emergency department with a 3-day history of weakness and nausea and a 2-week history of difficulty swallowing. He has lost 22.7 kg (50 lb) during the past year. He has no other symptoms. History is significant for a 30-pack-year history of smoking. Following a physical exam, lab studies, and chest CT, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/11/mksap-quiz-2-week-history-of-difficulty-swallowing.htm
1 Nov 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for anorexia, dizziness, weakness
A 45-year-old man is evaluated for anorexia, dizziness, and weakness. He was discharged from the hospital 5 days ago after transsphenoidal pituitary surgery for a pituitary macroadenoma abutting the optic chiasm. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/01/14/3.htm
14 Jan 2020
Warning on IBS drug for patients without gallbladders
This column reviews details on recent recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/05/fda.htm
1 May 2017
Hydrochlorothiazide no better than placebo for preventing kidney stone recurrence
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Switzerland found that patients with a history of recurring kidney stones were no less likely to experience symptomatic or radiologic recurrence with hydrochlorothiazide versus placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/03/07/1.htm
7 Mar 2023