A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum bicarbonate levels are rarely measured, leaving metabolic acidosis largely ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss of renal function over time, often leading to a diminished capacity to excrete acid and maintain electrolyte balance. This complex condition is ...

A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum bicarbonate levels are rarely measured, leaving metabolic acidosis largely ...

A landmark UK study involving tens of thousands of families has shown that childhood screening for type 1 diabetes is effective, laying the groundwork for a UK-wide childhood screening program.

Routine CKD care often overlooks metabolic acidosis because serum bicarbonate is rarely measured. New registry data reveal widespread under diagnosis and under treatment, highlighting a minimal test ...