BACKGROUND Determination of the aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) in blood is the
preferred screening test for primary aldosteronism. Renin can be measured as the plasma …

Background: Low-normal potassium is a risk factor for diabetes and may account for some of
the racial disparity in diabetes risk. Aldosterone affects serum potassium and is associated …

A report has suggested a J-shaped association between estimated sodium excretion and
cardiovascular risk. However, because spot urinary sodium does not reflect daily salt intake …

Salt and BP have been linked for more than a century. Recent data indicate that, given free
access to sodium, in most populations, intake is between 100 and 200 mmol/d, although …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), with or without associated comorbidities, has emerged as a
global health care problem, with 1.75 million people currently being kept alive by means of …

ALMOST EVERY NATIONAL HEALTH AGENCY1-4 AND professional society5 recommends
a reduction in dietary sodium intake as a means to lower blood pressure (BP) and prevent …

Sodium chloride holds a unique position in the annals of human existence and science (1).
For thousands of years, salt's high value has made it the foundation of a society, a currency …

Objective Research into dietary factors associated with hypertension has focused on the
sodium component of salt. However, chloride has distinct physiological effects that may …

Background The role of serum testosterone levels in male renal stone formation remains
controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum testosterone …

Background: Primary aldosteronism is recognized as a severe form of renin-independent
aldosteronism that results in excessive mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) activation. Objective …