Metabolic alkalosis is an increase in blood pH to> 7.45 due to a primary increase in serum
bicarbonate (HCO 3−). Metabolic alkalosis results from alkali accumulation or acid loss, and …

Two papers, one in 1986 and another one in 1988, reported a strong inverse correlation
between urinary anion gap (UAG) and urine ammonia excretion (UNH 4) in patients with …

Abstract Toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) are often related to the release of Zn 2+ ions
due to their dissolution. Studies also suggest that the toxicity of ZnO NPs cannot be solely …

Dietary supplements (DSs) are used by 50% of Americans and 70% of United States military
service members (SMs); some have adverse effects (AEs). This cross-sectional investigation …

Purpose Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex heterogeneous endocrine disorder
associated with established metabolic abnormalities and is a common cause of infertility in …

Employing a systematic approach to the interpretation of serum chemistries is the most
effective way to ensure abnormalities are detected and correctly interpreted. This article …

Methanol-induced optic neuropathy (MION) represents a critical public health issue,
particularly prevalent in lower socioeconomic populations and regions with restricted …

Background Glioblastoma (GBM) is a primary malignancy of the central nervous system and
is classified as a grade IV astrocytoma by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although …

Cumulative exposure to sub-lethal anthropogenic stressors can affect the health and
reproduction of coastal cetaceans and hence their population viability. To date, we do not …

Purpose To identify mixed acid–base disorders, clinicians must estimate the value of partial
pressure of carbonic dioxide (pCO 2), complying with the reduced plasma bicarbonate …