Baltimore, MD - Potassium-sparing diuretics may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by up to 70%, a new study suggests [1]. The Cache County Study, a large, prospective, epidemiologic ...
It has been suggested that high blood pressure might increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Some studies have indicated that antihypertensive drugs might reduce this risk.
The body requires several essential minerals for performing various physiological functions. Potassium derived from Latin word Kallium is an electrolyte required by the body. It helps to maintain the ...
Q: I started taking a diuretic because my blood pressure was still too high. Should I take a potassium supplement? A: The answer is not straightforward. It depends upon a few important factors: which ...
Potassium (as chloride) 10mEq, 20mEq. Hyperkalemia. Chronic renal disease. Acute dehydration. Heat cramps. Severe tissue destruction. Adrenal insufficiency. Familial periodic paralysis. Acidosis ...
NEW ORLEANS--AstraZeneca can’t tout the same cardiovascular benefits for its SGLT2 med, Farxiga, that rivals Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim can--at least, not yet. But in the meantime, it’s ...