There have been significant recent advances in our understanding of the mechanisms that
maintain potassium homoeostasis and the clinical consequences of hyperkalemia. In this …

During the past 3 decades, the combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole has
occupied a central role in the treatment of various commonly encountered infections and has …

The distal tubule of the mammalian kidney, defined as the region between the macula densa
and the collecting duct, is morphologically and functionally heterogeneous. This …

Hyperkalemia is a common clinical condition that can be defined as a serum potassium
concentration exceeding 5.0 mmol/L. Drug-induced hyperkalemia is the most important …

I. Introduction M ANY alterations in endocrine function have been reported in association
with human immunodeficiency virus (HTV) infection and the acquired immune deficiency …

The distal tubule of the mammalian kidney can be defined as the nephron segment between
the macula densa region and the cortical collecting tubule. It comprises several …

Drug-induced kidney disease constitutes an important cause of acute renal failure and
chronic kidney disease in present day clinical practice. Different classes of drugs, by virtue of …

OBJECTIVE: To review the pathophysiology underlying the predisposition to hyperkalemia
in the elderly; the medications that disrupt potassium balance and promote the development …

Objective: To determine the effect of standard-dose trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole on
serum potassium concentration in hospitalized patients. Design: Prospective chart review …

Kidney transplantation is the current treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal
disease. Innovations in transplantation and immunosuppression regimens have greatly …