Death risk doubled for patients experiencing early hyponatremia after starting a thiazide diuretic. Patients who experience hyponatremia soon after starting thiazide diuretics have an increased risk ...

October 13, 2009 (Vancouver, British Columbia) — Diuretics, when given as second-line therapy to treat hypertension, reduce blood pressure (BP) to about the same extent as when they are used as ...

Nephrolithiasis is one of the most common conditions affecting the kidney and is characterized by a high risk of recurrence. Thiazide diuretic agents are widely used for prevention of the recurrence ...

Low blood sodium, medically known as hyponatremia, is a condition in which the concentration of sodium in the blood falls below normal levels, leading to fluid imbalance in and around cells. Although ...

High blood pressure and weakened bones are two big health issues for seniors. Now, new data suggests that one class of drugs might help protect against both. The study of thousands of Veterans Affairs ...

Rotterdam, the Netherlands - New analysis of data from the Rotterdam Study suggests that subjects taking thiazide diuretics as antihypertensive therapy have a lower risk of hip fracture. The risk ...

Diuretics are agents commonly used in diseases characterized by excess extracellular fluid, including chronic kidney disease, the nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis and heart failure. Multiple diuretic ...

While excessive sodium intake is often cautioned against, maintaining adequate levels is crucial for bodily functions. Low sodium, or hyponatremia, can lead to various symptoms and is a risk for older ...

Diabetes Insipidus is a rare condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate fluid balance. Unlike the more well-known diabetes mellitus, which involves problems with blood sugar regulation, ...