Describes acid-base physiology and discusses the diagnosis ... and bicarbonate losses from the kidney or in gastrointestinal secretions. Calculation of the plasma anion gap is particularly useful ...

A patient-centered approach is recommended to tailor to individual needs when calculating individual protein needs.

This study explores the relationship between such diets and acid-base balance, kidney-stone risk, and calcium and bone metabolism. METHODS: Ten healthy subjects participated in a metabolic study.

"We discovered that the balance between different acid-base elements in urine samples from patients with chronic kidney disease differs significantly from healthy individuals. This led us to ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD ... functions of the kidneys are to excrete waste and regulate the water and acid-base balance of the body. Without these functions, a person cannot survive.