The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral solution that combines the anti-inflammatory Cambia plus potassium bicarbonate for the treatment of migraine. In recent studies, the drug was found to be effective in treating migraine as well as migraine complications such as photophobia, phonophobia, and nausea. Experts say it helped patients in as little as fifteen minutes after the onset of symptoms.
Read moreToo much sodium in your diet can contribute to high blood pressure and make your blood pressure treatment less effective. Sodium versus... Read more »
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Diet - sodium (salt) Food Sources Sodium occurs naturally in most foods. The most common form of sodium is sodium chloride, which is... Read more »
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Serum sodiumNormal ValuesThe normal range for blood sodium levels is 135 to 145 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L).Normal value ranges may vary... Read more »
A new study has found that eating fruits and vegetables may strengthen bones by slowing down bone resorption. Researchers studied 171 men and women... Read more »
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Electrolytes are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge.See also:Ionized calciumIonsSerum calciumSerum... Read more »
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Chloride is a type of electrolyte. It works with other electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, and carbon dioxide (CO2) to help keep the proper... Read more »