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Christie Ballantyne, MD: Cholesterol Levels During COVID-19

Anil Asgaonkar, MD, provides an overview of the signs, symptoms, and causes that are frequently associated with hyponatremia, and outlines several standard treatment approaches.

Hyponatremia from a Nephrologist's Perspective 

Effective management requires clinicians to recognize the underlying conditions and symptoms causing the patient's decrease in serum sodium levels and provide treatment tailored to that patient.

Clinical Judgment Is the Key to Determining Treatment for Hyponatremia

Revised guidelines recommend athletes to drink when they are thirsty and to supplement post-training fluids with "recovery foods."

Exercise-induced Hyponatremia Caused by Misconceptions Regarding Athletes' Fluid, Sodium Intake

Thiazide and angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) combination therapy may cause hyponatremia in elderly patients, according to a study published in The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine.

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Thiazide Associated with Hyponatremia in Elderly Patients

Hyponatremia is associated with poorer overall survival, time to treatment failure, and disease control in patients with metastatic renal cell cancer, according to a study published in European Urology.

Hyponatremia Associated with Poorer Overall Survival in Renal Cell Cancer Patients

As bioimpedance spectroscopy effectively estimates body fluid status, it could replace physical examinations for hyponatremia patients. 

Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Could Effectively Replace Physical Examination for Hyponatremia

Sodium picosulfate, a commonly prescribed medication for bowel prep prior to colonoscopy, is associated with increased risk of hyponatremia in older adults compared to polyethylene glycol.

Does Choice of Bowel Preparation Method Affect Hyponatremia Risk in Older Patients Readying for Colonoscopy?

Hyponatremia is associated with increased mortality and rehospitalization in patients hospitalized for heart failure. 

Worse Long-term Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure and Hyponatremia

Recently released guidelines seek to provide clarity to the management of hyponatremia by outlining an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to diagnosis and treatment. 

New European Hyponatremia Guidelines Released

The HCPLive hyponatremia page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on low sodium. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for hyponatremia, and more.

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