Valproic Acid Overdose: A Case Report and Review of Therapy
VPA overdose can also cause electrolyte abnormalities that include hypernatremia, hypocalcemia, hyperosmolality, and anion-gap metabolic acidosis. VPA toxicity causes hypernatremia since it …
Can Lisinopril Cause Hyponatremia? - Medscape
Jul 28, 2011 · The most common drug-induced causes of hyponatremia are thiazide diuretics. [5] However, as of 2002, 17 case reports of hyponatremia related to the use of ACE inhibitors …
Hyponatremia: Is Rapid Correction a Risk or Relief? - Medscape
Jul 9, 2025 · Rapid sodium correction for hyponatremia could lead to the rare condition osmotic demyelination syndrome. Aaron Holley, MD, shares his thoughts on a 2024 study that flips this …
Inpatient Sodium Imbalances Linked to Adverse COVID-19 …
Mar 10, 2021 · Hypernatremia at any point during hospitalization was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19; hyponatremia was linked to greater need for ventilatory support.
Steps to Take for Diagnosing Cushing Syndrome - Medscape
Aug 23, 2024 · Your patient's "round face" might be the first clue that he or she has Cushing syndrome, but there are other symptoms as well. How can you accurately …
The Management of Hypercalcemia in Primary Care - Medscape
Apr 9, 2025 · Primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy account for around 90% of all cases of hypercalcemia in primary care.
HPV Vaccines Have Had a ‘Dramatic’ Impact on Cervical Cancer
Jan 8, 2026 · Two Cochrane reviews of hundreds of studies confirm: HPV vaccines are safe and have spurred striking declines in cervical cancer.
Does Gabapentin Raise Dementia Risk? - Medscape
Jul 10, 2025 · New data suggest an association between gabapentin for chronic back pain and increased risk of cognitive impairment, although experts urge caution in drawing any firm …
Heart Disease Still Top Cause of Death - Medscape
Jan 28, 2025 · Heart disease and stroke claim more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, according to a new American Heart Association report.
Aldosterone: The Forgotten Hormone - Medscape
Testing for aldosterone levels may hold the key to treatment-resistant hypertension and many other cardiac conditions, but what is the optimal approach to regulating this hormone?