Low serum bicarbonate is independently associated with an increased risk of kidney disease progression in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a study found. The association is particularly ...

This is the solution to a case we presented recently. You may review the case here. The patient had complained of dyspnea, and an abnormal electrolyte panel revealed a decreased bicarbonate level of ...

A peer-reviewed study published in Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health on February 26, 2026, reports that average serum bicarbonate levels in American adults rose approximately 7% between 1999 and 2020 ...

A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum bicarbonate levels are rarely measured, leaving metabolic acidosis largely ...

Bicarbonate management is a critical aspect of treating patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly those receiving haemodialysis. Inefficient kidney function disrupts the natural acid–base ...

Source: Getty Images Metabolic acidosis was defined as serum bicarbonate values of 12 or higher but less than 22 mEq/L. The following article features coverage from the American Society of ...

Humans evolved in an atmosphere containing roughly 200–300 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Today, that figure sits above 420 ppm, higher than at any point in the history of our ...

Routine CKD care often overlooks metabolic acidosis because serum bicarbonate is rarely measured. New registry data reveal widespread under diagnosis and under treatment, highlighting a minimal test ...