Magnesium is crucial to fundamental metabolic processes and its homeostasis is maintained by urinary excretion. The etiologies, clinical features, and hereditary causes of hypomagnesemia are reviewed. Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
A Cochrane review suggests that drinkable tap water, when applied topically, is as effective as normal saline for cleansing a wound. Medscape Medical News
Is it euthanasia when artificial nutrition and hydration are withheld or withdrawn? Can patients refuse life-sustaining treatments? Will patients improve once nutrition is provided? Medscape Nurses
Biomarkers can be used to predict both the incidence and severity of disease, but the use of these markers for acute kidney injury is limited. The current review examines the status of biomarkers for acute kidney injury. Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
Biomarkers can be used to predict both the incidence and severity of disease, but the use of these markers for acute kidney injury is limited. The current review examines the status of biomarkers for acute kidney injury. Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
Over-the-counter cough and cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 2 years, the agency says. Medscape Medical News
A new survey finds disturbing variation in brain death guidelines across hospitals, raising the question of whether stricter guidelines may be in order. Medscape Medical News
