Kussmaul respirations are named after Adolph Kussmaul, a German physician who first described the pattern in 1874 while working with patients suffering from advanced diabetes. This breathing pattern ...

A hospital in Thailand created a quick-action dialysis protocol for patients with metformin-associated lactic acidosis, a dangerous reaction to a common diabetes drug. The program sharply reduced ...

Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) is a rare but serious adverse effect of the diabetes drug metformin in which the body accumulates too much lactic acid. Investigators developed and tested a ...

SEVERE metabolic acidosis, when it occurs in diabetic patients, is generally the result of excessive hepatic production of acetoacetic and beta-hydroxybutyric acid. Exceptional cases of metabolic ...

Another major benefit of lactic acid is its ability to hydrate skin. Unlike other AHAs, lactic acid has a unique structure that allows it to bind with water in the skin. This helps keep it hydrated by ...

Lactic acid possibly already features in your skincare line-up, but if you’ve never given much thought to just how hardworking it is, it’s time to brush up on the topic. Aimed at softening and ...

Melissa Horton is a financial literacy professional. She has 10+ years of experience in the financial services and planning industry. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS Energy LLC, and has more ...

To deal with a bully, stay calm and document the bullying, like taking screenshots of cyberbullying and photos of injuries. If someone is in immediate danger from bullying, call 911 or reach out to ...