Rare kidney disease shows how salt, potassium levels are moderated
Monday, January 23, 2012 - 13:30
in Health & Medicine
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a principal risk factor for heart disease and affects 1 billion people. At least half of them are estimated to be salt-sensitive; their blood pressure rises with sodium intake. New research released today shows important aspects of how sodium and potassium are regulated in the kidney.