[The mechanism of the effect of diaphylline on renal excretion of sodium, potassium and water in nephritis patients].
1968
I P Ermakova, and
K P Vorob'eva
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007668
Kidney
Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations.
Kidneys
D008297
Male
Males
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D009318
Natriuresis
Sodium excretion by URINATION.
Natriureses
D011188
Potassium
An element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
D011704
Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the KIDNEY involving the renal parenchyma (the NEPHRONS); KIDNEY PELVIS; and KIDNEY CALICES. It is characterized by ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; NAUSEA; VOMITING; and occasionally DIARRHEA.
Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed). For epidemiological studies chronic disease often includes HEART DISEASES; STROKE; CANCER; and diabetes (DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2).