Scientific Papers
Water turnover in 458 American adults 40-79 yr of age.
Despite recent interest in water intake, few data are available on water metabolism in adults. To determine the average and range of usual water intake, urine output, and total body water, we administered 2H oxide [...]
Separate and combined influences of dehydration and hyperthermia on cardiovascular responses to exercise.
During endurance exercise in the heat athletes lose 1-21/h of fluid due to thermoregulatory sweating. The ensuing dehydration is accompanied by higher and faster increases in core temperature, which per se can cause fatigue. The [...]
Hydration status of community-dwelling seniors.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Dehydration is the most common fluid or electrolyte disorder among older persons. This study was designed to examine the hydration status of community-dwelling seniors. METHODS: Blood and urine samples were collected from [...]
Management of disorders of water metabolism in patients with pituitary tumors.
Disorders of body fluids, notably central diabetes insipidus (CDI) and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), are relatively uncommon as a presenting symptom of sellar and suprasellar masses, but quite common following surgical [...]