http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Educating family members of heart failure (HF) patients about the health benefits of consuming a low-salt diet and providing skills for support and communication can effectively reduce HF patients' sodium consumption, according to an interdisciplinary study led by Emory University cardiovascular nursing researcher Sandra Dunbar, RN, DSN, FAAN, FAHA. http://www.physorg.com/news177703330.html Medicine & Health Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:10:02 EST news177703330 Most patients with ascites caused by liver cirrhosis are treated with diuretics in addition to dietary sodium restriction. This creates a negative nitrogen balance and promotes mobilization of ascites. Lack of response can be secondary to noncompliance to salt restriction. The standard test to monitor compliance has been assessment of 24-h urinary sodium excretion. This can be difficult because it requires 24 h of urine collection by the patient. http://www.physorg.com/news169300618.html Medicine & Health Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:20:08 EST news169300618 An athlete's ability to sweat may do more than keep the body cool. It also may prevent the development of exercise-induced asthma (EIA), a common respiratory condition among trained athletes. New research appearing in the September issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), shows that athletes with EIA produce less sweat, tears, and saliva than those who do not have breathing problems. http://www.physorg.com/news140061536.html Medicine & Health Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:58:56 EST news140061536