Apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome cases recorded worldwide. Liquorice consumption may also cause a temporary form of AME due to its ability to block 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2, in turn causing increased levels of cortisol. Cessation of licorice consumption will reverse this form of AME. Apparent mineralocorticoid excess syndrome Apparent mineralocorticoid excess (AME) is an autosomal recessive disorder causing hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypokalemia (abnormally low levels of potassium). It was found by Dr Maria I. New at Weil Cornell Hospital in New York City. It results from mutations in the "HSD11B2" gene, which encodes the kidney isozyme of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2. In
The Water & the Blood deep lyrics that give the listener something more than a series of clichés to grasp at" with regards to this album's songs. At New Release Tuesday, Mary Nikkel wrote that "Although musically this album does not set itself too far apart from other recent indie-leaning worship projects, the thoughtful lyrics and joyful spirit make this an album well worth an attentive listen." Jonathan Kemp at The Christian Music Review Blog told that release "features possibly the most theologically sound and theologically deep lyrics" that he has listened to in quite sometime. "The Water & the Blood" garnered critical acclaim from