Do elevated serum levels of bromine always indicate pseudohyperchloremia?
The influence on the Cl(-) assay of the addition of Br(-) varied significantly between different ion electrode machines. Clinical nephrologists therefore need to be able to recognize the characteristics of the specific machines used in their hospitals.
These findings indicate greater ischemic but not thermal pain sensitivity among women after the midcycle LH surge. The practical relevance and potential mechanisms of these findings are discussed.