San Diego, CA - A new study shows that use of diuretics in critically ill patients with acute renal failure (ARF) is associated with a 68% increase in in-hospital mortality and a 77% increase in death ...

HealthDay News — Intravenous (IV) diuretics appear to be safe and effective for outpatient volume management in heart failure, according to a study published online December 2 in JACC: Heart Failure.

Diuretics are a class of medications commonly known as "water pills." There are several different classes of diuretics, each of which works differently in the kidneys to help rid the body of extra ...