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Title: THE EXCRETION OF Na$sup 22$ IN SWEAT

Journal Article · · Journal of Nuclear Medicine (U.S.)
OSTI ID:4755721

A new method for measuring sodium excretion in sweat, utilizing Na/sup 22/, is described. The physical characteristics of the radioisotope are very favorable and the test procedure is simple. The method has been applied to 50 control subjects, 20 patients with chronic lung disease, and 4 patients with fibrocystic disease of the pancreas. The results show a significant elevation of sweat Na excretion in patients with chronic lung disease, but not to the degree seen in patients with cystic fibrosis of the pancreas. These findings are compatible with the concept that some patients with chronic lung disease may have a form of pancreatic fibrosis not clinically detectable. (auth)

Research Organization:
Veterans Administration Hospital, Denver and Univ. of Colorado, Denver
NSA Number:
NSA-17-015700
OSTI ID:
4755721
Journal Information:
Journal of Nuclear Medicine (U.S.), Vol. Vol: 4; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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