Ashraf S. Ibrahim, LA BioMed (IMAGE) LA BioMed Caption Ashraf S. Ibrahim, PhD, is an LA BioMed lead researcher and corresponding author of a study that found baking soda can prevent the spread of a deadly fungal infection in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Credit LA BioMed Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.