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Inhibition of valve mesenchymal stromal cell calcium deposition by bFGF through alternative polyadenylation regulation of the CAT gene
ObjectiveCalcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is the leading cause of angina, heart failure, and death from aortic stenosis. However, the molecular...
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Intramedullary reaming and irrigation and antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate implantation for the treatment of infection after intramedullary nailing: a retrospective study of 19 cases
BackgroundThe incidence of intramedullary infection is increasing with increased use of intramedullary fixation for long bone fractures. However,...
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Effect of dietary synbiotic supplementation on serum indoxyl sulfate in prevalent hemodialysis patients
BackgroundIndoxyl sulfate (IS) is produced by action of the intestinal flora on tryptophan in protein diet, and it is normally excreted by the...
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A path analysis to investigate the interaction between serum, urinary and demographic factors influencing urine calcium in kidney stone formers
BackgroundHypercalciuria is one of the most important urinary risk factors in kidney stone formers. This study aimed to delineate the interaction of...
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Effects of intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate in propofol-based sedation for ERCP in elderly patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
BackgroundPropofol-based sedations are widely used in elderly patients for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure, but...
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Comparison between dexmedetomidine versus magnesium sulfate infusions for mitigating emergence agitation in obese adults undergoing nasal surgery
BackgroundEmergence agitation is a potentially serious post-anesthetic event occurring in the early phase of recovery from general anesthesia,...
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Histopathological and analgesic effects of intrathecal dexmedetomidine, racemic ketamine, and magnesium sulfate in rats
BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the histopathological and analgesic effects of intrathecal administration of dexmedetomidine,...
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Cardioprotective function of sclerostin by reducing calcium deposition, proliferation, and apoptosis in human vascular smooth muscle cells
BackgroundSclerostin is an inhibitor of the Wnt/b-catenin pathway, which regulates bone formation, and can be expressed in vascular smooth muscle...
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The effects of nebulized ketamine and intravenous magnesium sulfate on corticosteroid resistant asthma exacerbation; a randomized clinical trial
Background and aimsAsthma exacerbation is defined as an acute attack of shortness of breath with more than 25% decrease in morning peak flow compared...
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Magnesium Sulfate as an Adjunct to Therapeutic Hypothermia in the Management of Term Infants with Hypoxic–Ischemic Encephalopathy: A Randomized, Parallel-Group, Controlled Trial
ObjectiveTo evaluate whether magnesium sulfate and therapeutic hypothermia in combination decreases mortality and/or major neurodevelopmental...
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Efficacy, tolerability, and safety of oral sulfate tablet versus 2 L-polyethylene glycol/ascorbate for bowel preparation in older patients: prospective, multicenter, investigator single-blinded, randomized study
BackgroundWe compared the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of oral sulfate tablets (OST, which contains simethicone) and 2 L-polyethylene...
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Serum total indoxyl sulfate levels and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundThe association between serum total indoxyl sulfate (tIS), and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality is a matter of debate....
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Single-stage treatment of chronic localized tibial osteomyelitis with local debridement and antibiotic-loaded calcium sulfate implantation: a retrospective study of 42 patients
BackgroundAlthough various methods have been introduced, the management of chronic tibial osteomyelitis remains a challenge. This study aims to...
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Dexmedetomidine versus magnesium sulfate as adjunct to general anesthesia in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopy
BackgroundThis study was designed to evaluate the effects of infusion of magnesium sulfate compared to dexmedetomidine on the postoperative analgesic...
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Treatment of cervical cancer by electrochemotherapy with bleomycin, cisplatin, and calcium: an in vitro experimental study
Low-dose chemotherapy in advanced stages of cancer does not give a positive response in treatment. The use of high-dose antineoplastic drugs creates...
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Efficacy of Antenatal Magnesium Sulfate for Neuroprotection in Extreme Prematurity: A Comparative Observational Study
BackgroundSurvival of preterm infants has improved drastically. In addition to significant contribution to neonatal mortality, impact of prematurity...
