Search
Search Results
-
Association between obstructive sleep apnea and 24-h urine chemistry risk factors for urinary stone disease
The effect of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on 24-h urine parameters and resultant kidney stone risk is unknown. We sought to compare urinary...
-
It’s all in the milk: chondroitin sulfate as potential preventative therapy for necrotizing enterocolitis
AbstractNecrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a devastating condition affecting up to 5% of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions. Risk factors...
-
Increased risk of nephrolithiasis: an emerging issue in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency
PurposeTo investigate the incidence of nephrolithiasis in a cohort of children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), and to study if there is an...
-
Reconstruction of large segmental bone defects in rabbit using the Masquelet technique with α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate
BackgroundLarge segmental bone defects can be repaired using the Masquelet technique in conjunction with autologous cancellous bone (ACB). However,...
-
New Insights on the Role of TRP Channels in Calcium Signalling and Immunomodulation: Review of Pathways and Implications for Clinical Practice
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and is central to many physiological processes, including immune system activation and...
-
Chronic kidney disease mineral bone disorder in childhood and young adulthood: a ‘growing’ understanding
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) mineral and bone disorder (MBD) comprises a triad of biochemical abnormalities (of calcium, phosphate, parathyroid...
-
Physicochemical properties of AH plus bioceramic sealer, Bio-C Sealer, and ADseal root canal sealer
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties of two newly introduced premixed calcium silicate-based root canal...
-
Nerve growth factor-chondroitin sulfate/hydroxyapatite-coating composite implant induces early osseointegration and nerve regeneration of peri-implant tissues in Beagle dogs
BackgroundOsseointegration is the premise of the chewing function of dental implant. Nerve growth factor (NGF), as a neurotrophic factor, can induce...
-
Antinociceptive effects of magnesium sulfate for monitored anesthesia care during hysteroscopy: a randomized controlled study
BackgroundOpioids are the most effective antinociceptive agents, they have undesirable side effects such as respiratory depressant and postoperative...
-
Hypocalcemic tetany associated with simultaneous administration of cimetidine and nifedipine: a case report
BackgroundAcute hypocalcemia is generally caused by a sudden drop in serum calcium ion and presents with a mild or severe form of tetany. Even though...
-
Bone defect reconstruction with a novel biomaterial containing calcium phosphate and aluminum oxide reinforcement
BackgroundReconstruction of metaphyseal fractures represents a clinical challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Especially in osteoporotic bone, these...
-
Prolonged Dexamethasone Exposure Enhances Zebrafish Lateral-Line Regeneration But Disrupts Mitochondrial Homeostasis and Hair Cell Function
The synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone is commonly used to treat inner ear disorders. Previous work in larval zebrafish has shown that...
-
Standard medical therapy with vs. without nebulised magnesium for children with asthma decompensation
Pediatric asthma is a common condition, and its exacerbations can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The role of nebulised...
-
Change in Mineral Status After Bariatric Surgery: a Meta-analysis
BackgroundThe risk of protein and vitamin deficiencies after bariatric surgery has been well studied, but the change in mineral status has not gotten...
