calcium

In an editorial on “The Potential and Pitfalls of Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring,” published in JAMA Cardiology in October, Dr. Khan and her co-author, Dr. Ann Marie Navar, a cardiologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical…

A team of researchers at Georgia State University has developed a novel approach for detecting the activity of calcium within cells. The study, led by Regents' Professor of Chemistry Jenny Yang, demonstrates the effectiveness of a red…

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shockwave Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWAV), a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat severely calcified cardiovascular disease,…

Calcium channel blockersThese medications lower blood pressure and treat other conditions such as chest pain and an irregular heartbeat.By Mayo Clinic Staff Calcium channel blockers are medications used to lower blood pressure.…

It's well-known that calcium helps build and maintain the density of bones. But this mineral plays a role more diverse than that. It plays a pivotal role in muscle contraction, regulates blood pressure, improves nerve transmission, and…

One of the factors that affect bone health is definitely age. As people grow older, among the other complications, one of the first and foremost things that they notice is weaker bone strength. So, it becomes increasingly important to start…

Selbyville, Delaware, Sept. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The alginate market is projected to cross USD 755 million by 2027, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc. Growing awareness of the excellent…

A form of gene therapy protects optic nerve cells and preserves vision in mouse models of glaucoma, according to research supported by NIH's National Eye Institute. The findings suggest a way forward for developing neuroprotective therapies…

Unlike the rest of the body, there is not enough real estate in the brain for stored energy. Instead, the brain relies on the hundreds of miles of blood vessels within it to supply fresh energy via the blood. Yet, how the brain expresses a…

Q: I have read conflicting information about the effects of vitamin D and calcium supplements on heart…