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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is produced endogenously when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin, and can be found in some foods. Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the g...
Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
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Genetically active nano-calcium phosphate paste for bioactive bone grafts
A genetically active nanoparticle calcium phosphate bone paste has been developed by scientists working in Germany, who claim that the material can act as a gene-delivery agent as well as a biodegrada...
Link Between Calcium Supplements And Longer Lifespans In Women
Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Me...
Cardiovascular endocrinology: Calcium supplements—vascular risks versus bone benefits?
Concerns about the use of calcium supplementation in the elderly and its effects on cardiovascular events are growing. A novel study published in JAMA Internal Medicine further highlights the dangers...
Calcium supplements remain a valuable tool for maintaining bone health
(Council for Responsible Nutrition) Individuals who do not obtain recommended intake levels of calcium through dietary sources can safely utilize calcium supplements to achieve optimal bone health, an...
High Calcium Intake Linked to Heart Disease, Death
Adequate calcium intake is essential for bone health and proper function of other organ systems. But a new study adds to emerging evidence that suggests excessive calcium intake may increase the risk...
Expert panel confirms safety of calcium supplements in relation to cardiovascular disease
Individuals who do not obtain recommended intake levels of calcium through dietary sources can safely utilize calcium supplements to achieve optimal bone health, an expert panel concludes.
Calcium and vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone loss in men with prostate cancer
Prescribing calcium and vitamin D supplements for men at risk of bone loss from hormonal treatment for prostate cancer seems like good medicine.
Without Magnesium, Vitamin D & Calcium Alone Will Not Prevent Bone Fractures
LOS ANGELES , March 6, 2013 /- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government-appointed panel of experts, recently issued a report stating that taking vitamin D and calcium supplements ma...
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In vivo evaluation of resorbable bone graft substitutes in mandibular sockets of the beagle.
Hydroxyapatite (Ca(10) (PO(4) )(6) (OH)(2) ), with its high biocompatibility and good bioaffinity, stimulates osteoconduction and is slowly replaced by the host bone after implantation. However, clini...
In vivo evaluation of resorbable bone graft substitutes in beagles: Histological properties.
Calcium phosphate cement (CPC) is a promising material for use in minimally invasive surgery for bone defect repairs due to its bone-like apatitic final setting product, biocompatibility, bioactivity,...
Antibiotic beads have become popular for the treatment of local bacterial infections. The preparation of antibiotic beads from commercial pharmaceutical antibiotics is a convenient method in clinic. T...
Porous calcium sulfate ceramics with tunable degradation rate.
It would be ideal if bone substitutes could be absorbed by the human body upon the formation of new bone. Although calcium sulfate is absorbable, its biodegradation rate is very fast. Fortunately, thi...
Menopause, or estrogen deficiency, predispose women towards fragility fractures resulting from impaired bone strength, as the composite consequence of : (1) increased bone resorption caused by prolife...
