Primary Hyperparathyroidism: An Overview by Jessica MacKenzie-Feder, Sandra Sirrs, Donald Anderson, Jibran Sharif, Aneal Khan

“…In this paper we will review the basic physiology of calcium homeostasis and then consider genetic associations as well as common etiologies and presentations of primary hyperparathyroidism. …”
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Parathyroid Adenoma Presenting as a Brown Tumour of the Mandible by Kavit Amin, Bertram Fu, Carmelo Barbaccia

“…Based on the histology result, serum calcium was carried out, confirming hypercalcaemia. …”
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The Study on Mechanical and Electrical Properties of AA6061/Snail Shell Composites by N.E. Udoye, G.E. Ezike, O.S.I. Fayomi, J.O. Dirisu

“…The micrographs of the developed composite were obtained using XRD (X-ray diffraction analysis), which indicated the presence of calcium and hydroxyapatite from the snail shell on the aluminium composite. …”
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Interaction of Green Polymer Blend of Modified Sodium Alginate and Carboxylmethyl Cellulose Encapsulation of Turmeric Extract by Sa-Ad Riyajan, Janthanipa Nuim

“…Turmeric extract (tmr) loaded nanoparticles were prepared by crosslinking modified carboxylmethyl cellulose (CMC) and modified sodium alginate (SA) with calcium ions, in a high pressure homogenizer. The FTIR spectra of CMC and SA were affected by blending due to hydrogen bonding. …”
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Phytochemical-based therapeutics from traditional eastern medicine: analgesic effects and ion channel modulation by Sung Eun Kim, Geehoon Chung, Sun Kwang Kim

“…Previous studies have demonstrated the modulatory effects of various phytochemicals derived from herbal medicine on pain-related ion channels, such as voltage-gated sodium channels (Nav), calcium channels (Ca2+), and transient receptor potential (TRP) channels. …”
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Facial middle-third root fracture. A case report by Daraí Bárbara Sánchez Montero, Nestor Rodríguez Cruz

“…The latest procedures, consisting on the exclusive instrumentation and treatment of the coronal segment, and the exclusive use of calcium hydroxide as irrigantion fluid and intracanal medicament by taking profits of its capacity to induce hard tissue were used. …”
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B.P.F.C.® Bio-Plasma® with Pure Growth Factors (BioPlasma®) Used for the Treatment of a Persistent Great Periapical Lesion of an Endodontically Treated Tooth: A New Therapeutic Opt... by Raffaello Viganò, Mirko Disconzi, Edoardo Bertini, Luca Viganò, Cinzia Casu

“…This is made without the use of anticoagulant or any type of activator, e.g., bovine thrombin, calcium chloride. For this reason, it has been called “Pure”; it is the B.P.F.C.® Bio-Plasma® with Pure Growth Factors (BioPlasma®) designed and developed by Dr. …”
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Relationship between Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 and Mineral Metabolism in Chronic Kidney Disease by Kosaku Nitta

“…Fibroblast growth factor- (FGF-)23 is a recently discovered regulator of calcium-phosphate metabolism. FGF-23 appears to decrease in synthesis and accelerated degradation of 1,25(OH)2D. …”
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Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Neurological Dysregulation: Manifestations of Profound Hypomagnesemia by Sagger Mawri, Edward Gildeh, Namita Joseph, Bobak Rabbani, Bryan Zweig

“…Among its various roles, magnesium modulates calcium entry and release from sarcoplasmic reticulum and regulates ATP pumps in myocytes and neurons, thereby regulating cardiac and neuronal excitability. …”
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The Relationship between Physical Activity and Bone during Adolescence Differs according to Sex and Biological Maturity by Benjamin K. Weeks, Belinda R. Beck

“…Boys had greater APHV, weight, height, muscle power, and dietary calcium than girls (𝑃<.05). Boys exhibited greater femoral neck BMC and trochanteric BMC while girls had higher BUA and spine BMAD (𝑃<.05). …”
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Preparation and Properties of Non-Crosslinked and Ionically Crosslinked Chitosan/Agar Blended Hydrogel Films by Mohamed Mahmoud Nasef, Esam A. El-Hefian, Sariah Saalah, Adul Hamid Yahaya

“…Some of the obtained films were ionically cross-linked by treatment with calcium chloride solution. The obtained films were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetry analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetery (DSC) and universal mechanical tester. …”
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Assessment of Water Pollution in Tipparthy Revenue Sub-Division, Nalgonda (District), Andhra Pradesh, India by Medikondu Kishore, Y. Hanumantharao

“…Totally 49 water samples were collected from the different locations (22 villages) of the study area including bore well, open well and hand pump water and analyzed for pH, EC, TDS, turbidity, total hardness, fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, sulphate, phosphates, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, Iron and dissolved oxygen. …”
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Stability Analysis of Regular and Chaotic Ca2+ Oscillations in Astrocytes by Min Ye, Hongkun Zuo

“…In more details, we theoretically analyze the stability of the equilibrium points and illustrate the regular and chaotic spontaneous calcium firing activities in the astrocytes model, which are qualitatively similar to actual biological experiment. …”
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Equilibrium Isotherms, Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Mechanisms of a Novel Polyacrylamide-Strychnos potatorum Seed-Derived Activated Carbon Composite for Aqueous Hardness Removal by Yohan L. N. Mathota Arachchige, T. D. Fernando

“…The major constituents that are responsible for water hardness are calcium and magnesium ions. In this study, a composite was synthesized using activated carbon of Strychnos potatorum seeds (ACSP) and acrylamide to remove hardness in drinking water. …”
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Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (RAGE), Its Ligands, and Soluble RAGE: Potential Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Therapeutic Targets for Human Renal Diseases by Eun Ji Lee, Jong Hoon Park

“…Receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) is a multi-ligand receptor that is able to bind several different ligands, including advanced glycation endproducts, high-mobility group protein (B)1 (HMGB1), S-100 calcium-binding protein, amyloid-β-protein, Mac-1, and phosphatidylserine. …”
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Influence of Lead on the Interpretation of Bone Samples with Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy by Abdolhamed Shahedi, Esmaeil Eslami, Mohammad Reza Nourani

“…An inverse relationship has been detected between lead absorption and elements like Calcium and Magnesium absorption comparing elemental values for both the groups.…”
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Expansive Agent on the Durability of Concrete in Civil Air Defense Engineering by Junbo Zhang, Jigang Zhang, Weiwei Xiao, Qianying Wang, Feng Shao

“…Moreover, the addition of UEA expansion agent decreased the content of free chloride ions and calcium carbonate in concrete and reduced the early compressive strength of concrete.…”
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Retropharyngeal effusion secondary to calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle: A case report and brief review of the literature by Musharaf Khan, DO, Subtain Ali, MD, Dhairya A Lakhani, MD

“…This condition results from the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals in the tendon, causing an inflammatory or granulomatous response. …”
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Study of the Hydration Mechanism of Portland Cement with Raman Spectroscopy Applying CO2 Laser Radiation by D. Quiroz-Portillo, I. Rosales-Candelas, J. J. Soto-Bernal, R. González-Mota, G. V. Vázquez

“…The detected band of calcium carbonate, which is due to the incorporation of limestone during the grinding process, shows that it is responsible largely for the acceleration in the reactions during the hydration of the cement. …”
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Induced Ripening Agents and Their Effect on Fruit Quality of Banana by S. D. T. Maduwanthi, R. A. U. J. Marapana

“…Ethylene gas, acetylene gas liberated from calcium carbide, and ethephon are some of the commercial ripening agents used successfully in the trade and they have been widely studied for their effectiveness on initiating and accelerating the ripening process and their effect on fruit quality and health related issues. …”
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