News tagged with calcium absorption

New polymer research could boost probiotics industry

A protective delivery vehicle that shuttles friendly bacteria safely through the stomach to the intestines could provide a major boost for the probiotics industry. The new technology could also be used for the delivery of ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 06, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The role of calcium in Randall's plaques (kidney stones)

Randall's plaques are soft tissue calcifications found in the deep renal medulla skirting the surface of the epithelium of the papilla, where they act as nucleating elements for renal calculi or stones. These ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created May 31, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Commentary warns of unexpected consequences of proton pump inhibitor use in reflux disease

Despite being highly effective and beneficial for many patients, unexpected consequences are emerging in patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for reflux diseases. Physicians are warned to monitor these ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0