Cardiology
Heart attacks more likely in those with low blood phosphate levels
Low phosphate in the blood is linked to the risk of heart attack and coronary artery disease, a new study in the journal PLOS One reports.
Nov 8, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Phosphate-binding drug does not improve heart health of patients with mild kidney disease
High phosphate levels in the blood carry increased heart-related risks, but taking a drug that targets phosphate does not improve cardiovascular measures in patients with mild kidney disease, according to a study appearing ...
Apr 18, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reveals how dietary phosphate can increase heart disease risk
A new study has found that high phosphate levels can cause a stress signal inside the cells that line blood vessels, leading to the release of microparticles that promote the formation of blood clots. The findings, which ...
Mar 5, 2015
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Medical research
Protective proteins reduce damage to blood vessels
Researchers have uncovered how proteins found in our blood can reduce damage caused to blood vessels as we age, and in conditions such as atherosclerosis and arthritis.
May 21, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Common enzyme deficiency may hinder plans to eradicate malaria
In malaria-endemic countries, 350 million people are predicted to be deficient in an enzyme that means they can suffer severe complications from taking primaquine, a key drug for treating relapsing malaria, according to a ...
Nov 13, 2012
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Cardiology
Increased phosphate intake elevates blood pressure in healthy adults
Phosphates make processed cheese spreadable, prevent coffee from clumping and preserve many meat products. They are a common additive in industrially produced foodstuffs. But phosphates consumed with food raise blood pressure ...
Aug 24, 2018
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