Evidence for a reduced urinary magnesium/creatinine ratio in patients with calcium urolithiasis.
1987
G Vagelli, and
A Mazzotta, and
V Ferraris, and
G Pratesi, and
G Calabrese, and
M Gonella
Divisione di Urologia, Ente Ospedaliero, Casale Monferrato, Italia.
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008274
Magnesium
A metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
D008297
Male
Males
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D002118
Calcium
A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.
Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
D000368
Aged
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available.
Elderly
D000369
Aged, 80 and over
Persons 80 years of age and older.
Oldest Old
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