Physiological extracellular matrix (ECM) calcification or mineralization is restricted to bones, teeth and the hypertrophic zone of growth plate cartilage. In contrast, pathological ECM ...

Real-time observation of certain biochemical processes in blood vessels from mice has revealed a previously unknown similarity between atherosclerosis, also known as vascular calcification ...

The presence of breast arterial calcification (BAC), which is identifiable on routine screening mammography, has also been associated with cardiovascular disease. The objective of a retrospective ...

“Our study showed that breast arterial calcification is a good predictor for cardiovascular disease ... imaging to check for ...

About 40 million mammograms are performed in the United States each year. While breast artery calcifications can be seen on the resulting images, radiologists do not typically quantify or report this ...

3) How is Pad in Diabetes Best Diagnosed and Evaluated? The initial assessment of PAD in patients with diabetes should begin with a thorough medical history and physical examination to help ...

Abbott has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an investigational device exemption (IDE) ...

Purpose: The role of vitamin K in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and arterial calcification is examined. Summary: Vitamin K is essential for the activation of vitamin K-dependent ...

About 40 million mammograms are performed in the United States each year. While breast artery calcifications can be seen on the resulting images, radiologists do not typically quantify or report ...