Scottsdale Magnesium Study: Absorption, Cellular Uptake, and Clinical Effectiveness of a Timed-Release Magnesium Supplement in a Standard Adult Clinical Population.

Objective: Suboptimal magnesium status is likely widespread in the United States and increasing evidence links it to many chronic diseases. Therapeutically addressing magnesium status can be challenging, as higher supplementation often leads to bowel intolerance. This study evaluated the absorption, cellular uptake, and clinical effectiveness of a timed-release formulation containing dimagnesium malate with vitamins B6, B12, and folate (MagSRT™) in a standard clinical population.

Radiation dose of CT coronary angiography in clinical practice: objective evaluation of strategies for dose optimization.

Background: CT coronary angiography (CTCA) is an evolving modality for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Radiation burden associated with CTCA has been a major concern in the wider application of this technique. It is important to reduce the radiation dose without compromising the image quality.

A clinical study of plaque removal with an advanced rechargeable power toothbrush and a battery-operated device.

Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of two recently introduced modern power toothbrushes with different characteristics.

Materials And Methods: This was a single-blind, randomized, crossover study which compared the ability of two power toothbrushes to remove plaque during a 2-minute brushing period. The two brushes were the Braun Oral-B 3D Excel (D17), a rechargeable toothbrush with an oscillating/rotating/pulsating action and the Colgate Actibrush, a battery-operated device with an oscillating/rotating action.