Once you have made the decision to have heart valve replacement surgery, you, along with your surgeon, will need to decide what type of replacement valve is best for you. There are several types of ...

Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of clarithromycin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in patients with community-acquired pneumonia due to penicillin ...

DURING the course of investigations of the effect of age on acid mucopolysaccharide content of the human heart valves, we found hyaluronic acid to be a major component. In all it represented about ...

That mucus is formed of big glycoproteins known as mucins that have sugar molecules attached to them, such as N-acetylglucosamine and sialic acid, which help make the mucus slippery and resistant ...

Leading companies such as Mahle Group and Federal-Mogul are investing in R&D to develop advanced valve seat inserts using powdered metal alloys, which offer superior wear resistance and thermal ...

Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), a water-soluble B vitamin, is sometimes called the "anti-stress vitamin." It is required for the body to make coenzyme A (CoA). CoA is involved in many reactions, such ...

Insulin resistance can increase the risk of aortic stenosis -- a common heart valve disease, in men over the age of 45, finds a study on Wednesday. The study published in the peer-reviewed journal ...

College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, 61 Daizong Street, Tai’an 271018 Shandong, China ...

Knowing foods that cause acid reflux can help you prevent and manage this condition. Common triggers include carbonated drinks, spicy foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Acid reflux, also known as ...