Risk factors associated with OA are age, genetics, mechanical overload and presence of calcium-containing microcrystals. Calcium pyrophosphate crystals including monoclinic and triclinic dihydrate ...

Background Calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals deposition is frequently associated with acute ... Although 4 different types of CPP crystals can be synthesized in vitro [amorphous CPP (a-CPP), ...

Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) is a form of arthritis characterized by the accumulation of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the joints, leading to inflammation and pain.

A zero calcium score with high cholesterol may mean a person is at a lower risk of coronary heart disease. It means imaging does not show a buildup of calcified plaque in the heart’s blood vessels.

Calcium is a vital mineral that is crucial for the health of our bones, teeth, and muscles. Even though it is found in numerous foods, achieving the right amounts purely through diet can be ...

Insight into the immunopathogenesis of crystal-induced inflammation has opened the door to a new approach to therapy. Could interleukin-1 antagonists be the answer to managing acute gout ...

Follow-up is to be every 6 months. Musculoskeletal: A dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan revealed osteopenia after the diagnosis, leading to the initiation of treatment with calcium and ...