A new non-calcium phosphate binder, lanthanum carbonate (Fosrenol), has shown a reduction in mortality and cardiac death among kidney patients on hemodialysis compared to conventional phosphate binders. The study involved 647 patients who received Fosrenol therapy for two years.
The US Navy is funding a diverse range of international science programs to address key security challenges. These programs focus on developing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, underwater swimmer detectors, and blast-resistant structures to support anti-terrorism and force protection efforts.
Lantern carbonate has been shown to reduce high phosphate levels and calcium levels in the blood, reducing the risk of calcification of the coronary arteries. The study also found that lanthanum carbonate is well-tolerated and associated with a lower incidence of serious adverse events.
The Arctic and oceans hold mega-tons of methane hydrate, a cleanest and most abundant energy source. However, extracting and transporting it is challenging due to its gas form and expansion issues, as well as geo-political considerations and potential environmental impacts.