They can be classified as common, pathologic and drug-associated. The finding of calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate or uric acid crystals is common and often of little clinical significance.

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These particles are known as tartrate crystals, or “wine diamonds,” that sit at the bottom of your bottle or glass. The crystals can look like little pieces of glass, which is why some wine drinkers ...

Calcium oxalate crystals are widespread biominerals that occur in a diverse array of plant species. They play multifaceted roles in plant physiology, including the regulation of intracellular ...

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Calcium oxalate nephroliths in these individuals are often attached to Randall's plaques. [9, 10] The formation or attachment of calcium oxalate crystals on these plaques is probably critical for ...

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The urine sediment revealed a definite increase in white cells on qualitative examination in only four cases; only two had significant microscopic hematuria.

Objective High serum calcium and phosphate levels have been linked to cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality but evidence from longitudinal studies is scarce, especially among patients with ...

A series of biocomposite materials was successfully prepared by reinforcing advanced calcium phosphate cement with hydroxyapatite fibrous and elongated plate-like particles. Powder X-ray diffraction ...