A new treatment reported for calciphylaxis, is the use of intravenous sodium thiosulfate. This inorganic salt is already used in the treatment of intoxication caused by cyanide, in patients with ...

Calciphylaxis is a kidney complication causing calcium buildup inside fat and skin blood vessels. It leads to painful skin lesions and often causes serious infection. Clinical trials are ...

After decades of lithium-ion batteries dominating the market, a new option has emerged: batteries made with sodium ions. Scientists have been researching alternatives to lithium for years.

You may decide to follow a low-sodium diet to improve your health. This diet involves choosing foods that are low in sodium (salt) and avoiding those that contain a lot. Sodium is a mineral found in ...

Kosher salt is made solely from sodium chloride and doesn’t usually contain additives or iodine. It’s less dense than table salt, and often used in cooking because the larger grains are easy ...