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	Magnesium - LoveToKnow 1911
		Magnesium is found widely distributed in nature, chiefly in the forms of silicate, carbonate and chloride, and occurring in the minerals olivine, hornblende, talc, asbestos, meerschaum, augite, dolomite, magnesite, carnallite, kieserite and kainite.
		The problem of magnesium reduction is in many respects similar to that of aluminium extraction, bait the lightness of the metal as compared, bulk for bulk, with its fused salts, and the readiness with which it burns when exposed to air at high temperatures, render the problem somewhat more difficult.
		Magnesium oxychloride when heated to redness in a current of air evolves a mixture of hydrochloric acid and chlorine and leaves a residue of magnesia, a reaction which is employed in the Weldon-Pechiney and Mond processes for the manufacture of chlorine.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Magnesium (2553 words)

	MAGNESIUM SULPHATE
		Magnesium sulphate is not a benign drug it is associated with complications and although most studies have shown that it does not increase the duration of labour,maternal blood loss or caesarean delivery rate, it does change intrapartum and postpartum care and does affect many maternal and fetal parameter.
		Thus the dose of magnesium sulphate and duration of therapy should be further evaluated according to the individual and geographical differences, as it is quite plausible that higher dose will increase the hazards (such as respiratory arrest without any increase in the benefits associated with the use of magnesium sulphate.
		Magnesium sulphate versus Phenytoin for Seizure Prophylaxis in pregnancy induced hypertension.
	www.ayubmed.edu.pk /JAMC/PAST/16-2/Shehla.htm (2816 words)

	Manufacture of magnesium carbonate and calcium sulphate from brine mud - Patent 4210626
		The calcium sulphate solid phase obtained in stage (vi) may be calcium sulphate alpha-hemihydrate, calcium sulphate dihydrate (gypsum), or anhydrous calcium sulphate (anhydrite) dependent on the conditions of the reaction.
		The separated calcium sulphate solids are suitably washed with water and the combined washings and filtrate, which are essentially neutral but may contain small amounts of calcium, sulphate and chloride ions, are discarded or used to slurry the calcium carbonate being fed to stage (vi).
		The hydrated magnesium carbonate solids are washed on the filter or centrifuge 4 and the moist solid thus obtained is dried in a steam heated drier 5.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /4210626.html (3981 words)

	Magnesium
		Adequate intake of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D coupled with overall proper nutrition and weight-bearing exercise throughout childhood and adulthood are the primary preventive measures for this condition, in both men and women.
		Magnesium, administered in the hospital, is the treatment of choice to prevent or treat seizures associated with eclampsia.
		Other familiar sources of magnesium are magnesium hydroxide (often used as a laxative or antacid) and magnesium sulfate (generally used as a laxative or tonic, or added to a bath).
	www.umm.edu /altmed/articles/magnesium-000313.htm (4106 words)

	Magnesium Sulphate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Magnesium Sulphate is “hydroscopic” so will take up water if exposed to moisture, so good packaging and sealing of partly used bags and storing in a dry area is essential.
		Magnesium Sulphate is very soluble and good quality material should dissolve quickly to form a clear solution without debris and precipitate.
		Magnesium Sulphate is 10% magnesium and as the price of Magnesium Chloride has come down, its use has declined.
	www.coastbio.co.nz /Magnesium_Sulphate.htm (145 words)

	Management of tetanus with magnesium sulphate
		The use of magnesium sulphate infusions in the management of tetanus enables one to minimise sedation and reduce the need for mechanical ventilation, and thereby greatly simplifying the care of the tetanus patient.
		Patient 4 had magnesium therapy for the first 14 days but due to inability to obtain further stocks of magnesium sulphate sedation and paralysis (hourly diazepam 7.5 mg, and tubocurarine 3 mg to control spasms, and morphine 5 mg to control autonomic dysfunction) were introduced for the next 12 days.
		We conclude that magnesium sulphate in a dosage titrated to the preservation of the patellar reflex and maintaining serum concentrations within the therapeutic range could be used as the sole drug to control the spasms of severe tetanus.
	www.mgwater.com /tetanus.shtml (4050 words)

	Magnesium
		Magnesium is involved in the maintenance of the membrane electric potential and the transport across membranes of sodium, potassium and calcium.
		Magnesium is essential for the normal function of the parathyroid glands, metabolism of vitamin D, and adequate sensitivity of bone to parathyroid hormone and vitamin D. Magnesium deficiency may impair vitamin D metabolism which adversely affects bone-building.
		Magnesium metabolism appears to be altered in some migraine sufferers and deficiency may contribute to symptoms through effects on neurotransmitters and blood vessels, and muscles in the head and neck.
	www.jctonic.com /include/minerals/magnesiu.htm (5387 words)

	Scientia Agricola - Magnesium sulphate and the development of the common bean cultivated in an Ultisol of Northeast ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Magnesium was applied together with lime, N, K, Cu, Zn, B, and Mo as calcium carbonate, ammonium nitrate, potassium phosphate, cupric and zinc sulphate, boric acid and sodium molybdate respectively a month before planting and P as phosphoric acid at the planting.
		The development of the LA was associated with the level of the magnesium applied (Hewitt and Smith, 1874; Jones, 1973), that presents a direct relationship with the concentration of magnesium in the plant tissue and the amount of synthesized chlorophyll.
		Harmful effects of the magnesium in excess have been reported by Tayel et al., 1980a, 1980b; Levy et al., 1988 in the deterioration of the soil physical properties, reducing the concentrations of air and of water, influencing the lengthening of the root negatively.
	www.scielo.br /scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-90162000000100025&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en (2363 words)

	Magnesium sulphate versus diazepam for eclampsia (Cochrane Review) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Magnesium sulphate is compared with phenytoin and with lytic cocktail in other Cochrane reviews.
		Magnesium sulphate is associated with a reduction in maternal death when compared to diazepam (six trials 1336 women; relative risk (RR) 0.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.37 to 0.94).
		Magnesium sulphate appears to be substantially more effective than diazepam for treatment of eclampsia.
	www.update-software.com /abstracts/ab000127.htm (408 words)

	Magnesium sulphate versus phenytoin for eclampsia (Cochrane Review)
		Magnesium sulphate is associated with a substantial reduction in the recurrence of convulsions, when compared to phenytoin (five trials, 895 women; relative risk (RR) 0.31, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.20 to 0.47).
		For the baby, magnesium sulphate was associated with fewer admissions to a special care baby unit (SCBU) (one trial, 518 babies; RR 0.73, 95% CI 0.58 to 0.91) and fewer babies who died or were in SCBU for more than seven days (one trial, 665 babies; RR 0.77, 95% CI 0.63 to 0.95).
		Magnesium sulphate appears to be substantially more effective than phenytoin for treatment of eclampsia.
	www.update-software.com /abstracts/ab000128.htm (525 words)

	Epsom Salt \| Floatworks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Epsom Salt is also a 'salt' but instead of being made of magnesium, oxygen and carbon, as is the case with the carbon salt, its constituents are magnesium, oxygen and sulphur.
		Magnesium sulphate is not found in a natural state, so it has to be made artificially from some suitable magnesium containing substance.
		Magnesium sulphate paste is still widely recommended by doctors today to aid in drawing out impurities and poisons from the body.
	floatworks.com /index.php?q=about/epsom (765 words)

	Magnesium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The tissue magnesium level was measured in sublingual epithelial cells scraped from under the tongue or from between the gums and the upper or lower lips.
		Magnesium is a vital component in the synthesis of ATP (the body's main energy source), DNA, RNA and protein, and is required for proper nerve conduction, muscle contraction, cell division, and transport across cell membranes.
		Half of the patients were given 8 mmol of magnesium sulfate injected intravenously over five minutes within three hours or less of the first symptoms of the attack; this was followed by a total of 65 mmol of magnesium sulfate supplied by constant infusion over a 24-hour period.
	www.afibbers.org /magnesium.html (5377 words)

	Magnesium Sulphate Injection 50% , SPC from the eMC
		Magnesium sulphate must be used with caution in patients suspected of or known to have renal impairment.
		Magnesium sulphate should not be administered concomitantly with high doses of barbiturates, opioids or hypnotics due to the risk of respiratory depression.
		Magnesium sulphate is excreted by the kidneys with small amounts being excreted in breast milk and saliva.
	emc.medicines.org.uk /emc/assets/c/html/displaydoc.asp?DocumentID=4959 (646 words)

	Magnesium
		Magnesium was first recognised as an element in 1755 by Black however, it was not isolated until 1808 by Davy who evaporated the mercury from a magnesium amalgam made by electrolysing a mixture of moist magnesia and mercuric oxide, and was not prepared in its coherent form till 1831 by Bussy.
		Magnesium is the eighth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust (approximately 2.5% by weight) it is one of the alkaline-earth metals and does not occur uncombined.
		For this reason magnesium should be handled carefully for risk of serious fires and water should not be used on burning magnesium or on magnesium fires.
	www.azom.com /details.asp?ArticleID=618 (533 words)

	Magnesium sulphate versus phenytoin for eclampsia
		Magnesium sulphate is associated with a substantial reduction in the recurrence of convulsions, when compared to phenytoin (five trials, 895 women; relative risk (RR) 0.31, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.20 to 0.47).
		For the baby, magnesium sulphate was associated with fewer admissions to a special care baby unit (SCBU) (one trial, 518 babies; RR 0.73, 95% CI 0.58 to 0.91) and fewer babies who died or were in SCBU for more than seven days (one trial, 665 babies; RR 0.77, 95% CI 0.63 to 0.95).
		Magnesium sulphate appears to be substantially more effective than phenytoin for treatment of eclampsia.
	www.cochrane.org /reviews/en/ab000128.html (488 words)

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		Magnesium is also able to minimise sympathetic overactivity associated with tetanus.
		A prospective pilot study was undertaken to investigate the ability of magnesium sulphate to control the spasms of severe tetanus without the need for sedation and artificial ventilation.
		Magnesium therapy had to be continued for a few days after the cessation of spasms as attempts at withdrawal resulted in unacceptable rigidity in some patients and sustained tachycardia (>120/min.) in others.
	www.geocities.com /tetanus_tetanus/magnesium.html (3494 words)

	Magnesium : by Ray Sahelian, M.D., magnesium benefits
		Magnesium sulfate - magnesium citrate (used as laxative) - magnesium oxide - magnesium chloride - magnesium stearate (usually found as one of the fillers and binders in capsules) - magnesium hydroxide - magnesium glycinate - magnesium carbonate - magnesium taurate - magnesium gluconate.
		High levels of magnesium in the diet may lower a woman's risk of developing colon cancer but it is difficult to tell whether the benefit is due to magnesium intake rather than some related factor.
		Magnesium orotate dihydrate is poorly soluble in water and hence does not bind gastric acid nor does it exhibit noteworthy laxative effects upon oral administration in contrast to easily dissociable magnesium salts.
	www.raysahelian.com /magnesium.html (2342 words)

	Magnesium sulphate versus diazepam for eclampsia
		The objective of this review was to assess the effects of magnesium sulphate compared with diazepam when used for the care of women with eclampsia.
		Magnesium sulphate is associated with a reduction in maternal death when compared to diazepam (six trials 1336 women; relative risk (RR) 0.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.37 to 0.94).
		Magnesium sulphate appears to be substantially more effective than diazepam for treatment of eclampsia.
	www.cochrane.org /reviews/en/ab000127.html (371 words)

	MAGNESIUM SULPHATE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In women who have had an eclamptic seizure magnesium sulphate significantly reduces the risk of recurrent convulsions.
		Magnesium sulphate decreases smooth muscle activity by several mechanisms.
		Each labour ward should have a detailed protocol for the administration of magnesium sulphate including guidelines for clinical and laboratory monitoring.
	homepages.ed.ac.uk /asb/SHOA2/magnesium_sulphate.htm (173 words)

	Magnesium Sulphate Injection
		Magnesium is essential for the formation of strong bones and healthy teeth, the transmission of nerve signals and the contraction of muscles.
		Magnesium sulphate may be given for the treatment of high blood pressure and fits (convulsions) in the later stages of pregnancy (eclampsia).
		Magnesium sulphate should be administered with caution to patients receiving digoxin.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /medicines/100002947.html (711 words)

	Magnesium Sulfate Transdermal Cream
		Magnesium sulphate has the capability to increase oxytocin levels in the body and address some of these issues.
		Traditionally, magnesium sulphate has been used as a laxative; as a bronchodilator to reduce severe symptoms of asthma and respiratory distress; and to treat pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and pre-term labor in pregnant women.
		Magnesium Sulphate Cream can be applied freely to thin-skinned areas of the body such as the soles of the feet or inner thighs, several times a day if needed.
	www.springboard4health.com /store/more_hpl_mag_sulf_transdermal.html (1059 words)

	Tinco India-Manufacturers of Magnesium Pottassium Sulphate
		MAGNESIUM AS Mg COPPER AS Cu Pottassium and Magnesium sulphate is a rich source of sulphar, pottassium and Magnesium, dietary essentials for livestock and poultry.
		Pottassium and Magnesium sulphate is crystalline and of uniform particle - size.
		Tinco India-Manufacturers of inorganic chemicals for the fertilizers and industrial uses-manganese sulphate,magnesium sulphate crystals,magnesium pottasium sulphate,ferrous sulphate,magnesium nitrate,calcium nitrate tetrahydrate,magnesium sulphate anhydrous, aluminium sulphate,magnesium chloride hexahydrate.
	www.tincoindia.com /magnesium_pott_sulphate.html (99 words)

	The pre-eclampsia site
		But a landmark multinational trial has now demonstrated that magnesium sulphate - the drug of choice in the US for many years - is better than either at preventing further convulsions, and may also save more lives (2).
		However, there is no suggestion that magnesium sulphate has any effect on the underlying pre-eclamptic disorder, and a woman who recovers from eclampsia may still be at risk from other complications of the condition.
		There is evidence to suggest that magnesium sulphate may prevent eclamptic convulsions in women with pre-eclampsia (3), but as yet it is not possible to identify those who would benefit most from treatment.
	www.pre-eclampsia.co.uk /eclampsia.html (1118 words)

	magnesium sulphate in eclampsia - General Practice Notebook
		Magnesium sulphate is now recognised as the treatment of choice for convulsions in eclampsia.
		It is difficult to identify which patients are likely to have seizures from parameters such as degree of blood pressure elevation, proteinuria, and oedema.
		a review (3) states that there is "robust evidence that, for women with pre-eclampsia, magnesium sulphate more than halves the risk of eclampsia (number needed to treat 100, 95% confidence interval 50 to 100) and probably reduces the risk of maternal death...
	www.gpnotebook.co.uk /simplepage.cfm?ID=-717946815 (978 words)

	Magnesium Sulfate - Magnesium Sulfate Manufacturers,Magnesium Sulfate Suppliers & Exporters
		Manufacturer and exporters of magnesium sulphate heptha hydrate (epsom salt) and magnesium oxide used as micro nutrient in agriculture.
		Engaged in exporting of sulphate, mono ammonium phosphate, mono potassium phosphate, potassium nitrate, sulphate of potash, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate and ferrous sulphate.
		magnesium chloride (flacks), magnesium oxide, sodium solico floride, aluminum sulfate (iron free), ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumerate.
	dir.indiamart.com /impcat/magnesium-sulfate.html (1639 words)

	Magnesium sulphate and pre-eclampsia -- Duley and Neilson 319 (7201): 3 -- BMJ
		Magnesium sulphate has been used for treating eclampsia in the United States for much of the 20th century.
		For example, magnesium sulphate is known to relax smooth muscle and in many parts of the world is widely used as a tocolytic
		Magnesium sulfate is the ideal anticonvulsant in preeclampsia-eclampsia.
	www.bmj.com /cgi/content/full/319/7201/3 (816 words)

	A randomised trial to investigate the efficacy of magnesium sulphate for refractory ventricular fibrillation -- Hassan ...
		A randomised trial to investigate the efficacy of magnesium sulphate for refractory ventricular fibrillation -- Hassan et al.
		Resuscitation from prolonged cardiac arrest with high-dose intravenous magnesium sulfate.
		Efficacy of intravenous magnesium in acute myocardial infarction in reducing arrhythmias and mortality.
	emj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/19/1/57 (3738 words)

	A meta-analysis on intravenous magnesium sulphate for treating acute asthma -- Cheuk et al. 90 (1): 74 -- Archives of ...
		Magnesium sulphate is one of the agents being intensively studied.
		Magnesium sulfate for treating exacerbations of acute asthma in the emergency department.
		Intravenous magnesium sulfate in the management of moderate to severe acute asthmatic children non-responding to conventional therapy.
	adc.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/90/1/74 (1859 words)

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