Authors: Dulhunty AF, Wium E, Li L, Hanna AD, Mirza S, Talukder S, Ghazali NA, Beard NA
Abstract
SUMMARY: The contractile function of the heart requires the release of Ca(2+) from intracellular Ca(2+) stores in the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) of cardiac muscle cells. The efficacy of Ca(2+) release depends [...]
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Although the methods behind this report are not clear, it does provide evidence that gay and bisexual men in the UK may be more likely than heterosexual men to attempt suicide, self-harm, have depression, smoke, drink and take illegal drugs. It would seem that there is a need for both further research into the health [...]
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