Advances in Magnesium Research: New Data

Begining with the seventies the International Symposia and the European Congresses on Magnesium, organized every 3rd year under the auspices of the Society for the Development of Research on Magnesium, became traditional manifestations, very appreciated all fundamental and clinical researchers in the field. The last one was the 8th European Magnesium Congress, held in Cluj, Romania. Like the others, it gave the opportunity for extensive discussions and interchange of information between researchers from all over the world, not only from Europe, in this exciting field or research. From more than 60 plenary lectures, oral communications and posters, in this proceedings-volume the most interesting contributions have been selected, which cover the clinical topics of the congress : cardio-vascular diseases, neurosciences, nutrition, metabolic and endocrinological diseases, gastroenterology, pediatrics, environment, sports medicine, but also fundamental aspects like cell functions. This comprehensive treatise by international authorities will provide a major reference for all those interested in different aspects of magnesium.