Condition Plasma calcium (mg/dl)
Pre rTMS[in vivo]
10-30 years (4) 9.50±0.13*
31-50 years (18)  
51-70 years (75)9.30±0.05  
71-90 years (32) 9.26±0.09
rTMS Irradiation [in vitro]
10-30 years (4) 9.78±0.09
31-50 years (18) 9.39±0.09
51-70 years (75) 9.33±0.05
71-90 years (32) 9.34±0.10
Post rTMS[in vivo]
10-30 years (4) 9.73±0.11
31-50 years (18) 9.51±0.10b
51-70 years (75) 9.36±0.06
71-90 years (32) 9.33±0.09
With respect to Pre rTMS (by paired comparison): b p<0.05 * Mean±SEM; () Number of patients
Table 3: In vivo and in vitro changes in plasma calcium before and after rtms in patients with dysgeusia and dysosmia characterized by age.