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All LifeInorganic arsenic (iAs), a toxic metalloid and recognized carcinogen, is widely distributed in the natural environment. Human exposure to iAs occurs via multiple pathways, leading to its accumulation and adverse effects on the human body.
Chengke Lu +7 more
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, 2010 Many lamps used in various spacecraft contain elemental mercury, which is efficiently absorbed through the lungs as a vapor. The liquid metal vaporizes slowly at room temperature, but may be completely vaporized when lamps are operating.
Garcia, Hector +3 more
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Herbal Supplements (Haematanics) and their Interactions with Medications: An Overview [PDF]
, 2008 Herbal supplements, if taken at the same time as prescription medicines, can create potential problems for the user. Unfortunately, there is very little scientific information available about the way herbs and drugs interact. The present paper deals with
Dwivedi, A., et al.
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Analysis of selected toxic metals using bacterial biosensors and their macromolecular derivatives [PDF]
, 2012 This short review presents a number of bacterial transcription mechanisms dependant on metal occurrence in growth environment. Metallic ions such as mercury, cadmium or zinc evoke genetic response, which then can be engineered and utilized to reprogram ...
Bartos, Adrian
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Melarsoprol Resistance in African Trypanosomiasis [PDF]
, 2018 Arsenicals were introduced as monotherapies for the treatment of human African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, over 100 years ago. Toxicity has always been an issue but these drugs have proven to be both effective and quite durable. Unfortunately,
Fairlamb, Alan, Horn, David
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Metal Poisoning: Threat and Management [PDF]
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2009 Exposure to toxic metals remains a wide spread occupational and environmental problems in world. Due to their widespread use in human activities such as industry, agriculture and even as medicine numerous health risks may be associated with exposure to ...
SJS Flora
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Abdominal Pain with Unknown Origin: A Case Report
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2019 Lead may cause toxicity in case of frequent occupational exposure or non-occupational exposure as a result of water, soil, and air pollution. Opium abuse is an important cause of lead poisoning among the people in Middle East, including Iran.
Ahmad Hormati +3 more
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Nephroprotective action of Peucedanum grande against cadmium chloride induced renal toxicity in Wistar rats [PDF]
, 2012 Cadmium is a known industrial pollutant which accumulates in the kidney and its exposure leads to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The present study was carried out to evaluate the protective effects of Peucedanum grande against CdCl2 ...
Ahmad, Shiekh Tanveer +10 more
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Lead Poisoning Is a Rare Diagnosis in a Family with Chronic Abdominal Pain; A Case Report.
Journal of Practical Emergency MedicineLead poisoning is a significant health concern that can manifest as chronic abdominal pain. We recently documented instances of lead poisoning within a family that resulted from prolonged exposure to deteriorating lead plumbing. The affected individuals
Ali Pirsalehi +2 more
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Acute poisoning with Copper Sulphate: a clinical case [PDF]
, 2005 A intoxicação aguda pelo sulfato de cobre é rara e frequente- mente acidental. Manifesta-se por náuseas, vómitos, diarreia, anemia hemolítica e, nos casos mais graves, insufi ciência renal, insufi ciência hepática e coma.
Lebre, Rosário +5 more
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