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Organometallics, 2018 The aim of this study was to demonstrate the absolute necessity of control experiments for a correct interpretation of mercury drop test results when applied to mechanistic studies of palladacycle-catalyzed reactions. It was shown that the interaction of
O. N. Gorunova +7 more
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Selenium and Mercury Toxicity: The Tale of Fish
EDIS, 2022 Not only is fish a good source of protein, but it also provides essential fatty acids such as omega-3, vitamins such as vitamin D, and minerals such as selenium. However, consumers are concerned about exposure to mercury through fish consumption.
Razieh Farzad, Jeanette Andrade
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Characteristics and treatment of elemental mercury intoxication: A case series
Health Science Reports, 2021 Background and aims Elemental mercury toxicity is a rare condition which can be difficult to diagnose due to its nonspecific signs and symptoms. The purpose of this investigation is to describe the presenting characteristics and treatment of adult and ...
Kelly Johnson‐Arbor +2 more
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Revisiting Genetic Influence on Mercury Exposure and Intoxication in Humans: A Scoping Review
Toxics, 2023 Human intoxication to mercury is a worldwide health problem. In addition to the type and length of exposure, the genetic background plays an important role in mercury poisoning. However, reviews on the genetic influence in mercury toxicity are scarce and
Maria Elena Crespo-Lopez +9 more
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Long-term exposure to methylmercury and psychiatric symptoms in residents of Minamata, Japan [PDF]
, 2011 Introduction: It is well-known that prenatal or postnatal exposure to methylmercury can produce neurological signs in adults and children, exemplified by a case of large-scale poisoning in Minamata, Japan, in the 1950s.
Bradley +32 more
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Mercury Hair Concentration among Primary School Children in Malaysia
Children, 2017 The main concern regarding mercury exposure is the adverse health effect on the developing nervous system. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine hair mercury levels and their association with socio-demographic characteristics ...
Nurul Izzah Abdul Samad +2 more
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A Cross-Sectional Survey on Knowledge and Perceptions of Health Risks Associated with Arsenic and Mercury Contamination from Artisanal Gold mining in Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2013 An estimated 0.5 to 1.5 million informal miners, of whom 30-50% are women, rely on artisanal mining for their livelihood in Tanzania. Mercury, used in the processing gold ore, and arsenic, which is a constituent of some ores, are common occupational ...
A Vreedzaa +35 more
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Chemical Science, 2016 Herein, based on biomimetic strategies, a tunable mercury(ii) ion-gate modulated by mercaptoacetic acid-pillar[5]arene (MAP5) is reported.
Fan Zhang +6 more
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Thiol-Functionalized Mesoporous Silica for Effective Trap of Mercury in Rats [PDF]
, 2016 The chance of exposure to heavy metal for human being rises severely today due to the increasing water contamination and air pollution. Here, we prepared a series of thiol-functionalized mesoporous silica as oral formulation for the prevention and ...
Gou, ML +11 more
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Our evolved understanding of the human health risks of mercury
Ambio, 2023 Mercury (Hg) is a chemical of health concern worldwide that is now being acted upon through the Minamata Convention. Operationalizing the Convention and tracking its effectiveness requires empathy of the diversity and variation of mercury exposure and ...
N. Basu +7 more
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