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Copper Poisoning with Emphasis on Its Clinical Manifestations and Treatment of Intoxication

Advances in Public Health
Background. Copper is an essential trace element found in the human body in an oxidized (Cu II) and reduced (Cu I) form. It plays a crucial role in the integrity and function of proteins and enzymes. Short-term and long-term exposure to copper can result
Mehrdad Rafati Rahimzadeh, Mehravar Rafati Rahimzadeh, Sohrab Kazemi, Ali Akbar Moghadamnia   +3 more
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Mercury in Retrograde: The Tale of Toxicity. [PDF]

Case Rep Nephrol
Introduction Mercuric chloride is a highly toxic inorganic compound with historical medical use but severe potential for harm when ingested. Acute mercury poisoning is rare but can lead to multiorgan toxicity, particularly affecting the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.
Abadir S, Orphali R, Kalfayan G, Gower A, Lin M, Takher J.   +5 more
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Rethinking treatment of mercury poisoning: the roles of selenium, acetylcysteine, and thiol chelators in the treatment of mercury poisoning: a narrative review

Toxicology Communications, 2021
We reevaluate the treatment of mercury poisoning, incorporating recent advances in understanding of mercury toxicity and the mercury:selenium interaction.
Henry A. Spiller, Hannah L. Hays, Marcel J. Casavant   +2 more
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Higher toxicity of ingested metallic lead in a toddler compared to an adolescent. [PDF]

Pediatr Int
Pediatrics International, Volume 67, Issue 1, January/December 2025.
Pelclova D, Jabandziev P, Aulicka S, Papez J.   +3 more
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Aqueous fruit pulp extract of Adansonia digitata (L) protects against lead-acetate-induced hepato-renal damage in rat model

Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2021
Background Adansonia digitata (L) fruit has a multi-purpose function one among many, is the antioxidant activities of the fruit by preventing oxidative stress.
Wusa Makena, Eduitem Sunday Otong, Nathan Isaac Dibal, Barka Ishaku, Sebastine Anthony Bazabang   +4 more
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A Retrospective Descriptive Analysis of Consultations Provided by the National Poisons Centre Relating to Medicines on the Aotearoa New Zealand Antidote Stocking Guideline, 2020–2025 [PDF]

Emerg Med Australas
ABSTRACT Objective Many antidotes are relatively rare‐use, indication‐specific medicines with a variable evidence base. In Aotearoa New Zealand, there are no national statistics available on their use. This study aimed to characterize the numbers of cases and advice provided by the Aotearoa New Zealand National Poisons Centre (NZNPC) on the use of true
Kumpula E, Boroughf W.
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A rare case report of lead encephalopathy due to high blood lead level

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 11, Issue 7, July 2023., 2023
Abstract Here we report a case of lead poisoning having a serum lead level of 412 mcg dL−1 who presented with decreasing level of consciousness and recurrent seizures. He responded well to treatment with chelation therapy.
Farnoosh Masbough, Shahin Shadnia, Mitra Rahimi, Soheil Roshanzamiri, Peyman Erfantalab Evini, Babak Mostafazadeh   +5 more
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Trends in antidote utilization at a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia: A 6‐year retrospective study

Basic &Clinical Pharmacology &Toxicology, Volume 132, Issue 6, Page 538-544, June 2023., 2023
Abstract Antidote stocking has been described in several studies from many countries to be problematic and constantly insufficient. During our institution's previous experience with a medication event that resulted from lack of antidote stocking, we initiated a review of all our antidotes and realized the lack of data on utilization in the literature ...
Laila Carolina Abu Esba, Aljawharah Alkoraishi, Husam I. Ardah   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lead poisoning with unusual manifestations in an opium‐addicted man

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 10, Issue 12, December 2022., 2022
Lead poisoning can cause abdominal and epigastric pain that may be mistaken for an acute abdomen or acute coronary syndrome. Abstract One of the contributing causes of hypertension or exacerbation of ischemic heart disease (IHD) has been suggested to be environmental pollution and occupational exposure to particular metals, such as lead.
Mohammad Abedi Samakoosh, Ali Sharifpour, Mostafa Soleymani, Zakaria Zakariaei   +3 more
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Chelation Therapy for Rare Earth Element Toxicity: Current Evidence, Challenges and Future Directions. [PDF]

Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol
ABSTRACT The accelerating integration of rare earth elements (REEs) in advanced technologies has generated rising concern over human exposure and the attendant toxicological risks. This review presents an up‐to‐date synthesis of current evidence on REE toxicity across multiple exposure pathways, including inhalation, ingestion and occupational contact,
Domingo JL.
europepmc   +2 more sources