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Learn About Heavy Metal Poisoning

What is the definition of Heavy Metal Poisoning?
Heavy metal poisoning refers to when excessive exposure to a heavy metal affects the normal function of the body. Examples of heavy metals that can cause toxicity include lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and chromium. Exposure may occur through the diet, from medications, from the environment, or in the course of work or play. Heavy metals can enter the body through the skin, or by inhalation or ingestion. Toxicity can result from sudden, severe exposure, or from chronic exposure over time. For example, young children are more susceptible to the effects of lead exposure because they absorb more compared with adults and their brains are still developing. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are common symptoms of acute metal ingestion. Chronic exposure may cause various symptoms resulting from damage to body organs, and may increase the risk of cancer.
What are the alternative names for Heavy Metal Poisoning?
  • Heavy metal poisoning
  • Chronic heavy metal poisoning
  • Heavy Metal Toxicity
Who are the top Heavy Metal Poisoning Local Doctors?

University Orthopedics Inc

2 Dudley St, Suite 200, 
Providence, RI 
 (10.6 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Derek Jenkins is an Orthopedics provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Jenkins and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heavy Metal Poisoning. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

University Orthopedics Inc

2 Dudley St, Suite 200, 
Providence, RI 
 (10.6 mi)
Experience:
40+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Richard Terek is an Orthopedics provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Terek has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heavy Metal Poisoning. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Infantile Myofibromatosis, and Desmoid Tumor.

 
 
 
 
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Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

Core Health Care LLC

132 Old River Rd, Suite 108, 
Lincoln, RI 
 (5.1 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English

Mohammad Suhail is a Family Medicine specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Dr. Suhail and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heavy Metal Poisoning. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

What are the latest Heavy Metal Poisoning Clinical Trials?
A Double-blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of N1, N3-bis-(2-Mercaptoethyl) Isophthalamide (NBMI) in the Reduction of Mercury Levels, in Subjects Exposed to Mercury in Colombia

Summary: NBMI (N1, N3-Bis-(2-Mercaptoethyl) Isophthalamide) is a new metal chelator drug proposed as an alternative to the current chelators, and it is widely different; compared to the current chelators, consisting of two cysteamine molecules coupled to a single molecule of dicarboxybenzoate. It is used as a chelating agent and has the designation of an orphan drug, in the EU and USA; in the EU it is used...

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Effects of Lead Exposure on Iron Metabolism and the Nrf2-dependent Ferroptosis Pathway

Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of chronic lead exposure on iron metabolism and the Nrf2-dependent ferroptosis pathway in lead acid battery factory workers

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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