[HTML][HTML] The relationship between childhood blood lead levels below 5 µg/dL and childhood intelligence quotient (IQ): Protocol for a systematic review and meta …

DA Axelrad, E Coffman, EF Kirrane, H Klemick - Environment international, 2022 - Elsevier
Background The causal association between childhood lead (Pb) exposure and decrements
in intelligence quotient (IQ) is well-established, and no safe blood lead level (BLL) in …

Investigation and monitoring of heavy metal poisoning

NL Barlow, SM Bradberry - Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2023 - jcp.bmj.com
Historically, heavy metal measurement and interpretation has been a highly specialised
area performed only in a handful of centres within the UK. However, recent years have seen …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the endocrine disrupting potential of lead through benchmark modelling–study in humans

D Javorac, K Baralić, Đ Marić, S Mandić-Rajčević… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Exposure to low levels of a toxic metal lead (Pb) affects human health, and its effect as an
endocrine disruptor has been reported. However, the precise role of Pb in endocrine health …

[HTML][HTML] Blood lead, cadmium and hair mercury concentrations and association with soil, dust and occupational factors in e-waste recycling workers in Bangladesh

SM Parvez, F Jahan, J Abedin, M Rahman… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Electronic waste (e-waste) recycling activities release toxic metals, which pose
substantial hazard to the environment and human health. We evaluated metal …

[HTML][HTML] Adsorption of lead (II) ions onto goethite chitosan beads: Isotherms, kinetics, and mechanism studies

T Sirijaree, P Praipipat - ChemEngineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
Lead is a highly toxic heavy metal that creates a water pollutant. It can be released from
industrial processes, agricultural chemistry, and community wastes, affecting creatures and …

[HTML][HTML] Cost effectiveness of strategies for caring for critically ill patients with COVID-19 in Tanzania

HA Shah, T Baker, CO Schell… - PharmacoEconomics …, 2023 - Springer
Background The resources for critical care are limited in many settings, exacerbating the
significant morbidity and mortality associated with critical illness. Budget constraints can …

[HTML][HTML] Relation of pulmonary diffusing capacity decline to HRCT and VQ SPECT/CT findings at early follow-up after COVID-19: a prospective cohort study (The …

TL Katzenstein, J Christensen, TK Lund… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - mdpi.com
A large proportion of patients exhibit persistently reduced pulmonary diffusion capacity after
COVID-19. It is unknown whether this is due to a post-COVID restrictive lung disease and/or …

Mapping Blood Lead Levels in China during 1980–2040 with Machine Learning

Y Zhang, M Tang, S Zhang, Y Lin, K Yang… - Environmental …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Lead poisoning is globally concerning, yet limited testing hinders effective interventions in
most countries. We aimed to create annual maps of county-specific blood lead levels in …

[HTML][HTML] Unraveling Acute and Post-COVID Cytokine Patterns to Anticipate Future Challenges

M Bekbossynova, A Tauekelova, A Sailybayeva… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aims of this study were to analyze cytokine profiles in patients with COVID-19, gain
insights into the immune response during acute infection, identify cytokines associated with …

Comparison of three chatbots as an assistant for problem-solving in clinical laboratory

S Abusoglu, M Serdar, A Unlu… - Clinical Chemistry and …, 2024 - degruyter.com
Objectives Data generation in clinical settings is ongoing and perpetually increasing.
Artificial intelligence (AI) software may help detect data-related errors or facilitate process …