BACKGROUND: Hair analysis is used for estimation of the nutritional status of individuals. In
the present work, a systematic review on the relation between the mineral composition of …

As metal/metalloid exposure is inevitable owing to its omnipresence, it may exert toxicity in
humans. Recent advances in metal/metalloid analysis have been made moving from flame …

The objective of this study was to investigate of selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), and
vanadium (V) levels in blood serum, hair, and urine of adult obese patients. A total of 199 …

Appropriate reference values of hair trace element content are required for correct
interpretation of biomonitoring data. The primary objective of the current study was to …

There is a growing concern about human health of residents living in areas where mining
and smelting occur. In order to understand the exposure to the potentially toxic elements …

The objective of the study was to investigate hair trace elements content in children suffering
from autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 74 ASD children and 74 sex-and age …

Lead is a toxin known to harm many organs in the body, particularly the central nervous
system, across an individual's lifespan. To date, no study has yet investigated the …

The existing data demonstrate a significant interrelation between ASD and essential and
toxic trace elements status of the organism. However, data on trace element homeostasis in …

The aim of this study was to establish background values for toxic and essential elements in
hair, interelement correlations and the differences in levels between genders in a healthy …

The primary objective of the present study was to investigate the levels of essential trace
elements in hair and serum in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and investigate …