Abstract Purpose of Review Biomarkers are commonly used in epidemiological studies to
assess metals and metalloid exposure and estimate internal dose, as they integrate multiple …

Background Bee bread is a product of the fermentation of a mixture of pollen, nectar and bee
saliva that is inoculated by a wide range of bacteria and yeasts necessary for fermentation …

People are exposed to heavy metals in many ways during the course of their daily life.
However, the effect of mixtures of heavy metals on mortality in the US general population is …

Heavy metals exposure has been widely recognized as a risk factor for human health.
However, limited information is available about the impacts of heavy metals on rheumatoid …

The metal/metal alloy-based implants and prostheses are in use for over a century, and the
rejections, revisions, and metal particle-based toxicities were reported concurrently …

A comprehensive guide to assessing the health effects of environmental toxicants in
nonoccupational settings Now in a second edition, Environmental Toxicants: Human …

Non-exhaust emissions (eg, particles from brake pads, asphalt, curb, road paint, tire) are
important sources of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) pollution in urban environments and …

Background: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have become popular, in part because they
are perceived as a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes. An increasing number of studies …

Background Urinary metals are considered measures of long-term exposures of metals,
such as cadmium (Cd). Some studies indicate reduced renal function may affect the urinary …

Health problems associated with essential trace metals can result from both inadequate (ie,
low intake) and excessive exposures (ie, from environmental and/or occupational source) …