Is Cadmium a Cause of Human Pancreatic Cancer?1
Little is known about the etiology of pancreatic cancer, which is an important cause of cancer mortality in developed countries. We hypothesize that exposure to cadmium is a cause of…
Cadmium and prostate cancer.
Prostatic cancer is a common and frequently lethal malignant disease. In the United States and other countries the incidence and mortality rate of prostate cancer continue to rise. Cancer of…
Plasma Homocysteine as a Risk Factor for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Background In cross-sectional studies, elevated plasma homocysteine levels have been associated with poor cognition and dementia. Studies of newly diagnosed dementia are required in order to establish whether the elevated…
Plasma Concentrations of Vitamins A and E and Carotenoids in Alzheimer’s Disease
In a case/control study, serum concentrations of vitamins A and E and major carotenoids were determined in patients with Alzheimer's disease, multi-infarct dementia and control subjects. The results showed that…