Exposure to excessive levels of manganese, an essential trace element, can evoke severe psychiatric and extrapyramidal motor dysfunction closely resembling Parkinson's disease. The clinical manifestations of manganese toxicity arise from…
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to observe the effects of a multi dimensional treatment plan involving nutrition, environmental control, chelation, and behavioral/educational/physical/speech therapy to treat children with autistic…
Lead, a ubiquitous and potent neurotoxicant causes several neurophysiological and behavioral alterations. Toxic properties of lead have been attributed to its capability to mimic calcium and alter calcium homeostasis. In…
Context. Manganese is a trace element, essential for physiologic functioning but neurotoxic at high doses. Common exposure sources include dietary intake as well as drinking water in some regions; toxicity…