Exposure to manganese in an industrial or clinical setting can lead to manganism, a neurological disorder with similarities to Parkinson's disease. Although the pathogenetic basis of this disorder is unclear,…
Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace metal found in all tissues, and it is required for normal amino acid, lipid, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism. While Mn deficiency is extremely rare…
Manganese neurotoxicity is linked primarily to inhalation exposure, and its clinical features are almost totally based on high doses, such as those experienced by miners. Manifestations of lower level exposures…
Background: Very little evidence exists concerning the possible impairment of children's intellectual function in relation to arsenic exposure in utero and during childhood. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study…