Organic mercury compounds: human exposure and its relevance to public health
Humans may be exposed to organic forms of mercury by either inhalation, oral, or dermal routes, and the effects of such exposure depend upon both the type of mercury to…
Lower Toenail Chromium in Men With Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Compared With Healthy Men
OBJECTIVE—Chromium may improve insulin sensitivity, which can modify the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Therefore, we evaluated the association between toenail chromium and CVD in diabetic men. RESEARCH…
Mercury as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases
Mercury is a heavy metal that exists naturally in the environment. Major sources include the burning of fossil fuels (especially coal) and municipal waste incineration. Mercury can exist in several…
Prospective Study of Selenium Levels in Toenails and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Men
Selenium is a trace mineral that plays a role in antioxidant defenses as a component of glutathione peroxidase. Epidemiologic findings on the relation of selenium status to risk of heart…
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