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Cadmium Exposure Is Associated With Elevated Blood C-Reactive Protein and Fibrinogen in the U. S. Population: The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III, 1988–1994)

Abstract: PurposeEpidemiologic data suggest an association between cadmium exposure and cardiovascular disease though the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study explored the hypothesis that cadmium exposure is associated with elevated…

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Ischemic and Thrombotic Effects of Dilute Diesel-Exhaust Inhalation in Men with Coronary Heart Disease

ABSTRACT Background Exposure to air pollution from traffic is associated with adverse cardiovascular events. The mechanisms for this association are unknown. We conducted a controlled exposure to dilute diesel exhaust…

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