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Lead poisoning



Lead poisoning: Introduction

Lead poisoning: There is a lot of discussion about lead levels in the blood and the possible damage to the nervous system including the brain, kidneys ... more about Lead poisoning.

Lead poisoning: A type of heavy metal poisoning caused by excessive exposure to lead. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lead poisoning is available below.

Symptoms of Lead poisoning

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Medical Textbooks Online about Lead poisoning

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic Tests for Lead poisoning

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Causes of Lead poisoning

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Treatments for Lead poisoning

  • Chelating medications
  • Removal of the source of the lead - to avoid further exposure
  • more treatments...»

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Latest Treatments for Lead poisoning

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Lead poisoning

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Prognosis for Lead poisoning

Prognosis for Lead poisoning: A serious condition. Most dangerous to babies and children.

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Reseach about Lead poisoning

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Clinical Trials for Lead poisoning

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

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Prevention of Lead poisoning

Prevention information for Lead poisoning has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Lead poisoning.

  • Clean up paint chips
  • Regular cleaning - usually special anti-lead measures.
  • Repairing damaged paint
  • Planting grass - used to cover lead-containing soil.
  • Lead abatement contractor
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Article Excerpts about Lead poisoning

There is a lot of discussion about lead levels in the blood and the possible damage to the nervous system including the brain, kidneys and red blood cells. Lead is all around us in paint, batteries, drinking water, and pottery and other ceramic dishes that are hand glazed. (Source: excerpt from Lead Poisoning: NIEHS_1)

Definitions of Lead poisoning:

A soft, grayish metal with poisonous salts; atomic number 82, atomic weight 207.19, symbol Pb. (Dorland, 28th) - (Source - Diseases Database)

Toxic condition produced by the absorption of excessive lead into the system - (Source - WordNet 2.1)


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