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2. Reinsch test - Wikipedia

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   Detect presence of heavy metal The Reinsch test is an initial indicator to detect the presence of one or more of the following heavy metals in a biological sample, and is often used by toxicologists where poisoning by such metals is suspected.

3. Chelation therapy - Wikipedia

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   Chelation therapy is a medical procedure that involves the administration of chelating agents to remove heavy metals from the body. [1] Chelation therapy has a long history of use in clinical toxicology [2] and remains in use for some very specific medical treatments, although it is administered under very careful medical supervision due to various inherent risks, including the mobilization of ...

4. Metal toxicity - Wikipedia

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   Many metals, particularly heavy metals are toxic, but some are essential, and some, such as bismuth, have a low toxicity. Metals in an oxidation state abnormal to the body may also become toxic: chromium(III) is an essential trace element, but chromium(VI) is a carcinogen. Only soluble metal-containing compounds are toxic.

5. What Is Chelation Therapy—And What Does It Treat? - AOL

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   Along with heavy metal poisoning, Roach says chelation therapy is also sometimes used when you have “iron overload”—when the body has too much iron and can’t get rid of it naturally ...

6. Metals in medicine - Wikipedia

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   Toxic metal poisoning is usually treated with some type of chelating agent. [2] [3] Heavy metal poisoning, such as from mercury, cadmium, or lead, is particularly pernicious. Examples of specific types of toxic metals include: Copper: copper toxicity usually presents itself as a side effect of low levels of the protein ceruloplasmin, which ...

7. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry - Wikipedia

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   [citation needed] A physician may order a metal assay for a number of reasons, such as suspicion of heavy metal poisoning, metabolic concerns, and even hepatological issues. Depending on the specific parameters unique to each patient's diagnostic plan, samples collected for analysis can range from whole blood, urine, plasma, serum, to even ...

8. Heavy metals in dark chocolate pose 'minimal risk' to kids ...

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   A 2023 consumer reports study found elevated levels of lead or cadmium in a third of dark chocolate — but new research found metals in fewer than 3% of samples.

9. Succimer - Wikipedia

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   Succimer is an isomer of 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid. 2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid is the organosulfur compound with the formula HO 2 CCH(SH)CH(SH)CO 2 H. This colorless solid contains two carboxylic acid and two thiol groups, the latter being responsible for its mildly unpleasant odour.