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  2. Photopsia - Wikipedia

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    Impaired blood flow to the cells of the occipital lobe (ischemia, for example as caused by a TIA or Vertebrobasilar insufficiency) will lead to temporary visual problems; if the poor blood flow is sustained it will lead to cell death (infarction, for example as caused by a stroke) which may cause persistent visual problems.

  3. Lead poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Lead interferes with metabolism of bones and teeth [188] and alters the permeability of blood vessels and collagen synthesis. [5] Lead may also be harmful to the developing immune system, causing production of excessive inflammatory proteins; this mechanism may mean that lead exposure is a risk factor for asthma in children. [188]

  4. Lead (II) phosphate - Wikipedia

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    Lead(II) phosphate is an ionic compound with chemical formula Pb 3 (P O 4) 2. Lead(II) phosphate is a long-lived electronically neutral reagent chemical. [2] Despite limited tests on humans, it has been identified as a carcinogen based on tests on animals conducted by the EPA. [3] Lead(II) phosphate appears as hexagonal, colorless crystals or ...

  5. 7 Foods You Didn't Know Have Lead in Them - AOL

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    4. Spices. Spices like turmeric, paprika, and chili powder can contain lead, sometimes at alarming levels. A lot of this contamination comes from poor farming practices, where spices are grown in ...

  6. Your eyes could signal a major health problem - AOL

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    As it turns out, your eyes could be raising some major red flags about your health, according to Dr. Oz The Good Life. From high cholesterol to diabetes, the signals your peepers could be sending ...

  7. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    PEX has been known to cause a weakening of structures within the eye which help hold the eye's lens in place, called lens zonules. [2] The literature recognizes pseudoexfoliation syndrome as a risk factor in cataract surgery. A review based on 999 eyes with pseudoexfoliation reported 156 intra- or postoperative incidents.

  8. Toxic encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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    Toxic encephalopathy is a neurologic disorder caused by exposure to neurotoxic organic solvents such as toluene, following exposure to heavy metals such as manganese, as a side effect of melarsoprol treatment for African trypanosomiasis, adverse effects to prescription drugs, or exposure to extreme concentrations of any natural toxin such as cyanotoxins found in shellfish or freshwater ...

  9. Refeeding syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Intracellular movement of electrolytes occurs along with a fall in the serum electrolytes, including phosphate and magnesium. Levels of serum glucose may rise, and B 1 vitamin ( thiamine ) may fall. Abnormal heart rhythms are the most common cause of death from refeeding syndrome, with other significant risks including confusion, coma and ...