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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 ...
In the 18th century lead poisoning was fairly frequent on account of the widespread drinking of rum, which was made in stills with a lead component (the "worm"). It was a significant cause of mortality amongst slaves and sailors in the colonial West Indies. [280] [281] Lead poisoning from rum was also noted in Boston. [282]
Sodium calcium edetate's primary use is to treat lead poisoning, [2] for which it is an alternative to succimer. [3] It is given by slow injection into a vein or into a muscle. [2] For lead encephalopathy sodium calcium edetate is typically used together with dimercaprol. [3] It may also be used to treat plutonium poisoning. [5]
Succimer, sold under the brand name Chemet among others, is a medication used to treat lead, mercury, and arsenic poisoning. [4] When radiolabeled with technetium-99m, it is used in many types of diagnostic testing. [5]
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 ...
The Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) is an international non-governmental organization aimed at reducing lead exposure in low and middle income countries. [1] Based in London, England , it was founded in 2020 to promote research and advocacy on the prevalence and consequences of lead poisoning in the developing world. [ 1 ]
She was also prescribed epilepsy medication and has been seizure-free for 21 months. Despite the everyday challenges, Rolstone told the outlet that she’s grateful her condition was diagnosed and ...
Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon, is a medication used to treat poisonings that occurred by mouth. [1] To be effective it must be used within a short time of the poisoning occurring, typically an hour. [1] [2] It does not work for poisonings by cyanide, corrosive agents, iron, lithium, alcohols, or malathion. [2]