Estimation of lead in blood donors of Dakshina Kannada population in relation to smoking
Introduction Lead is a toxic heavy metal with hematotoxic, neurotoxic, and nephrotoxic effects even at low concentration. Presence of heavy metals like lead in the blood and blood products while donating blood can cause adverse effects to the recipients. Methodology In this study, we have selected...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-01-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2018;volume=30;issue=4;spage=212;epage=216;aulast=Haneena |