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The Association Between Urinary Cadmium Levels and Dietary Habits with Risk of Gastrointestinal Cancer in Tabriz, Northwest of Iran

This case-control study investigated the relationship between urinary cadmium (U-Cd) levels, dietary habits, and the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer among 111 patients with GI cancer and 111 healthy controls in Tabriz, Iran. Urinary cadmium concentrations were measured using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The study found that GI cancer

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Heavy metal toxicity: An update of chelating therapeutic strategies

This 2019 review by Kim et al. provides a comprehensive overview of heavy metal toxicity and the role of chelation therapy in its management. The authors discuss how heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, copper, iron, lead, and mercury can induce oxidative stress by generating free radicals and depleting antioxidant

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Heavy Metal Toxicity in Chronic Renal Failure and Cardiovascular Disease: Possible Role for Chelation Therapy

This review explores the impact of heavy metal exposure, particularly cadmium and lead, on chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). It highlights that both acute and chronic low-level exposures contribute to renal and cardiovascular toxicity. The article discusses the potential benefits of chelation therapy, specifically with calcium EDTA,

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EDTA chelation reappraisal following new clinical trials and regular use in millions of patients: review of preliminary findings and risk/benefit assessment

This review article reappraises the clinical use of EDTA chelation therapy, highlighting its effectiveness in removing toxic metals such as lead, cadmium, nickel, and aluminum. Based on recent clinical trials, EDTA therapy showed benefits such as a 50% reduction in urinary lead levels and improved systolic blood pressure in cardiovascular

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