PMID: Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2017 Apr-Jun;27(2):141-147. PMID: 28744073 Abstract Title: Gadolinium based contrast agents in current practice: Risks of accumulation and toxicity in patients with normal renal function. Abstract: Despite being decked as the most prized compounds in the nugget box of contrast agents for clinical radiologists, and carrying an indisputable tag of safety …
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Gadolinium-based contrast agent toxicity: a review of known and proposed mechanisms.
PMID: Biometals. 2016 06 ;29(3):365-76. Epub 2016 Apr 6. PMID: 27053146 Abstract Title: Gadolinium-based contrast agent toxicity: a review of known and proposed mechanisms. Abstract: Gadolinium chelates are widely used as contrast media for magnetic resonance imaging. The approved gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) have historically been considered safe and well tolerated when used at recommended …
These results demonstrate a toxic effect of gadolinium-containing MRI contrast agents on mitochondrial respiratory function and cell viability.
PMID: Invest Radiol. 2019 Aug ;54(8):453-463. PMID: 31265439 Abstract Title: Gadolinium-Based MRI Contrast Agents Induce Mitochondrial Toxicity and Cell Death in Human Neurons, and Toxicity Increases With Reduced Kinetic Stability of the Agent. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This preclinical study was devised to investigate potential cellular toxicity in human neurons induced by gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) used …
Comparison of gadolinium in bone and urine to healthy gadolinium-based contrast agent exposed volunteers.
PMID: Physiol Meas. 2018 11 28 ;39(11):115008. Epub 2018 Nov 28. PMID: 30485255 Abstract Title: Self-identified gadolinium toxicity: comparison of gadolinium in bone and urine to healthy gadolinium-based contrast agent exposed volunteers. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To report additional gadolinium bone and urine data that can contribute to gaps in knowledge with respect to gadolinium uptake and …
Gadolinium retention in erythrocytes and leukocytes from human and murine blood upon treatment with gadolinium-based contrast agents.
PMID: Invest Radiol. 2019 Sep 9. Epub 2019 Sep 9. PMID: 31503081 Abstract Title: Gadolinium Retention in Erythrocytes and Leukocytes From Human and Murine Blood Upon Treatment With Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Being administered intravenously, the tissue that gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) for magnetic resonance imaging mostly encounter is blood. …
A review of the trace element concentration changes in brain tumors.
PMID: Anat Rec (Hoboken). 2019 Sep 11. Epub 2019 Sep 11. PMID: 31509337 Abstract Title: Trace element concentration changes in brain tumors: a review. Abstract: Trace elements have been implicated in cancer, since the levels differ between cancerous and non-cancerous tissue, different cancer types, and different malignancy grades. However, few studies have been conducted on …
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Thermotherapy combined with therapeutic exercise improves muscle strength and depression in patients with ischemic stroke.
PMID: Rehabil Nurs. 2019 Sep/Oct;44(5):254-262. PMID: 31479435 Abstract Title: Thermotherapy Combined With Therapeutic Exercise Improves Muscle Strength and Depression in Patients With Ischemic Stroke. Abstract: PURPOSE: The study examined the effect of home-based thermotherapy combined with therapeutic exercise on muscle strength and depression in patients with ischemic stroke via a weekly evaluation over 4 weeks.DESIGN/METHODS: …
Effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan on distinct types of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
PMID: Medicina (Kaunas). 2019 Sep 2 ;55(9). Epub 2019 Sep 2. PMID: 31480778 Abstract Title: Physical Activity and the Occurrence of Postnatal Depression-A Systematic Review. Abstract: During pregnancy and the postnatal period many changes occur in a woman's body, both in mental and physical spheres. The birth of a child and a new role-of a …
Treadmill exercise ameliorates nicotine withdrawal-induced symptoms.
PMID: J Exerc Rehabil. 2019 Jun ;15(3):383-391. Epub 2019 Jun 30. PMID: 31316930 Abstract Title: Treadmill exercise ameliorates nicotine withdrawal-induced symptoms. Abstract: Nicotine withdrawal symptoms comprise insomnia, depression, anxiety, attention disorders, and increased craving. We evaluated the ameliorating effect of treadmill exercise on nicotine withdrawal symptoms. The rats in the nicotine withdrawal groups received subcutaneous …
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Aluminum can be distributed to the brain both in patients with renal insufficiency and healthy controls.
PMID: J Trace Elem Electrolytes Health Dis. 1987 Dec ;1(2):69-72. PMID: 2856571 Abstract Title: Differences in plasma and tissue aluminum concentrations due to different aluminum-containing drugs in patients with renal insufficiency and with normal renal function. Abstract: The gastrointestinal absorption of aluminum from orally administered aluminum-containing drugs is well documented. Retention of the absorbed aluminum …
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