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Effect of Lead Intoxication and D-Penicillamine Treatment on Hematological Indices in Rats

Int. j. morphol; 25 (4), 2007
Lead is one of the most important environmental pollution which is toxic to many organ systems. D-penicillamine (D-P) is a chelator drug which is used for treatment of lead toxicity for several years. This study was conducted in order to evaluate the efficacy of D-P in reducing the effects of lead on hem...

Lead poisoning after gunshot wound

Säo Paulo med. j; 118 (3), 2000
CONTEXT: Despite the absence of symptoms in the majority of patients carrying lead bullet fragments in their bodies, there needs to be an awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of lead intoxication when bullets are lodged in large joints like knees, hips and shoulders. Such patients merit closer fo...