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Journey to Mercury
In this book, readers will learn about Mercury's speedy orbit and rotation, its nearly non-existent atmosphere, how it formed, and what may happen to the planet in the future due to its close proximity to the Sun.
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The Toxicology of Mercury and Its Chemical Compounds
This review covers the toxicology of mercury and its compounds. Special attention is paid to those forms of mercury of current public health concern. Human exposure to the vapor of metallic mercury dates back to antiquity but continues today in occupational settings and from dental amalgam. Health risks from methylmercury in edible tissues of fish have been the subject of several large epidemiological investigations and continue to be the subject of intense debate. Ethylmercury in the form of a preservative, thimerosal, added to certain vaccines, is the most recent form of mercury that has become a public health concern. The review leads to general discussion of evolutionary aspects of mercury, protective and toxic mechanisms, and ends on a note that mercury is still an \"element of mystery.\"
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Do you really want to visit Mercury?
\"A child astronaut takes an imaginary trip to Mercury, learns about the harsh conditions on the rocky planet, and decides that Earth is a good home after all. Includes solar system diagram, Mercury vs. Earth fact chart, and glossary\"--Provided by publisher.
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Mercury, Mining, and Empire
On the basis of an examination of the colonial mercury and
silver production processes and related labor systems, Mercury,
Mining, and Empire explores the effects of mercury pollution in
colonial Huancavelica, Peru, and Potosí, in present-day Bolivia.
The book presents a multifaceted and interwoven tale of what
colonial exploitation of indigenous peoples and resources left in
its wake. It is a socio-ecological history that explores the toxic
interrelationships between mercury and silver production, urban
environments, and the people who lived and worked in them. Nicholas
A. Robins tells the story of how native peoples in the region were
conscripted into the noxious ranks of foot soldiers of
proto-globalism, and how their fate, and that of their communities,
was-and still is-chained to it.
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Correction: Evaluation of porogen factors for the preparation of ion imprinted polymer monoliths used in mercury removal
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195546.].
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Mercury in the environment
Mercury pollution and contamination are widespread, well documented, and continue to pose a public health concern in both developed and developing countries. In response to a growing need for understanding the cycling of this ubiquitous pollutant, the science of mercury has grown rapidly to include the fields of biogeochemistry, economics, sociology, public health, decision sciences, physics, global change, and mathematics. Only recently have scientists begun to establish a holistic approach to studying mercury pollution that integrates chemistry, biology, and human health sciences. Mercury in the Environment follows the process of mercury cycling through the atmosphere, through terrestrial and aquatic food webs, and through human populations to develop a comprehensive perspective on this important environmental problem. This timely reference also provides recommendations on mercury remediation, risk communication, education, and monitoring.
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Mercury : the iron planet
Using simple text and pictures, this book introduces young readers to basic facts and concepts about the planet Mercury.
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Evaluation of mass mercury poisoning cases occurring in a center in Türkiye: symptomatology, treatment methods, and follow-up processes
Mercury (Hg) is a toxic heavy metal with extensive applications. In children, mercury exposure often occurs inadvertently through laboratories, thermometers, or fluorescent lamps. Inhalation of elemental mercury can affect the central nervous system and urinary system. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe complications. A retrospective evaluation was conducted on 82 pediatric cases of mercury poisoning who presented to Bingöl State Hospital on January 15, 2020. Blood and urine mercury levels were measured. Patients with mercury levels > 10 μg/L received intravenous treatment with 2,3-dimercaptopropane sulfonic acid (DMPS) for 5 days. Plasma and urine mercury levels were analyzed before and after treatment. Adverse effects of treatment and follow-up processes were also examined. Of the patients, 43.9% were female, and 56.1% were male, with a mean age of 9.4 ± 3.2 years. A total of 42.7% of cases were symptomatic, with headache being the most common symptom (26.8%). Significant reductions in blood and urine mercury levels were observed after treatment (
p
< 0.001). Adverse effects of the drug were reported in 43.9% of cases, with nausea (50%) and itching (25%) being the most frequent.
Conclusion
: Chelation therapy was effective in significantly reducing mercury levels in cases of mercury poisoning. Adverse effects must be carefully managed, and long-term follow-up is essential. This study provides significant contributions to the literature on mass mercury poisoning cases.
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Symptoms of mercury poisoning.
What is New:
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Long-term outcomes of DMPS therapy in 82 patients.
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