Viewpoint on mercury risks. Mercury risks: controversy or just uncertainty?

Science and strategies to reduce mercury risks: a critical review.

Despite decades of scientific research and policy actions to control mercury, exposure to toxic methylmercury continues to pose risks to humans and the environment. This article critically reviews the linkages between scientific advancements and mercury reduction policies aimed at reducing this risk, focusing on the challenges that mercury poses as an issue that crosses both spatial and tempora...

Assessment of Mercury Exposure and Risks from Dental Amalgam

For Canadians with amalgam-filled teeth, it was estimated that total mercury (Hg) exposure averages: 3.3 µg Hg/day in toddlers (aged 3 to 4 years); 5.6 µg Hg/day in children (aged 5 to 11 years); 6.7 µg Hg/day in teens (aged 12 to 19 years); 9.4 µg Hg/day in adults (aged 20 to 59 years); and 6.8 µg Hg/day in seniors (aged 60+ years). Of this exposure, amalgam was estimated to contribute 50% to ...

Preliminary Opinion on the environmental risks and indirect health effects of mercury from dental amalgam (update)

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Occasional viewpoint Reducing risks in gastroenterological practice

Eightly five malpractice claims against gastroenterologists have been analysed. Thirty seven (44%) arose from adverse events as a result of endoscopy and 48 (56%) from clinical practice. In 31 (84%) of the endoscopy cases (including all 13 endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies) there seemed to be significant fault. In nine cases the procedure was not clearly indicated and in 10 recog...

Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks SCHER Preliminary report on the environmental risks and indirect health effects of mercury in dental amalgam