recent advances in the clinical management of lead poisoning.

Authors

sina kianoush medical toxicology research center, school of medicine, mashhad university of medical sciences, mashhad, iran.

mahmood sadeghi medical toxicology research center, school of medicine, mashhad university of medical sciences, mashhad, iran.

mahdi balali-mood medical toxicology research center, school of medicine, mashhad university of medical sciences, mashhad, iran.

abstract

lead poisoning is a historic universal disease. acute or chronic lead exposure may cause reversible or even permanent damages in human beings. environmental lead exposure is a global health concern in children. occupational lead poisoning is still a health issue, particularly in developing countries. during the last decades, new methods and medications have been advocated for the prevention and treatment of lead poisoning. this review deals mainly with recent developments in the management of lead poisoning. sources of lead exposure are introduced, and methods for the primary prevention of lead poisoning are discussed. details for the screening of adults and children are also explained to serve as a practical guideline for the secondary prevention. standard chelation therapy in different groups and up-to-date less toxic new medications for the treatment of lead poisoning are finally discussed. our published clinical research on the therapeutic effects of garlic tablets in mild to moderate occupational lead poisoning will also be discussed.

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acta medica iranica

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