Cobalt (Co) and its compounds are widely distributed in nature and are part of numerous
anthropogenic activities. Although cobalt has a biologically necessary role as metal …

Introduction. One in eight of all total hip replacements requires revision within 10 years, 60%
because of wear-related complications. The bearing surfaces may be made of …

Cobalt (Co) is an essential element with ubiquitous dietary exposure and possible
incremental exposure due to dietary supplements, occupation and medical devices. Adverse …

Background Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in men. Exposure to heavy
metals and their association with prostate cancer risk has been studied extensively, but …

Mineral ions play a crucial role in various biological processes in the human body,
particularly in bone repair and regeneration. Supplementation with mineral ions offers …

Cobalt (Co) intoxication arising from occupational exposures and ion release from metal
implants has been associated with neurological alterations such as cognitive decline …

Abstract N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI), a well known reagent in organic synthesis and
biochemical applications, has been developed as a stable and efficient chemiluminescence …

An on-line system employing switchable-hydrophilicity solvent-based liquid-phase
microextraction (SHS-LPME) is described in this work. The method is based on the …

Introduction. There has been some recent concern regarding possible systemic health
effects resulting from elevated blood cobalt concentrations in patients with cobalt containing …

Micronutrients such as selenium, fluoride, zinc, iron, and manganese are minerals that are
crucial for many body homeostatic processes supplied at low levels. The importance of …