LEAD poisoning is a common and serious problem ... A solution consisting of 0.5 gm. of calcium disodium EDTA in 100 cc. of physiologic saline solution was given by subcutaneous clysis.

Lead paint was outlawed in 1978, but in Cleveland, it's still the biggest contributor to lead poisoning. It’s highly toxic, ...

I have written numerous columns about the coronary calcium scan, which detects the amount of calcium present in atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries. This test is important because ...

A physician in Chattanooga, Tenn., and his practice in Ringgold, Ga., will pay $700,000 to resolve allegations that they ...

Lead poisoning is especially dangerous for babies ... dietary changes to ensure that your child is getting adequate iron, calcium, and vitamin C. If your child has very high levels of lead in ...

This March, join the Cayuga County Health Department and health agencies nationwide in recognizing National Nutrition Month. This time is dedicated to promoting healthy eating habits and raising ...

The Chicago Housing Authority must pay more than $24 million to two residents who sued over alleged lead paint poisoning of their two children, a Cook County jury decided Wednesday. The case ...

Subtleties in presenting symptoms can help differentiate CCB and β-blocker poisoning ... hypercalcemia. Calcium is administered to improve hemodynamics. Hypercalcemia may lead to an ileus ...

Edetate calcium disodium (EDTA) 200mg/mL; IV, IM inj. See full labeling. Maintain hydration. IM for children and overt lead encephalopathy. Blood lead levels 20–70micrograms/dL: 1g/m 2 per day.

Dietary calcium is essential for various bodily functions and shouldn't be restricted out of fear of arterial calcification. It's crucial to maintain adequate calcium intake throughout life ...