In the Fall of 2024, some households were notified that there either may be, or are, lead water pipes supplying water to their homes. The notification is appreciated. The problem is supposed to be ...

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.

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 ...

All Roads Lead to Rome Though Romans famously channeled water through lead pipes, that water might not have been their main problem: Mountain streams were rich in calcium, which coated the pipes ...

Most of Milwaukee's schools were built before 1978, local health officials said in their initial request to the CDC for help, ...

Cuts to the CDC's branch responsible for investigating and preventing lead poisoning has brought multiple efforts to help ...

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 ...

The life-long Cleveland resident was diagnosed with lead poisoning when she was four ... [it] sucks in lead if it's in the blood instead of calcium," Margolius said. "That causes lifelong learning ...

The Milwaukee Health Department asked for help with the lead poisoning investigation unfolding at Milwaukee Public Schools ...

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.