In much of the world, currently employed upper limits of tolerable intake and acceptable
excretion of cadmium (Cd)(ECd/Ecr) are 0.83 µg/kg body weight/day and 5.24 µg/g …

Background Studies have found that toxic heavy metals exposure could induce the
generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and is of epigenetic effect, which might be …

Highlights•The logistic, LASSO, and BKMR models were used to examine the
associations.•Plasma Ti, Cd, and Pb were negatively associated with CKD in …

As an important environmental pollutant, lead exposure can result in idiopathic
developmental intellectual disability (IDII). However, the latest spatiotemporal patterns …

Background Several observational studies investigated the relationship between
environmental cadmium exposure and risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However …

Heavy metals are common in our environment, and all individuals are exposed to them to
some extent. These toxic metals have several harmful effects on the body, including the …

Background Previous studies have separately linked either perfluoroalkyl acid (PFAA) or
heavy metal exposure with kidney dysfunction. However, the relationships of co-exposure to …

Cadmium (Cd) is a highly toxic metal pollutant present in virtually all food types. Health
guidance values were established to safeguard against excessive dietary Cd exposure. The …

The relation between exposure to single metal/metalloid and the risk of chronic kidney
disease (CKD) remains unclear. We aimed to determine the single and mixed associations …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disease that affects millions of adults every
year. Major risk factors include diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, which affect millions of …