Mercury and autism Spectrum disorder: Exploring the link through comprehensive review and meta-analysis

A Stojsavljević, N Lakićević, S Pavlović - Biomedicines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Mercury (Hg) is a non-essential trace metal with unique neurochemical properties and
harmful effects on the central nervous system. In this study, we present a comprehensive …

Machine learning assisted discovery of interactions between pesticides, phthalates, phenols, and trace elements in child neurodevelopment

V Midya, CS Alcala, E Rechtman… - Environmental …, 2023 - ACS Publications
A growing body of literature suggests that developmental exposure to individual or mixtures
of environmental chemicals (ECs) is associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) …

Does lead have a connection to autism? a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Stojsavljević, N Lakićević, S Pavlović - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Environmental pollutants, particularly toxic trace metals with neurotoxic potential, have been
related to the genesis of autism. One of these metals that stands out, in particular, is lead …

Pollution profiles, source identification and health risk assessment of heavy metals in soil near a non-ferrous metal smelting plant

M Qi, Y Wu, S Zhang, G Li, T An - International Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Heavy metal pollution related to non-ferrous metal smelting may pose a significant threat to
human health. This study analyzed 58 surface soils collected from a representative non …

[HTML][HTML] Exposure to metal mixtures may decrease children's cognitive flexibility via gut microbiota

Y Sun, Y Wang, J Fang, Y Du, M Wang, X Liu… - … Technology & Innovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Previous studies on metals and children's cognition were mostly on single metal; however,
real exposure environment is mixed and complex. Although recent studies on metal mixtures …

Assessing heavy metal levels in pediatric enteral nutrition formulas available in the Turkish market: Implications for consumer health

G Isci, B Orucoglu, M Ekici - Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we assessed the levels of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and
inorganic arsenic (iAs) in 27 pediatric enteral nutrition (EN) formulas from five international …

Systematic review of studies on exposure to arsenic in drinking water and cognitive and neurobehavioral effects

P Boffetta, L Sambati, M Sassano - Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
An association between exposure to arsenic (As) and neurologic and behavioral effects has
been reported in some studies, but no systematic review is available of the evidence linking …

An ecological study shows increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in children living in a heavily polluted area

A Moschetti, M Giangreco, L Ronfani, S Cervellera… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The burden of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing worldwide with genetic,
epigenetic, and environmental factors being possibly responsible for the observed …

Characteristic features of toxic metal content in hair samples of foreign students at RUDN University from different geographic regions

AA Kirichuk, AV Skalny, AY Chizhov… - Journal of Trace …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background This study explores the regional variations in toxic metal accumulation among
RUDN University students from various global regions. Methods This comparative analysis …

A Systematic Literature Review on the Association Between Toxic and Essential Trace Elements and the Risk of Orofacial Clefts in Infants

A Shiani, K Sharafi, AK Omer, A Kiani, BK Matin… - … Trace Element Research, 2024 - Springer
Orofacial clefts (OFCs) have been linked to various toxic and essential trace elements
(TETEs) worldwide. However, review estimation is absent. Therefore, addressing the …