Current status of cadmium as an environmental health problem.

Chromium occurrence in the environment and methods of its speciation.

Understanding and controlling the bone-implant interface

At present, strong requirements in orthopaedics are still to be met, both in bone and joint substitution and in the repair and regeneration of bone defects. In this framework, tremendous advances in the biomaterials field have been made in the last 50 years where materials intended for biomedical purposes have evolved through three different generations, namely first generation (bioinert materials), second generation (bioactive and biodegradable materials) and third generation (materials designed to stimulate specific responses at the molecular level). In this review, the evolution of different metals, ceramics and polymers most commonly used in orthopaedic applications is discussed, as well as the different approaches used to fulfil the challenges faced by this medical field.

https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsif.2008.0151

Biomaterials in orthopaedics.

Antimony in the environment: a review focused on natural waters: I. Occurrence

"Handbook of the Toxicology of Metals" is the standard reference work for physicians, toxicologists and engineers in the field of environmental and occupational health. This new edition is a comprehensive review of the effects on biological systems from metallic elements and their compounds. An entirely new structure and illustrations represent the vast array of advancements made since the last edition. Special emphasis has been placed on the toxic effects in humans with chapters on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of metal poisoning.This up-to-date reference provides easy access to a broad range of basic toxicological data and also gives a general introduction to the toxicology of metallic compounds. It covers up-to-date toxicological information on 31 metallic elements and their compounds, each in a separate chapter. It includes new chapters on general chemistry, biological monitoring and biomarkers, essential metals, principles for prevention of the toxic effects of metals, and more.

Velimir Vouk

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Handbook on the toxicology of metals