| Fish consumption in pregnancy and fetal risks of methylmercury toxicity. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20944040 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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QUESTION: Because I practise in a rural area with a large number of lakes, I have patients planning pregnancy who consume relatively large amounts of fish harvested by their families. What should be my advice to them? ANSWER: A recent Motherisk study has shown that fairly commonly these women's mercury levels exceed the threshold level for cognitive effects. Women should not consume excessive amounts of seafood in pregnancy (ie, no more than 2 weekly average size servings). Hair mercury level above 0.3 μg/g indicates a potentially excessive body burden. |
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Authors:
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Gideon Koren; John R Bend |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien Volume: 56 ISSN: 1715-5258 ISO Abbreviation: Can Fam Physician Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-14 Completed Date: 2012-04-05 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0120300 Medline TA: Can Fam Physician Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1001-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Motherisk Program, Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ont. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Canada Family Planning Services / standards Female Fetal Development / drug effects*, physiology Fishes* / metabolism Food Habits* Hair / chemistry Humans Methylmercury Compounds / poisoning* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control* Risk Rural Health Seafood / adverse effects* |
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0/Methylmercury Compounds |
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