| Ultrastructural and trace metal studies on radiographers' hair and nails. | |
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PMID: 10073419 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Scalp hair and fingernail samples of 42 medical radiographers and 42 nonradiographers (control) with matching age groups and food habits were collected for this study. Trace metal estimation by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) has indicated a significant increase (P < 0.001) in Zn, Cu, and Cd contents in the radiographers' hair and nails. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed structural changes in the hair and nails of radiographers. Significant alterations in the Zn and Cd contents along with extensive structural damage in the hair and nails probably indicate that low-dose X-radiation imposes stress on these radiation workers. |
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Authors:
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S Majumdar; J Chatterjee; K Chaudhuri |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Biological trace element research Volume: 67 ISSN: 0163-4984 ISO Abbreviation: Biol Trace Elem Res Publication Date: 1999 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-05-21 Completed Date: 1999-05-21 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7911509 Medline TA: Biol Trace Elem Res Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 127-38 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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E.M. Division, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Calcutta. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Biological Markers Cadmium / metabolism Copper / metabolism Hair / chemistry*, ultrastructure* Humans Male Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Nails / chemistry*, ultrastructure* Occupational Exposure Radiology* Risk Assessment Spectrophotometry, Atomic / instrumentation Temperature Time Factors Trace Elements / analysis* Zinc / metabolism |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Biological Markers; 0/Trace Elements; 7440-43-9/Cadmium; 7440-50-8/Copper; 7440-66-6/Zinc |
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