Whole blood chromium concentration is very rarely elevated independently of whole blood cobalt
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91512-9
Abstract: Due to the risk of adverse reactions to metal debris resulting from increased wear of the arthroplasty more than one million metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacements worldwide are in active follow-up. Follow-up usually includes measurement of… read more here.
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No association between blood count levels and whole-blood cobalt and chromium levels in 1,900 patients with metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty
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DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2020.1827191
Abstract: Background and purpose — The accelerated wear of poorly functioning metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants may cause elevated whole-blood cobalt (Co) and chromium (Cr) levels. Hematological and endocrinological changes have been described as the most sensitive… read more here.
Keywords: blood cobalt; cobalt chromium; whole blood; blood ... See more keywords
Association of blood cobalt concentrations with dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes in a US population
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028568
Abstract: Abstract Various heavy metal elements in the human body have been reported to be associated with dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes. The role of cobalt in these conditions is unclear. The current study aimed to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: hypertension diabetes; cobalt; blood cobalt; cobalt concentrations ... See more keywords