Toenail mercury levels are associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) risk
Affiliates | Angeline S. Andrew [1], Celia Y. Chen [2], Tracie A. Caller [3], Rup Tandan [4], Patricia L. Henegan [1], Brian P. Jackson [2], Brenda P. Hall [1], Walter G. Bradley [5], & Elijah W. Stommel [1]
[1] Department of Neurology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth |
Journal | Muscle & Nerve |
Summary | This study sought to measure levels of mercury in toenail samples from persons living with ALS using coupled plasma mass spectrometry. persons living with ALS had significantly higher mercury toenail levels (OR = 2.49; 95% CI: 1.18-5.80) compared to controls after adjusting for age and gender. |
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