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June 2023 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” This study identified dose levels of selenium that can produce toxicity, noting that doses as low as 2-3 µg Se/kg bw/day can lead to adverse effects, and a human mortality study linked 300 µg/day consumption to increased death risk.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors who have a history of psoriasis are at a higher risk for developing gastrointestinal and endocrine toxicities within one year compared to those without psoriasis.
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October 2021 in “Al-Rafidain journal of medical sciences.” This review discusses the toxic effects and mechanisms of platinum compounds in cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for new compounds with different mechanisms of action; it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2013 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” In this study, antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E were found to help protect against intestinal damage caused by radiation in rats, with vitamin E being the most effective.
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October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” This review discusses zinc's role as an essential trace element in human nutrition, particularly its importance in total parenteral nutrition, and reports no new clinical results.