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May 2025 in “Analytical Science Advances” A new method accurately measures iron in small samples with high sensitivity and low cost.
37 citations
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December 2003 in “Reproductive Toxicology” The assay effectively detects hormonal activity of certain chemicals.
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
51 citations
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February 2010 in “Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry” Researchers developed a method to detect hormone-blocking drugs in wastewater and found them in Beijing's sewage, suggesting they can survive sewage treatment.
March 2003 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Mothers and newborns with dental fillings have higher mercury in their hair, but adding fillings during pregnancy doesn't raise mercury levels further.
December 2023 in “Kiểm nghiệm và An toàn thực phẩm/Kiểm nghiệm và An toàn thực phẩm (online)” The method detected sex hormones in some health supplements, with one containing banned testosterone.
11 citations
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January 2008 in “International journal of environment and health” Children are at risk of health issues from exposure to platinum group elements from car exhausts.
December 2025 in “Molecules” A new method effectively detects trace sex hormones in cosmetics, ensuring safety.
Imbalances in metals and proteins may help understand and treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
7 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Children with pituitary dwarfism have higher zinc and copper, lower manganese, and similar iron levels in hair compared to normal children.
September 2023 in “Food and chemical toxicology” High doses of some selenium supplements caused liver and reproductive harm in rats.
The new sensor can detect a toxic chemical in water with high sensitivity and accuracy.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Curēus” Most children with a common hemochromatosis genotype had elevated iron levels but no severe symptoms.
49 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively detects banned substances in urine for sports antidoping.
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January 2018 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” The method can identify minerals in hair from water, and using coconut oil or conditioner can prevent mineral buildup.
9 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” The woman likely died from acute arsenic poisoning, not chronic exposure.
6 citations
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March 1991 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” Manganese levels in hair may be linked to multiple sclerosis.
May 2026 in “Sudovo-medična ekspertiza” Thallium poisoning is highly toxic, causing severe health problems and can be fatal.
22 citations
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July 2010 in “Drug Testing and Analysis” A quick method was developed to detect banned substances in urine for doping control.
Haircare products may expose users to harmful chemicals despite regulations.
June 2014 in “Toxicologie analytique et clinique/Annales de toxicologie analytique” Older age increases positive hair alcohol test results, and chest hair is a good alternative for testing; season affects results, with higher levels in winter.
January 2004 in “Weiliang yuansu yu jiankang yanjiu” Diabetics have lower chromium, manganese, and copper, but higher iron in their hair.
64 citations
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April 1972 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Hair chromium levels reflect nutritional status after standard washing.
June 2018 in “Korean Journal of Family Practice” 2 citations
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July 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” The method effectively images and correlates elements and metabolites in tissue samples at a micron scale.
January 2013 in “Food science and technology research” Green tea extract may increase copper levels in mouse hair without affecting liver copper.
15 citations
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October 2010 in “Archives of Toxicology” A yeast-based test can detect the steroid methyltestosterone in urine longer than traditional methods.
January 2016 in “Journal of animal research” Hair can help assess Copper and Zinc levels in dogs.
May 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in CTE patients.