Subclinical Neuropathy in Lead Workers
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Sensitive technique for detecting subclinical lead neuropathy ANNA
Seppalainen, A. M., and Hernberg, S. (1972). Brit. J. industr. Med., 29, 443-449. Sensitive technique for detecting subclinical lead neuropathy. Subclinical neuropathy was studied in 39 male lead workers. Although 31 had a diagnosis of poisoning, all were without clinical signs of neurological impairment. A standard electromyogram revealed abnormalities (fibrillations and/or diminished number o...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1970
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.5701.80