Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: It is known that many metals can contribute to thyroid dysfunction. Mercury (Hg) has attracted the attention of researchers because it is widespread in the environment (food, air, soil). However, only several studies deal with the exposure to low doses of Hg, which may reflect the real exposure of the general population.Aim: This study examined the relationship between measured concentrations of Hg in the blood and levels of free thyroxine ...