Publications by authors named "Mitra Rastakhiz"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the impact of toxic metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic) on pregnant women and newborns in Sabzevar, highlighting their potential effects on cognitive development and central nervous system issues.
- - Blood samples from 90 mothers were analyzed, revealing significant percentages of maternal and cord blood exceeding CDC guidelines for toxic metal levels, particularly lead, cadmium, and arsenic.
- - The research indicates a correlation between the levels of these metals and factors like the mother's living area and age; it also finds that many pregnant women in rural areas have selenium (Se) levels below recommended levels, suggesting a need for improved dietary sources of selenium.
Fetuses and young children are sensitive to even low levels of exposure to Hg, which can damage their brain and adversely affect their central nervous system and cognitive development. This study was conducted to determine the maternal and fetal mercury burden levels in mothers presenting to Shahidan Mobini Hospital for delivery. Eighty-nine mothers were included in this study and 360 samples were taken from their placental tissue and blood (maternal blood) as well as their umbilical cord tissue blood (infant blood).
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