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Association Between Blood Heavy Metals and Selenium with All-Cause Mortality in Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Populations: Exploring the Mediating Effects of Inflammatory Biomarkers.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at 6,072 people with heart and kidney issues. It found links between certain heavy metals in the blood and death. It also looked at selenium levels. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Niu H · Zhang L · Wang Y · He W · Wang R · Li X

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Sep 21
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42766214/