Scientists develop a fast system to detect metal concentrations in iron and steel industry workers

Time November 20, 2007 - 5:00am Link Scientists develop a fast system to detect metal concentrations in iron and steel industry workers Description This method will analyze the levels of chromium, manganese and nickel in the employee's organism to determine possible work-related poisoning. Scientists from the University of Granada proposed to replace traditional blood and urine analyses with saliva and hair analyses, which are less invasive. A course at the Centro Mediterraneo at UGR on waste treatment discussed health problems caused by continuous exposure to different poisons. Source AAAS Science News Email to friendBookmark thisPrint version » login or register to post comments | 54 reads Score: 0  0 vote(s) updated every 10 min