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Explore these web site links to learn more about manganese exposure, manganism, Parkinson’s disease, welding fumes, and welder safety issues.
- Manganese; Manganese Exposure
- Manganism
- Medical Research Sources
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Welding Fumes
- Worker Safety Issues
Manganese; Manganese Exposure
Characteristics of manganese
- Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Toxicological profile of manganese.
- EPA Integrated Risk Management Physical properties of manganese and the risks of manganese exposure.
- EPA, Manganese Compounds Discusses manganese in the environment and workplace air limits.
- World Health Organization A 1981 treatise on the properties and health effects of manganese.
Manganism
Chronic beryllium disease, beryllium lung cancer, and other beryllium diseases
- Metals and Neurotoxicity Discussion of manganism and manganese, as well as the health effects of other. metals
- Int J Toxicol. 2003 Sep–Oct;22(5):393–401 Case history of a patient diagnosed with manganism.
Medical Research Sources
Research the diagnosis and treatment of manganism, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses
- PubMed National Library of Medicine’s gateway to journal articles on all medical topics; search on terms such as “manganese poisoning” and “Parkinson’s disease.”
Parkinson’s Disease
Information for patients with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers
- Mayo Clinic Information Discussion of Parkinson’s disease and related syndromes from a major medical center.
- MedLineplus on Parkinson’s Disease U.S. National Library of Medicine; background and latest news about Parkinson’s disease.
- National Parkinson’s Foundation Nonprofit group whose mission is to eradicate Parkinson’s disease provides support groups, an “ask–the–doctor” forum, chat rooms for patients, information about treatments.
- New Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease FDA summary of Parkinson’s treatments.
- Parkinson’s Action Network Advocacy group lobbies for increased medical funding for Parkinson’s disease research.
- Parkinson’s Disease Information on diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease, including definitions and diagrams of the brain.
- Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Supports education, advocacy, and the funding of Parkinson’s research.
- Parkinson’s Disease Q & A, A Guide for Patients, Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Explanation of what may cause Parkinson’s disease and how it is treated; includes sections on diet and exercise.
- Parkinson’s Disease Research WebInformation about cutting–edge research and clinical trials from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- People Living With Parkinson’s Disease Online group providing support, chat groups, and a virtual magazine for those with Parkinson’s.
- Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders Treatment options, diet and exercise suggestions, support groups.
Welding Fumes
Avoiding toxic welding fumes
- Center to Protect Workers’ Rights Construction branch of AFL–CIO discusses how to protect yourself from welding fumes.
- OSHA Guideline for Welding Fumes Discusses fume exposure sources, recommended limits, and emergency procedures.
Worker Safety Issues
On–the–job hazards for welders, their assistants, and bystanders
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Manganese Manganese exposure limits on the job.
- Welding Hazards Fact Sheet AFSCME union explains welding dangers, cites fume exposure limits, and provides tips for staying safe.
