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Results 1 - 10 of 31 for mercury
  1. Mercury poisoning 
    This article discusses poisoning from mercury. This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual poison exposure. If you or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002476.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Methylmercury poisoning 
    Methylmercury is a type of mercury, a metal that is liquid at room temperature. A nickname for mercury is quicksilver. Most compounds containing mercury are poisonous. Methylmercury ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007763.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Mercuric oxide poisoning 
    Mercuric oxide is a form of mercury. It is a type of mercury salt. There are different types of mercury poisonings . This article discusses poisoning from swallowing mercuric oxide. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002475.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Mercuric chloride poisoning 
    Mercuric chloride is a very poisonous form of mercury. It is a type of mercury salt. There are different types of mercury poisonings . ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002474.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Merthiolate poisoning 
    Merthiolate is a mercury-containing substance that was once widely used as germ-killer and a preservative in many different products, including vaccines. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002678.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Merbromin poisoning 
    Merbromin is a combination of mercury and bromine. It is harmful if it is swallowed. ... A common brand name is Mercurochrome, which contains mercury. Compounds like this that contain mercury have not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002897.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Omega-3 fats - Good for your heart 
    Some fish can be tainted with mercury and other chemicals. Eating tainted fish can pose health risks for young children and pregnant women. If you are concerned about mercury, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000767.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Hair dye poisoning 
    ... include: Arsenic Bismuth Denatured alcohol Lead ( lead poisoning ) Mercury Pyrogallol Silver Hair dyes may contain other harmful ... these and other complications. Exposure to lead or mercury (one time or continuing) can lead to permanent ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002703.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Temperature measurement 
    ... AAP) recommends not to use glass thermometers with mercury. The glass can break, and mercury is a poison. Electronic thermometers are most often ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003400.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Pregnancy and the flu 
    ... VACCINE HARM MY BABY? A small amount of mercury (called thimerosal) is a common preservative in multidose ... deficit hyperactivity disorder. If you have concerns about mercury, ask your provider about a preservative-free vaccine. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007443.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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