Recent insights on NTS protocols, DMPS binding values, and the evolution of hair analysis in forensic toxicology.

• Sodium Thiosulfate (NTS): Classified by the WHO as one of the safest and most effective chelating agents; shows strong statistical results in urine provocation measurements for arsenic, thallium, palladium, and cerium.
• Dimaval (DMPS) Binding Capacities: Precise reference values from manufacturer Heyl regarding mercury binding per ml of injection or capsule; features a clinical note on why co-administration of metal-containing nutrients (like selenium or vitamin B12) reduces mercury binding in vivo.
• Forensic Hair Testing: Advanced developments like micro-segmentation and longitudinal scanning offer an extended detection window for evaluating both single-dose and long-term exposures.
• Manganese in Whole Blood: The preferred testing method for occupational or environmental inhalation exposure; notes that elevated blood levels require detailed history evaluation to distinguish from neurotoxic conditions like manganism.

Read Newsletter

Download Newsletter