Confirmation of No Neurological Effects From Dental Amalgams

Neurotoxicology. 2005 Mar;26(2):241-55.
Amalgam exposure and neurological function.
Kingman A, Albers JW, Arezzo JC, Garabrant DH, Michalek JE.
Division of Clinical Research and Health Promotion,
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research,
National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive,
Room 4As-25U, Bethesda, MD 20892-6401, USA.

Concerns regarding the safety of silver-mercury
amalgam fillings continue to be raised in the
absence of any direct evidence of harm. The
widespread population exposure to amalgam
mandated that a thorough investigation be
conducted of its potential effects on the nervous
system. The National Institute of Dental and
Craniofacial Research and U.S. Air Force
investigators collaborated in the ongoing
Air Force Health Study (AFHS) of Vietnam era
veterans. The primary study question involved
adverse health effects associated with exposure to
herbicides or dioxin. An assessment of exposure
to dental amalgam fillings was added to the
1997-1998 health examination to investigate
possible associations between amalgam exposure
and neurological abnormalities. Our study
population consisted of 1663 dentate AFHS
participants, comprised of 986 AFHS controls
and 677 Ranch Hand veterans who were
exposed to dioxin in Vietnam. Two hundred
and fifty-two of the participants had confirmed
diabetes mellitus. Study outcomes included
clinical neurological signs, vibrotactile thresholds, and
summary variables for different levels of
peripheral neuropathy. A limitation of our study is that
our database did not include more sensitive
continuous measures such as nerve conduction
studies. No significant associations were found
between amalgam exposure and clinical
neurological signs of abnormal tremor, coordination,
station or gait, strength, sensation, or
muscle stretch reflexes or for any level of
peripheral neuropathy among our study participants. A
statistically significant association was detected
between amalgam exposure and the continuous
vibrotactile sensation response for the combined
non-diabetic participants and separately for
non-diabetic AFHS controls. No significant
association in this measure was detectable for
non-diabetic Ranch Hand veterans or among
the combined diabetic participants. The association
is a sub-clinical finding that was not associated
with symptoms, clinically evident signs of
neuropathy, or any functional impairment. Overall,
we found no association between amalgam
exposure and neurological signs or clinically
evident peripheral neuropathy. Our findings do not
support the hypothesis that exposure to amalgam
produces adverse, clinically evident neurological
effects.

No confrimatation.

***Our findings*** do not
support the hypothesis that exposure to amalgam
produces adverse, clinically evident neurological
effects.



"Mark Thorson" wrote in message
...
Neurotoxicology. 2005 Mar;26(2):241-55.
Amalgam exposure and neurological function.
Kingman A, Albers JW, Arezzo JC, Garabrant DH, Michalek JE.
Division of Clinical Research and Health Promotion,
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research,
National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive,
Room 4As-25U, Bethesda, MD 20892-6401, USA.

Concerns regarding the safety of silver-mercury
amalgam fillings continue to be raised in the
absence of any direct evidence of harm. The
widespread population exposure to amalgam
mandated that a thorough investigation be
conducted of its potential effects on the nervous
system. The National Institute of Dental and
Craniofacial Research and U.S. Air Force
investigators collaborated in the ongoing
Air Force Health Study (AFHS) of Vietnam era
veterans. The primary study question involved
adverse health effects associated with exposure to
herbicides or dioxin. An assessment of exposure
to dental amalgam fillings was added to the
1997-1998 health examination to investigate
possible associations between amalgam exposure
and neurological abnormalities. Our study
population consisted of 1663 dentate AFHS
participants, comprised of 986 AFHS controls
and 677 Ranch Hand veterans who were
exposed to dioxin in Vietnam. Two hundred
and fifty-two of the participants had confirmed
diabetes mellitus. Study outcomes included
clinical neurological signs, vibrotactile thresholds, and
summary variables for different levels of
peripheral neuropathy. A limitation of our study is that
our database did not include more sensitive
continuous measures such as nerve conduction
studies. No significant associations were found
between amalgam exposure and clinical
neurological signs of abnormal tremor, coordination,
station or gait, strength, sensation, or
muscle stretch reflexes or for any level of
peripheral neuropathy among our study participants. A
statistically significant association was detected
between amalgam exposure and the continuous
vibrotactile sensation response for the combined
non-diabetic participants and separately for
non-diabetic AFHS controls. No significant
association in this measure was detectable for
non-diabetic Ranch Hand veterans or among
the combined diabetic participants. The association
is a sub-clinical finding that was not associated
with symptoms, clinically evident signs of
neuropathy, or any functional impairment. Overall,
we found no association between amalgam
exposure and neurological signs or clinically
evident peripheral neuropathy. Our findings do not
support the hypothesis that exposure to amalgam
produces adverse, clinically evident neurological
effects.

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/environme...ls/mercury.htm

http://groups.google.com/group/misc....070710b?hl=en&

Subject: Neurological Effects of Mercury

INCLUDING Amalgams

http://tinyurl.com/6c7dc

http://www.llnl.gov/es_and_h/hsm/doc...14-05.html#2.1


All forms of mercury are toxic. Elemental mercury, as a vapor, penetrates
the
central nervous system, where it is ionized and trapped, attributing to its
extreme toxic effects


http://www.tuberose.com/Mercury.html

http://www.flcv.com/adaabsr.html

http://www.healingartscenter.com/Lib...cles/art10.htm

http://www.algonet.se/~leif/yflan96a.html

http://www.holisticmed.com/dental/amalgam/child.html

http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C585969.html

2006

http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C166833.html

http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C166833.html#K

Neuropathy: A group of symptoms caused by abnormalities in motor or sensory
nerves. Symptoms include tingling or numbness in hands or feet followed by
gradual, progressive muscular weakness

http://www.stanford.edu/~bcalhoun/amalgam.htm

Last updated: June 2, 2006

http://www.lichtenberg.dk/symptoms_b...ter_proper.htm

http://www.earthtym.net/merc-tox.htm

http://www.heart-disease-bypass-surg...rticles/63.htm

http://www.mercury-free.com/

http://www.karlloren.com/ultrasound/p25.htm

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Abstract

or

http://tinyurl.com/m9d96


http://www.nccn.net/~wwithin/amalgam.htm

http://www.amalgam.ukgo.com/amalgm21.htm

http://www.earthtym.net/merc-out.htm

http://drcranton.com/mercury/


Mercury exposure from "silver" tooth fillings: emerging evidence questions
atraditional dental paradigm. Lorscheider FL, Vimy MJ, Summers AO Department
of
Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary,Alberta,
Canada.For more than 160 years dentistry has used silver amalgam, which
containsapproximately 50% Hg metal, as the preferred tooth filling material.
During thepast decade medical research has demonstrated that this Hg is
continuouslyreleased as vapor into mouth air; then it is inhaled, absorbed
into
bodytissues, oxidized to ionic Hg, and finally covalently bound to cell
proteins.Animal and human experiments demonstrate that the uptake, tissue
distribution,and excretion of amalgam Hg is significant, and that dental
amalgam is themajor contributing source to Hg body burden in humans. Current
research on thepathophysiological effects of amalgam Hg has focused upon the
immune system,renal system, oral and intestinal bacteria, reproductive
system,
and thecentral nervous system. Research evidence does not support the notion
ofamalgam safety.Publication Types: Review Review, tutorial Comments:
Comment
in: FASEB J 1995 Nov;9(14):1499-500 PMID: 7737458, UI: 95255604


http://emporium.turnpike.net/P/PDHA/mercury/asr.htm

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~berniew1/index.html

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~berniew1/fetaln.html

http://groups.google.com/group/sci.m...14c0092?hl=en&

http://groups.google.com/group/sci.m...dea93cb?hl=en&

http://www.safeminds.org/

Breakthrough Research: New Study Shows Vaccine Mercury Results In More
Than Twice As Much Mercury Being Trapped In The Brain
**Synopsis**


SafeMinds challenges IOM to back up words with actions - demands
release of all documents on connection between thimerosal and autism
IOM Statement
Dr. Boyd Haley's Response


SafeMinds Response to California Autism Prevalence Data Release of
January 2005 from the California Department of Developmental Disabilities
Services
(January 18, 2005)


"Generation Zero" - SafeMinds Analysis of Verstraeten's Original Papers
Finds There is a Relative Risk of 11X times compared to the Zero Mercury
Exposure Group!


**Synopsis**
**Presentation**
(November, 2004)


SafeMinds Demonstrates Urgency of Autism Epidemic in New Study
**View the Study**


SafeMinds Invited to Present at Institute of Medicine Data Sharing
Committee Hearing
**View the presentation**


Written submission to Subcommittee Labor, Health, and Human Services,
Education and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of
Representatives, October 5, 2004, Hearing, "Influenza Vaccine"


SafeMinds Presents Evidence Exposing Vaccine-Autism Link at 09/08/04
Congressional Hearing (Announcement)


Testimony of Lyn Redwood, RN, MSN, President of SafeMinds Before the
Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness Committee on Government Reform -
U.S. House of Representatives, September 8, 2004 - Hearing: "Truth Revealed:
New Scientific Discoveries Regarding Mercury in Medicine and Autism"


Report to Congress:
"A Brief Analysis of Recent Efforts in Medical Mercury Induced
Neurological and Autism Spectrum Disorders" - September 8, 2004 HTML
Version Word Version


Joint Statement Regarding The IOM Committee Reviewing the Vaccine
Safety Datalink Project


SafeMinds Statement Regarding The IOM Committee Reviewing the Vaccine
Safety Datalink Project
(Sally Bernard, Executive Director)


Is Thimerosal the Missing Link to Autism and Development Problems?


SafeMinds RESPONDS TO FAILED IOM REPORT


Research, not arguments, is the answer - Nancy Blackmon, Andalusia
Star-News, May 19, 2004


The March/April issue of Mother Jones includes "Toxic Tipping
Point,"...


New York Times - 'Evidence of Harm': What Caused the Autism Epidemic?
(April 17, 2005)


UPI - The Age of Autism: Mercury in the air
(March 16, 2005)


LA Times - Merck Misled on Vaccines
1999 Merck Hep-B Press Release


FDA to Weldon Thimerosal Content Letter
(March 7, 2005)


Niagara Falls Reporter - Mountain Views: Cdc Finally Takes Action On
Dangers Of Common Childhood Vaccines
(March 1, 2005)


Rep. Dave Weldon (R-Fla.) - Are autism, vaccines and mercury related?
(February 9, 2005)


LA Times - 1991 Merck Memo Warned of Mercury in Shots
1991 Merck Internal Memo on Thimerosal in Vaccines
(February 8, 2005)


FLU VACCINATION SHORTAGE - IS THIMEROSAL TO BLAME?
(October 6, 2004)


NewMax Article - Mercury Linked to Autism
(September 10, 2004)


BBC News - Health - Vaccine Scrapped Over Autism Fear
(August 07, 2004)


Green Bay News-Chronicle: Exposure to mercury linked to neurobehavioral
disease epidemic in children
(July 30, 2004)


Mothering Magazine Warns Parents About Mercury In Flu Vaccines
(July 05, 2004)


CBS News Special report: Vaccine Links to Autism?
(June 22, 2004)


CBS News Special Report: Mercury Rising


Breakthrough Research: New Columbia University Study Confirms IOM
Vaccine-Autism Report Is Wrong
(June 14, 2004 - Washington, DC)


Full Text of Columbia University Study
Hornig et al - Molecular Psychiatry
(Immediate Communications - June 2004)


Office of Special Counsel Forwards Public Health Concerns On Vaccines
To Congress
(May 20, 2004 - Washington, DC)


http://www.altcorp.com/DentalInforma...ahypocracy.htm

"Jan Drew" wrote:

No confrimatation.

WTF????
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"Peter Bowditch" wrote in message
...
"Jan Drew" wrote:

No confrimatation.

WTF????

Thanks for showing us more of your foul mouth.

You have never seen a misspelled word?

Oh, that right. You do not response to your buddies MANY misspelled words.

Still posting YOUR lies and SPAM!

That you LIED about.
--
Poor- Peter Bowditch

"Jan Drew" wrote:


"Peter Bowditch" wrote in message
.. .
"Jan Drew" wrote:

No confrimatation.

WTF????

Thanks for showing us more of your foul mouth.

What foulness? I posted the well-known abbreviation of "What's That
For". If you assigned a foul meaning to it then it is you who are at
fault, not me.


You have never seen a misspelled word?

The collection of letters "confrimatation" falls outside the set of
misspelled words.


Oh, that right. You do not response to your buddies MANY misspelled words.

Still posting YOUR lies and SPAM!

What lies? What spam?


That you LIED about.

When?
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On Sat, 09 Sep 2006 13:21:29 -0700, Mark Thorson
wrote:


peripheral neuropathy. A limitation of our study is that
our database did not include more sensitive
continuous measures such as nerve conduction
studies.

This statement is consistent with the observation that experimental
studies to determine whether or not the electrical potentials
generated by amalgam fillings are able to dissipate electrical energy
through the nerves in people's heads do not appear to have ever been
carried out.

And the assertion that amalgam is a suitable material for use in
restorative dentistry is therefore being made from a position of
ignorance.

It has been demonstrated experimentally that metal amalgam dental
fillings generate electrical potentials with magnitudes of up to 350
millivolts, see:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...&dopt=Citation

And the resting potential of the human neurological synapse has a
magnitude of only 70 millivolts.


Keith P Walsh