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Cadmium Toxicity
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Course: WB 1096
CE Original Date: May 12, 2008
CE Renewal Date: May 12, 2011
CE Expiration Date: May 11, 2013
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Acknowledgments How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Continuing Education Credits Disclaimer and Disclosure	What Health Effects Are Associated With Acute High-Dose Cadmium Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Respiratory Effects Gastrointestinal Effects Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Available Versions Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	What Diseases Are Associated with Chronic Exposure to Cadmium? Learning Objectives Introduction Respiratory Effects Cardiovascular Effects Renal Effects Skeletal Lessions "Itai-itai" Disease Other Effects Developmental Effects Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Study Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	What Factors Increase the Risk of Developing Disease from Exposure to Cadmium? Learning Objectives Introduction Level and Duration of Exposure Unusual Dietary Exposure Smoking Effects on Cadmium Absorption Key Points Progress Check
What is Cadmium? Learning Objectives Definition Chemical Properties Key Points Progress Check	Clinical Assessment - Exposure History and Physical Examination Learning Objectives Introduction History and Presentation - Acute High-Dose Exposure Physical Examination of the Acutely Exposed Patient Approach to the Chronically Exposed Patient Exposure History for the Chronically Exposed Physical Examination for the Chronically Exposed Key Points Progress Check
Where is Cadmium Found? Learning Objectives Introduction Sources of Cadmium Release by Industrial Processes Contamination of the Natural Environment Cadmium in the Food Chain Key Points Progress Check	Clinical Assessment - Laboratory Tests Learning Objectives Introduction Laboratory Tests for Acute Exposure Approach to the Chronically Exposed Patient Direct Biological Measures Indirect Measures of Exposure Key Points Progress Check
How Are People Exposed to Cadmium? Learning Objectives Introduction Inhalation Ingestion Skin Key Points Progress Check	How Should Patients Exposed to Cadmium Be Treated and Managed? Learning Objectives Introduction Treatment of the Acute High-dose Exposure Treatment and Management of the Chronically Exposed Monitoring for Cadmium-Exposed Workers Key Points Progress Check
What Are the U.S. Standards for Cadmium Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Workplace Standards Health Standards Carcinogenicity Environmental Standards Key Points Progress Check	What Instructions Should Be Given to Patients Exposed to Cadmium? Learning Objectives Introduction Preventive Measures Clinical Follow Up Key Points Progress Check
Who Is at Risk of Cadmium Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Direct Occupational Exposure Smokers Background Exposures Key Points Progress Check	Sources of Additional Information Introduction ATSDR Sources of Information Additional Sources of Information Suggested Reading Other CSEMs
What Is the Biological Fate of Cadmium in the Body? Learning Objectives Introduction How Cadmium Is Absorbed Excretion of Cadmium Accumulation of Cadmium Cadmium Half-Life Key Points Progress Check	Assessment and Posttest Instructions Introduction Continuing Education Credits Online Instructions Posttest Relevant Content
How Does Cadmium Induce Pathogenic Changes? Learning Objectives Introduction Target Organs Mechanisms of Toxicity Genotoxicity Carcinogenicity Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References

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