This trace metal is considered highly toxic as it is selecti…

This trace metal is considered highly toxic as it is selective for lipid-rich tissue (neurons), is easily volatilized,inhaled & absorbed, has a slow elimination from the body and tends to accumulate in tissue. It is associated with dental amalgams and fluorescent light bulbs.

An patient is complaining of increasing weight loss, anorexi…

An patient is complaining of increasing weight loss, anorexia and nausea in the past 6 months. He has also noted some shooting abdominal pains just below the diaphragm and “white feces”. The doctor notes that he has jaundice. His diagnosis is most likely: