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Myeloneuropathy after prolonged exposure to nitrous oxide
Lancet (London, England)
|December 9, 1978
Summary
Prolonged exposure to nitrous oxide can cause neurological damage, affecting dentists and others. This condition mimics vitamin B12 deficiency, highlighting potential risks of nitrous oxide exposure.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Prolonged exposure to nitrous oxide (N2O) has been linked to neurological complications.
- Dentists are a population at risk due to occupational exposure.