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The 14 pages that link to Chelation therapy, each with the reason it gives.

• Lead poisoningRelated: Clinicians use chelating drugs for selected cases of significant lead poisoning.

• LigandRelated: Chelating ligands can bind metal ions targeted for removal from the body.

• Mercury poisoningRelated: Clinicians may use it for selected serious mercury exposures, while weighing risks and timing.

• PoisonRelated: It can treat poisoning by specific metals, but is not a general remedy for poisons.

• Arsenic poisoningRelated: Chelators may be considered for significant poisoning, with choice and timing guided by clinical assessment.

• AntidoteRelated: It illustrates how antidotes can reduce harm by increasing elimination of a poison.

• RadiotoxicityRelated: Specialized chelators can accelerate removal of radionuclides such as plutonium or americium.

• Metal toxicityRelated: Chelation is used for selected metal poisonings, though benefits and risks depend on the metal and exposure.

• ThalliumRelated: Some chelating agents have been used in attempts to treat thallium poisoning.