[bionet.general] Effects of dental mercury on the kidneys

demorks@iitmax.IIT.EDU (Raja K. Sarma) (10/27/90)

Hi,
	I apologize for my previous posting it apparently 
got messed up so this is the second posting on the 
same title.
	This posting is on behalf of a friend of mine
who has no access to USENET.
Question:
    What is the significance if the glomerular filtration 
rate (G.F.R.) of the kidneys is reduced to one half ?
This happens in primates who had dental mercury fillings
placed in their teeth.This G.F.R. returns to normal
after the mercury is removed.

Any answers are appreciated.

Thanks

Raja Sarma
(demorks@iitmax.iit.edu)

Just for humor:
	Answers must be faster than MEDICARE repayments !!!