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Silver Summary

Description: Silver. An element with the atomic symbol Ag, atomic number 47, and atomic weight 107.87. It is a soft metal that is used medically in surgical instruments, dental prostheses, and alloys. Long-continued use of silver salts can lead to a form of poisoning known as ARGYRIA.

Key Diseases for which Silver is Relevant

  1. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) : 66 outcomes 107 studies in 587 results
  2. Infection : 50 outcomes 90 studies in 471 results
  3. Burns : 28 outcomes 61 studies in 287 results
  4. Ulcer : 8 outcomes 13 studies in 57 results
  5. Urinary Tract Infections (Urinary Tract Infection) : 6 outcomes 7 studies in 39 results
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Drugs Related to Silver

  1. Sulfadiazine (Sulphadiazine)
  2. alginic acid (sodium alginate)
  3. Ions
  4. Silver Sulfadiazine (SSD)
  5. Alloys
  6. Polyesters
  7. Rifampin (Rifampicin)
  8. nucleolar organizer region associated proteins
  9. Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium (Polycell)
  10. Copper
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Therapies Related to Silver

  1. Catheters
  2. Transplants (Transplant)
  3. Prostheses and Implants (Prosthesis)
  4. Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
  5. Debridement
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