title: Taking the nickel out of the medicine.
abstract: Several important alloys used in medical technology contain nickel, an element that has significant metallurgical qualities but serious toxicological concerns. This article addresses the question of whether it makes sense to try to eliminate the nickel from these alloys.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Engineering, University of Liverpool. dfw.ce@liverpool.ac.uk
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000633:toxicity*; D008422:Materials Testing; D009532:Nickel / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000633:toxicity*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013193:Stainless Steel / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000633:toxicity*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D013193:Stainless Steel; D009532:Nickel