Analysis of cesium in tissue samples using the pixe technique, Mouse‐Brain

Pharmacological and toxicological investigations of Cesium

Cesium, a mineral resource abundantly present in Manitoba with important existing and potential industrial applications was investigated to study its effects on biological systems. Several rodent models of pharmacological activities were utilized. The profile that emerged indicated that cesium is only moderately toxic and exerts salubrious effects which could be gainfully investigated for application in the treatment of certain psychological disorders and some tumors. Its conjunction with existing pharmacological agents for these two types of disorders could yield a pharmacologically active yet less toxic therapeutic combination.

Cesium: a bibliography update

A brief outline of both industrial and medicinal uses is given. This is followed by a survey of literature on cesium salts for the period between January 1981 to May 1984. The bibliography searched indicates an interesting pharmacological and behavioral effect for Cs-salts in addition to its well known physiological and itopic effects. A pattern of clinical trials suggests the potential of cesium salts in certain cancer therapies, affective disorders, tumor imaging, radiotherapy and certain cardiovascular usages. The need for continued probing into the biological activity of this alkalimetal is suggested.