The organic compounds of arsenic are normally discharged in urine. In case of an acute exposure, the urine sample must be tested within 24-48 hours for accuracy. Examiners may find the characteristic garlic odor in the collected sample. Increased levels of inorganic arsenic can raise the toxicity...
Background and aims A prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the effect of arsenic (As) exposure from drinking water on respiratory symptoms using data from the Health Effects of Arsenic Exposure Longitudinal Study (HEALS), a large prospective cohort study established in Ariahazar, ...
such as some chemotherapies for cancer and certain drugs used to treat HIV. Chronic alcohol use is a common cause of nerve pain and nerve damage. Toxic substances that may be ingested accidentally, including lead, arsenic, and mercury,
such as some chemotherapies for cancer and certain drugs used to treat HIV. Chronic alcohol use is a common cause of nerve pain and nerve damage. Toxic substances that may be ingested accidentally, including lead, arsenic, and mercury,
Certain occupations may also lead to the exposure of arsenic, chromium, aromatic hydrocarbons or nickle. These can also lead to enhancing the risk of developing cancer. Lung Diseases Patients who have already suffered due to certain lung diseases such as tuberculosis (TB) or chronic obstructive pul...
This cross-sectional study examines the association between environmental toxicant exposure and depressive symptoms in a population of US adults using an
The Consumer Wellness Centeris a non-profit organization offering nutrition education grants to programs that help children and expectant mothers around the world. Food Investigationsis a series of mini-documentaries exposing the truth about dangerous ingredients in the food supply. ...
Furthermore, there is evidence that the environment — such as exposure to lead or arsenic — and diet during early years affects the development of ADHD in later years. In fact, such ADHD symptoms as inattention, impulsivity and poor cognitive function are associated with arsenic, even at leve...
Toxic neuropathiesarise with exposure to certain industrial chemicals and drugs. It is mainly seen with heavy metals like arsenic and lead. One of common neuropathies associated with drugs is that of statin-induced neuropathy. These cholesterol-lowering drugs have often been implicated as a cause of...
found widely in the environment, increases the risk of basal cell carcinoma and other cancers. Everyone has some arsenic exposure because it occurs naturally. However, some people may have higher exposure if they drink contaminated well water or have a job that involves producing or using arsenic...