... all aspects of testicular developmentand function and has wide experience in the field of endocrinedisruptorsand the effects of environmentaland lifestyle factors on male reproductive health ... reduce neonatal testosterone production in three-month boys and neonatal marmosets On the other hand, two in vitro studies have failed to show any inhibitory effect of specific phthalate monoesters ... utero exposureto PBDE (indicating inhibition of fetal testosterone production) as well as reduced testosterone levels at puberty and in adulthood The list of anti-androgenic ECs is continuing to...
... effectson respiratory function among http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/13 women In addition, the dose-response association found between exposureto ETS and respiratory symptoms point towards ... a dose-response association with symptoms and diagnosed acute lower respiratory tract infection (acute bronchitis, pneumonia) General respiratory symptoms associated with exposureto ETS were ... for citation purposes) Respiratory Research 2005, 6:13 http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/13 Table 5: Relation between exposureto ETS and lung functions among men and women non-smokers...
... practitioner (family doctor) International Agency for Research on Cancer International Commission of Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Immediate pigment darkening International Organization for Standardization ... International Organization for Standardization/International Commission on Illumination (ISO/CIE) standard that allows, by integration with the emission spectrum of any UV source, calculation of ... first exposure, duration of exposure, year of exposure, place of exposure; Case–control information: inclusion or exclusion of specific histological types of melanoma, number and source of cases and...
... region, reproductive factors Socioeconomic characteristics, race, alcohol and drug consumption, active and passive cigarette smoking, urban and rural residence Year, sex and deprivation score and ... Table (Continued) 189 97,158 singleton births (26–44 weeks of gestation) born in Southern California, within miles of one monitoring station, 1989–1993 543,098 first-parity and singleton live ... diminution in the capability of transporting oxygen due to an increase of carboxyhemoglobin as a consequence of acute or chronic exposureto carbon monoxide [20] (4) The foetal toxicity of exposure to...
... induction of regulatory T cells by M chelonae sensitisation 60 5.5 Role of IFN-γ in cytotoxic responses 62 5.6 Effects of Env sensitisation on BCG-induced immunity 63 5.7 Conclusion ... subjected to red cell and B cell depletion, then magnetically sorted into CD4+ or CD4- cells This was done to compare the cytotoxic activity of the two cell populations, in control and M chelonae-sensitised ... upon direct inoculation, but are common pathogens to people with immunocompromising conditions (Primm, 2004) 1.8 Effect of environmental mycobacteria (Env) exposureon subsequent BCG vaccination...
... exposure. Here, we combine high‐resolution flood hazard data with spatial data on slum location, urban expansion, and migration, to examine the distribution of exposure across poor and non‐poor locations. While many studies have examined flood risk in Vietnam, many have only focused on hazard mapping. ... While many studies have examined flood risk in Vietnam, many have only focused on hazard mapping. The contribution of this paper is to include the socioeconomic dimensions and examine how flood exposure is distributed across poor and non‐poor locations, at the country and city levels. ... work on “Climate Change and Poverty in Vietnam.” It is part of a larger effort by the World Bank to provide open access to its research and make a contribution todevelopment policy discussions...
... reference guide to sites of action and biological effects GIDEON POLYA CRC P R E S S Boca Raton London New York Washington, D.C Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Polya, Gideon Maxwell ... compounds Agonists and antagonists of cytosolic steroid hormone receptors Cytosolic non-steroid hormone receptor agonists and antagonists Polynucleotide-binding compounds Lectins and polysaccharide ... compounds 399 11 Agonists and antagonists of cytosolic hormone receptors 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Introduction 452 Steroid hormones 452 Non-steroid cytosolic hormone receptor ligands 453 Plant bioactives...
... stance), and an increasing ability to intervene Their emotional coping strategies (see pages 22 and 23) may also evolve and change Infants and Toddlers Babies and toddlers are too young to understand ... Here are some factors contributing to the dynamic of violence against women in our society Socialization of girls Many girls are encouraged to be nurturing, nonconfrontational, andto put the needs ... see Handbook on Sensitive Practice for Health Professionals (2001) for guidance on what toand say (and what not toand not to say) [find at www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/] 26 BARRIERS TO CHILD...
... Gateway to variety of resources, including contact persons and networks, and the Reading Room: 3000 online documents on participatory methodologies andto Devline (Development Information Online) ... Resource Development IDC Information Dissemination Center IDS Institute for Development Studies ii IEC Information, education, and communication IIED International Institute for Environment andDevelopment ... manual aims to bring together—in one document—descriptions and ordering information about all the currently available manuals and guides on qualitative and participatory research related to child...
... Report to the Congress on Practices of the Consumer Credit Industry in Soliciting and Extending Credit and their Effectson Consumer Debt and Insolvency Submitted to the Congress pursuant to section ... available to consumers who are not capable of repaying and that the accumulation of such debt may contribute to consumer insolvency Section 1229 of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer ... examination procedures and programs to monitor the compliance of financial institutions with applicable consumer protection laws and regulations The Federal Reserve’s Commercial Bank Examination Manual...
... adverseeffectson adult offspring Our objective was to determine the effects of concomitant and chronic aerosolized prenatal exposureto allergen and diesel exhaust particles, two environmental exposures ... prenatal exposureto diesel exhaust and/ or A fumigatus On histological examination, examples of perivascular and peribronchial inflammation and arterial muscularization were detected among adult ... questions still need to be elucidated These include questions about the effects of airborne prenatal exposures to toxins of concern in the urban environment, as well as their possible long-term adverse...
... of an increasing number of toxic synthetic chemicals into the environment This leads to soil pollution, in addition to air and water pollution, and food contamination Moreover, the release of ... pollution on mortality among postneonates, people aged to 64 years, and those over 65 years of age The study included daily counts of total deaths and deaths due to respiratory problems, along with ... Moran, E.F and Fleming-Moran, M., Global environmental change: The health andenvironmental implications in Brazil and the Amazon basin, Environ Sci., (Suppl.), S025, 1996 17 Cole, P and Goldman,...
... chronic effect is characterized by a long-term or recurrent exposureto relatively low concentrations of toxicants Signs and symptoms vary depending on the types of toxicants, their concentrations, ... Russia, and the Ukraine, to varying doses of radiation According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation andDevelopmentand the Nuclear Energy Agency, 20 radionuclides were released into the ... air pollution exposureand respiratory cancer For example, inhalation of toxic materials, such as arsenic, asbestos, chromium, soot, mustard gas, and radon, under occupational conditions has been...
... inhibitor of aconitase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of citrate into cis-aconitate and then into isocitrate (in the Krebs cycle) Inhibition of aconitase results in citrate accumulation ... from a high-concentration compartment to a low-concentration compartment Flux, on the other hand, is due to the horizontal movement of the medium 4.2.4 PLANT INJURY Besides destroying and killing ... carrier and energy Of the four mechanisms, active transport is the only one where a toxicant can move against a concentration gradient, i.e., move from a low-concentration compartment to a high-concentration...
... excessive formation of connective tissue, followed by hardening and contraction), which is related to alcoholism and poor nutrition, may be caused by chronic exposureto chemicals such as carbon tetrachloride ... lungs and other tissues They engulf an organism or a particle by membrane invagination and pouch formation, and are one of the most important components of the immune response A number of environmental ... observed in the stool If the poisoning extends over long periods, chronic changes occur Metals, such as lead (Pb) and mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As) and fluoride are known to induce chronic illness...
... oxidation of methionine leads to methionine sulfoxide formation in a concentration-dependent manner.44 8.4.4 EFFECTSON ANIMALS AND HUMANS Ozone and other photochemical oxidants cause irritation ... infection Morphological and functional changes occur in the lung in laboratory animals subjected to prolonged O3 exposure Such changes as chronic bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and emphysematous and ... NAS/NRC Ozone and Other Photochemical Oxidants Committee on Medical and Biologic Effects of Environmental Pollutants National Academy of Sciences, 1977 8.4.3 EFFECTSON PLANTS Studies on the effects...
... Soil and Water Pollution – Environmental Metals and Metalloids 12.3.3 12.3.3.1 195 EXPOSURETO CADMIUM Airborne Cadmium Human exposureto Cd occurs both in the occupational and general environment ... mitochondrial NADH oxidation, and electron-transport system Cadmium inhibits seed germination under laboratory conditions.1,12,13 Seedlings exposed to Cd solutions exhibit decreased root elongation ... 185-226 210 Environmental Toxicology Exposure of rat lung cultures to low concentrations of Hg2þ ions (added as HgCl2) appears to be cytotoxic as it alters the rates of DNA, RNA, and collagen...
... toxicants on wildlife Observed effects include: feminization of male alligators and trout when exposed to hormone-like chemicals in laboratories poor reproduction among bald eagles along ... factors influence the photolysis, notably the degree of chlorination, position of Cl substitution in the ring, andenvironmental factors Although photolysis of certain PCB analogs has been demonstrated ... carcinogen.30 The above-mentioned studies on monkeys, showing a connection between endometriosis and dioxin,31 led to research into the connection in the more than million women in the U.S with the...
... deleterious one 15.4 INDUCTION OF MUTATION Commonly found mutagens that are of most concern to humans include: ultraviolet (UV) light, ionizing radiation, microtoxins, and organic and inorganic ... Jacobson, K.B and Turner, J.E., The interaction of cadmium and certain other metal ions with proteins and nucleic acids, Toxicol., 16, 1, 1980 Majone, F and Levis, A.G., Chromosomal aberrations and ... hydration of cytosine (Figure 15.4), which may also result in hydrogen-bond disruption The effect of UV irradiation is not Table 15.1 Common Environmental Mutagens Mutagen UV light Ionizing radiation...
... DNA bases and between DNA bases and proteins, and chemical addition to the DNA bases These alterations can result from exposureto radiation andto chemical, biological, and genetic factors (Table ... 280 Environmental Toxicology Table 16.1 Speculative Proportion of Cancer Deaths Attributed to Various Factors Factor or class of factors Diet Tobacco Reproductive and sexual behavior Occupational ... example, ionizing radiations, such as x-rays and grays, can produce DNA single- and double-strand breaks and various forms of damage to bases Ultraviolet (UV) light, which is a non-ionizing radiation,...