research Selenium: When a good nutrient goes bad
Selenium is essential in small amounts but toxic in excess, requiring careful management.
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180-210 / 1000+ resultsresearch Prevalence of Cobalt in the Environment and Its Role in Biological Processes
Cobalt is important for health but too much or too little can cause health problems, and its environmental buildup is a concern.
research What should it take to describe a substance or product as 'sperm-safe'
Products should be called 'sperm-safe' only after thorough, well-designed tests.
research Sub-acute Toxicosis Caused by a Multiple Doses Tegafur/Uracil (UFT) for Suicide: A Case Report
Effective treatment for UFT overdose includes antibiotics and G-CSF, with bone marrow biopsy and transfusion as backup options.
research Occupational exposures among nurses caring for chemotherapy patients -Quantitative analysis of cyclophosphamide and α-fluoro-β-alanine in urine-
Nurses are exposed to chemotherapy drugs, risking health issues like hair loss, so protective gear and monitoring are needed.
research Assessment of Heavy Metals on Occupationally Exposed Workers from Hair Analysis
Workers exposed to certain jobs have higher levels of heavy metals in their hair.
research Antioxidants and Mitochondrial Bioenergetics
Antioxidants may help improve mitochondrial health and could be used to treat diseases related to cell damage.
research Correction to: Toxicity of the pharmaceuticals finasteride and melengestrol acetate to benthic invertebrates
Finasteride and melengestrol acetate are toxic to benthic invertebrates.
research Gene and tonic: Sonic hedgehog disruption and fetal alcohol syndrome
research Preliminary toxicity profile of arotinoids SMR-2 and SMR-6 in male B6D2F1 mice*1
SMR-2 and SMR-6 are much more toxic than retinoic acid, causing severe side effects.
research Ingredients Present In Personal Care Products That Need Scrutiny
Certain ingredients in personal care products, like formaldehyde, oxidative hair dyes, and sulfates, pose health risks and need careful review.
research Environmental exposure to platinum group elements released by automotive catalytic converters: the risk for children
Children are at risk of health issues from exposure to platinum group elements from car exhausts.
research A liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry method for determination of aristolochic acid‐I in rat plasma
A reliable method was developed to measure aristolochic acid-I in rat blood.
research Cutaneous toxicities of new targeted cancer therapies: must know for diagnosis, management, and patient-proxy empowerment
New targeted cancer drugs can cause skin side effects, and managing them requires patient education and timely care.
research Determination of illegal adulteration of dietary supplements with synthetic hair-growth compounds by UPLC and LC-Q-TOF/MS Part A Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment
Researchers developed a precise method to detect illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Identification of drug-specific public TCR driving severe cutaneous adverse reactions.
Researchers found a specific T cell receptor linked to severe drug reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome when patients take carbamazepine.
research Phytotherapeutic Molecules & Antioxidants: A Novel & Secure Approach of Cancer Prevention
Natural antioxidants and phytotherapeutic molecules may help prevent cancer.
research Toxicologic studies with the hypotensive agent minoxidil
Minoxidil is mostly safe, but high doses can cause electrolyte imbalances and heart issues in dogs.
research Original article / Article original External post mortem artefact: a key issue in hair result interpretation
Hair test results can be misleading due to external contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to assess long-term drug use.
research INHALATION TOXICITY STUDIES OF AQUEOUS DISPERSION RESIN
Aqueous dispersion resin is safe to inhale at levels below 30 mg/m³.
research Successful management of suspected minoxidil toxicosis in a cat following accidental dermal exposure
A cat fully recovered from minoxidil poisoning with specific treatments.
research Selenium and its Inorganic Compounds [BAT Value Documentation, 2011]
Selenium is essential for health, but too much or too little can cause problems; blood selenium levels are a good measure of intake.
research A Thallium-Based Screening Procedure to Identify Molecules That Modulate the Activity of Ca2+-Activated Monovalent Cation-Selective Channels
The conclusion is that a new test was created to find substances that affect specific ion channels, and it works well for drug discovery.
research Neurotoxins Acting at Synaptic Sites: A Brief Review on Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
Neurotoxins can affect neurotransmitter release and have potential in treating muscle, pain, and cancer conditions, but more research is needed on how they work.
research Bibliometric Study of Adaptogens in Dermatology: Pharmacophylogeny, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Mechanisms
Plant adaptogens may help treat skin diseases and improve skin health, but more research is needed to fully understand how they work.
research Metabolism of subtoxic levels of selenium in animals and humans.
The safe daily selenium intake is up to 819 micrograms.
research Generalized pustular toxic erythema: pathogenetic relationship between pustule and epidermal appendage (hair follicle or sweat duct)
Pustules in toxic erythema are linked to hair follicles or sweat ducts.
research Exames laboratoriais como estratégia de personalização na prática estética
Laboratory tests are crucial for safer and more effective aesthetic procedures.
research New steps forward in the neuroactive steroid field
Neuroactive steroids could become safe, effective treatments with more understanding of their complex brain actions and metabolism.
research Prevalence of Iatrogenic Vitamin D Toxicity Among the Saudi Population of Vitamin D Users Due to Overcorrection
Many people in Saudi Arabia use vitamin D supplements, but few experience toxicity, showing the need for professional guidance when taking these supplements.