Arsenic Contamination of Groundwater: A Review of Sources, Prevalence, Health Risks, and Strategies for Mitigation by Shiv Shankar, Uma Shanker, Shikha

“…Excessive and prolonged exposure of inorganic As with drinking water is causing arsenicosis, a deteriorating and disabling disease characterized by skin lesions and pigmentation of the skin, patches on palm of the hands and soles of the feet. Arsenic poisoning culminates into potentially fatal diseases like skin and internal cancers. …”
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Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.: A vegetable with diverse pharmacological properties by Mahia Khandaker, Saleha Akter, Mohammad Zafar Imam

“…Studies have found promising antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, antitumor, cytotoxic, arsenic poisoning ameliorative, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, and varieties of pharmacological activities of T. dioica. …”
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Implementing Rainwater Harvesting for Sustainable Water Management in Faridpur, Bangladesh: Mitigating Pollution, Waterlogging, and Ensuring Safe Drinking Water by A. Gain, O. MD. Farque, S. Hosen

“…So, it can hold great potential to deal with the current problem of acute arsenic poisoning and pure water scarcity in Bangladesh. …”
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Quercetin Zinc and Iron Metal Complexes Protect against Sodium Arsenite Intoxication in the Hepato-Renal System of Wistar Rats via the Oxidative Stress Pathway by Oluwatoyin O. Ojo, Deborah I. Fatokun, Ikechukwu P. Ejidike, Rachel U. Awolope, Saheed O. Sanni

“…Quercetin zinc and iron increased the bioavailability of quercetin and therefore could be relevant as adjuvants in arsenic poisoning.…”
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