Dioxin Control in the Co-processing of Waste Printed Circuit Board and Copper Concentrate with an Ausmelt Furnace by Wei Li, Jia Sun, Deng-Feng Ma, Xian-Long Liu, Sheng Li, Jian-Ye Bei, Ming-Xiu Zhan, Xiao-Qing Lin, Tong Chen

“…Compared with the disposal of WPCB alone, the total concentration and toxic equivalent quantity (TEQ) of dioxins decreased by 14.7–26.8% and 34.7–46.5%, respectively, with the change in the proportion used during co-processing. …”
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Factors related to the development of pneumonia associated with ischemic stroke by Alexis Suárez Quesada, Alexis Álvarez Aliaga, Andrés Quesada Vázquez, Julia Matilde Pupo Jiménez

“…The association of the variables Sociodemographic, personal pathological history, toxic habits, stroke conditions, dysphagia, biochemical and immunonutritional markers with the development of pneumonia associated with ischemic stroke were determined using binary logistic regression.…”
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Evolution of Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics: From Conventional Drugs to Medicinal Plants, Immunotherapy, Microbiotherapy and Nanotherapy by Emma Ortiz-Islas, Pedro Montes, Citlali Ekaterina Rodríguez-Pérez, Elizabeth Ruiz-Sánchez, Talía Sánchez-Barbosa, Diego Pichardo-Rojas, Cecilia Zavala-Tecuapetla, Karla Carvajal-Aguilera, Victoria Campos-Peña

“…Among the therapeutic alternatives, immunotherapy stands out, employing monoclonal antibodies to specifically target and eliminate toxic proteins implicated in AD. Additionally, the use of medicinal plants is examined, as their synergistic effects among components may confer neuroprotective properties. …”
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Preconditioning by Hydrogen Peroxide Enhances Multiple Properties of Human Decidua Basalis Mesenchymal Stem/Multipotent Stromal Cells by T. Khatlani, D. Algudiri, R. Alenzi, A. M. Al Subayyil, F. M. Abomaray, E. Bahattab, A. S. AlAskar, B. Kalionis, M. F. El-Muzaini, M. H. Abumaree

“…These data show that DBMSCs resist a toxic environment, which adds to their potential as a candidate stem cell type for treating various diseases in hostile environments.…”
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Thiazolidinone Steroids Impregnated Polyurethane Foams as a Solid Phase Extractant for the Extraction and Preconcentration of Cadmium(II) from Industrial Wastewater by Mohammad S. Tawfiq Makki, R. Mohammady Abdel-Rahman, K. Ommar Alfooty, Mohammad S. El-Shahawi

“…The cyclic voltammetry of compound II showed two well defined irreversible redox couples and suggested its possible use as complexing agent in stripping voltammetric determination of trace concentrations of toxic metal ions in wastewater.…”
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Water‐Soluble, Spin‐Cast‐Based Crystalline Poly(Methacrylic Acid) Film as a Reversible Li‐Ion Battery Anode by Minjin Son, Hyeongjun Kim, Minju Lee, Jonggeon Na, Sang Kyu Kwak, Seok Ju Kang

“…Nevertheless, challenges such as the use of toxic aprotic solvents and the irreversible consumption of Li ions during the initial cycle need to be addressed to improve their performance. …”
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Phytomedicine Potential of <i>Oroxylum indicum</i> Root and Its Constituents: Targeting Alzheimer’s Disease by Rattana Summat, Pornthip Waiwut, Supawadee Daodee, Natsajee Nualkaew, Khemjira Phemphunananchai, Puguh Novi Arsito, Yaowared Chulikhit, Orawan Montakantirat, Charinya Khamphukdee, Chantana Boonyarat

“…In cell culture models, <i>O. indicum</i> extract showed an ability to protect neurons from the toxic effects of H₂O₂. Western blot analysis revealed the extract and its major active component, baicalein, downregulated pro-apoptotic markers (cleaved caspase-3, and BAX) upon H₂O₂ exposure. …”
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Agent-based risk analysis model for road transportation of dangerous goods by Hassan Kanj, Ajla Kulaglic, Wael Hosny Fouad Aly, Mutaz A.B. Al-Tarawneh, Khaled Safi, Sawsan Kanj, Jean-Marie Flaus

“…These substances, ranging from flammable liquids and explosives to toxic chemicals, play crucial roles in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and research. …”
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N-Acetylcysteine in Combination with IGF-1 Enhances Neuroprotection against Proteasome Dysfunction-Induced Neurotoxicity in SH-SY5Y Cells by Benxu Cheng, Pinki Anand, Anxiu Kuang, Feroz Akhtar, Virginia L. Scofield

“…Previous studies focused on individual neuroprotective agents and their respective abilities to prevent neurotoxicity following a variety of toxic insults. However, the effects of the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on proteasome impairment-induced apoptosis have not been well characterized in human neuronal cells. …”
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Macrophage-related inflammatory responses to degradation products of biodegradable molybdenum implants by Danyang Liu, Jiahao Chen, Jiannan Zhou, Jingtao Dai, Haotian Qin, Guojiang Wan, Junyu Qian, Ping Li, Jiang Li

“…Both Mo and its degradation products were shown to be non-toxic within macrophage tolerance limits. Nevertheless, morphological changes and pro-inflammatory polarization were observed in cells around Mo-based specimen. …”
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Development of a Highly Biocompatible Antituberculosis Nanodelivery Formulation Based on Para-Aminosalicylic Acid—Zinc Layered Hydroxide Nanocomposites by Bullo Saifullah, Palanisamy Arulselvan, Mohamed Ezzat El Zowalaty, Sharida Fakurazi, Thomas J. Webster, Benjamin Geilich, Mohd Zobir Hussein

“…Most importantly the nanocomposite prepared using zinc nitrate salt was advantageous in terms of yield and free from toxic zinc oxide contamination and had higher biocompatibility compared to one prepared using a zinc oxide precursor. …”
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Acute Exposure to Microcystin-Producing Cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa Alters Adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Swimming Performance Parameters by Luiza Wilges Kist, Angelo Luis Piato, João Gabriel Santos da Rosa, Gessi Koakoski, Leonardo José Gil Barcellos, João Sarkis Yunes, Carla Denise Bonan, Maurício Reis Bogo

“…These findings indicate that behavior is susceptible to MC-LR exposure and provide evidence for a better understanding of the ecological consequences of toxic algal blooms.…”
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Continuous Quadrupole Magnetic Separation of Islets during Digestion Improves Purified Porcine Islet Viability by Bradley P. Weegman, Venkata Sunil Kumar Sajja, Thomas M. Suszynski, Michael D. Rizzari, William E. Scott III, Jennifer P. Kitzmann, Kate R. Mueller, Thomas R. Hanley, David J. Kennedy, Paul W. Todd, Appakalai N. Balamurugan, Bernhard J. Hering, Klearchos K. Papas

“…Islet purification by QMS can reduce the detrimental effects of prolonged exposure to toxic enzymes and density gradient solutions and substantially improve islet viability after isolation.…”
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Punica granatum L. (Pomegranate) Extract: In Vivo Study of Antimicrobial Activity against Porphyromonas gingivalis in Galleria mellonella Model by Livia Aparecida Procópio Gomes, Lívia Mara Alves Figueiredo, Ana Luiza do Rosário Palma, Barbara Maria Corrêa Geraldo, Kelly Cristine Isler Castro, Luciana Ruano de Oliveira Fugisaki, Antônio Olavo Cardoso Jorge, Luciane Dias de Oliveira, Juliana Campos Junqueira

“…Injection of high concentration (200, 100, and 25 mg/mL) of PGE showed a toxic effect, leading them to death. A suspension of P. gingivalis (106 cells/mL) was inoculated in the left last proleg and PGE (12.5, 6.25, 3.1, and 2.5 mg/mL) were injected into the right proleg. …”
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Origin and spatial distribution of metals in agricultural soils by Gh. A. Mohammadpour, A.R. Karbassi, A. Baghvand

“…Presence of toxic metals in agricultural soils can impose adverse health impact on consumers. …”
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Kinetic of Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Removal by Corn Cob-Based Activated Carbon Modified with Nitric Acid by Wahyu Ratnaningsih, Vebri Aningtyas, Husna Muizzati Shabrina, Uma Fadzilia Arifin, Wisnu Prayogo, Muhammad Amin

“…Heavy metal Cr(VI) that exceeds the standard can be harmful to health because it is toxic and carcinogenic. Activated carbon can be used as a heavy metal adsorbent. …”
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Granulomatous Lung Disease Requiring Mechanical Ventilation Induced by a Single Application of Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: A Case Report by Dane Wildner, Frank Boxberger, Axel Wein, Kerstin Wolff, Heinz Albrecht, Gudrun Männlein, Rolf Janka, Kerstin Amann, Jürgen Siebler, Werner Hohenberger, Markus F. Neurath, Richard Strauß

“…In addition to the known side effects of oxaliplatin-containing combination chemotherapy, unexpected serious adverse events in the form of pulmonary toxicities should also be taken into account.…”
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Total Body Irradiation without Chemotherapy as Conditioning for an Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation for Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia by Sultan Altouri, Mitchell Sabloff, David Allan, Harry Atkins, Lothar Huebsch, Dawn Maze, Rajiv Samant, Christopher Bredeson

“…There were no unexpected toxicities in the first 30 days. One patient had cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia and anorexia, at two months. …”
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Injectable Chitosan Hydrogel Particles as Nasal Packing Materials After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis by Yusuke Yamashita, Kei Hosoya, Yukio Fujiwara, Yoichi Saito, Masahiro Yoshida, Shoji Matsune, Kimihiro Okubo, Takayuki Takei

“…We developed a pH-neutral and non-toxic chitosan hydrogel, which was difficult to achieve using conventional methods. …”
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Successful Resuscitation of a Patient with Life-Threatening Metabolic Acidosis by Hemodialysis: A Case of Ethylene Glycol Intoxication by Ikuyo Narita, Michiko Shimada, Norio Nakamura, Reiichi Murakami, Takeshi Fujita, Wakako Fukuda, Hirofumi Tomita

“…However, one should be aware of the possibility of intoxication by unknown causes, and hemodialysis could be life-saving with its superior ability to remove toxic materials in such cases.…”
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