The Role of Duodenogastroesophageal Reflux in the Progression of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: From Esophagitis to Adenocarcinoma by O. A. Storonova, A. V. Paraskevova, A. A. Makushina

“…Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a hydrophilic bile acid, is a natural competitive inhibitor of DCA and prevents DNA damage and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) activation caused by toxic bile acids in BE epithelial cells. The cytoprotective effect of UDCA, aimed at preventing DNA damage and increasing the reparative capacity of cells in the metaplastic epithelium of the BE, allows us to consider this drug as a means of chemoprophylaxis in patients diagnosed with GERD.Conclusion. …”
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Investigation of Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics of Medical Grade Ti6al4v Titanium Alloy in Addition with Corrosion Study for Wire EDM Process by S. Prakash, C. S. Abdul Favas, I. Ameeth Basha, R. Venkatesh, M. Prabhahar, V. P. Durairaj, K. Gomathi, Haiter Lenin

“…Metals used in biomedical applications are frequently coated to prevent oxidation and metallic ion release, both of which can be harmful due to toxic effects. To prevent these adverse effects of metals, researchers have focused their efforts on developing various coating techniques, facilitating surface coating, or obtaining functional surfaces. …”
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Fast Rate Production of Biodiesel from Neem Seed Oil Using a Catalyst Made from Banana Peel Ash Loaded with Metal Oxide (Li-CaO/Fe2 (SO4)3) by Ismail J. Madai, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Thomas Kivevele

“…Biodiesel is a possible remedy to the present toxic, finite sources and ever-diminishing crude fuels. …”
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Blue applicability grade index assessment and response surface modelling to synchronous determination of metformin hydrochloride, vildagliptin and dapagliflozin propanediol monohyd... by Pintu Prajapati, Krutika Patil, Dhrumi Naik, Veera Shakar Pulusu, Anzarul Haque, Mohd Abul Kalam, Shailesh Shah

“…But these chromatographic analyses promoted usage of toxic organic solvents which are harmful to the environment and aquatic animal lives. …”
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Bone cell differentiation and mineralization in wild-type and osteogenesis imperfecta zebrafish are compromised by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by Francesca Tonelli, Cecilia Masiero, Carla Aresi, Camilla Torriani, Simona Villani, Guido Premoli, Antonio Rossi, Antonella Forlino

“…Abstract Perfluorinated compounds (PFAS) are well recognized toxic pollutants for humans, but if their effect is equally harmful for healthy and fragile people is unknown. …”
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Volatile Organic Compounds and Carbonyls Pollution in Mexico City and an Urban Industrialized Area of Central Mexico by Elizabeth Vega, Omar Ramírez, Gabriela Sánchez-Reyna, Judith C. Chow, John G. Watson, Diego López-Veneroni, Monica Jaimes-Palomera

“…A health risk assessment for toxic species such as benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylenes (BTEX), found a decreasing trend from 2006 to 2012. …”
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Eco‐sustainable printing of cellulosic polymeric material using bio‐colorants and bio‐crosslinkers by Faisal Ahmed, Md. Reazuddin Repon, Arnob Dhar Pranta, Md. Sayed Ragib Yasar, Md. Faisal Rakib, Ishtiak Ahmed, Toufiq Ahmed Emon, Tarakul Alam Nishat

“…Abstract A sustainable solution to lessen environmental damage, improve health and fulfill the increasing need for environmentally conscious goods might be for the textile industry to use eco‐friendly printing techniques and natural colors. Without the use of toxic metal‐based mordants, this research work set out to examine how natural thickeners, biomordants, and dyes interacted when printed on cotton knit fabric. …”
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Assessment Of Heavy Metals Concentration and Pollution Indices Of Surface Water In Enerhen River, Warri South LGA, Delta State, Nigeria by A. O. Egai, M. Paaru

“…Data obtained show that the result indicated the concentration of Zinc 0.065mg/l - 0.190mg/l, Pb (0.003mg/l -0.142mg/l), Cu (0.081mg/l - 0.213mg/l), Cd (0.02mg/l - 0.282mg/l, Cr (0.041mg/l - 0.171mg/l), Fe (0.162mg/l - 0.278mg/l) and Ni (0.104mg/l - 0.762mg/l)  comparison with WHO 2012 permissible limit the probed water sample falls within the allowable concentration of the standard except the  concentration of lead (Pb) in SW1, SW2, SW4 and SW5 which is a  concern because it exceeded the allowable limit, lead is considered toxic to human at higher concentrations . The computed indices for the maximum admissible concentration upper permissible values buttress as follows Zn 0.3MAC, Pb 0.01MAC, Cu 2MAC, Cd 0.01MAC, Cr 0.05MAC, Fe, 0.3MAC and Ni 0.02MAC. …”
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Regulation of innate immune response by miRNAs up-regulated in Stevens-Johnson syndrome with severe ocular complications by Mayumi Ueta, Hiromi Nishigaki, Hokoru Yoshioka, Shigeru Kinoshita, Chie Sotozono

“…Abstract Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are severe mucocutaneous disorders characterized by extensive tissue necrosis; they are often accompanied by severe ocular complications (SOC). …”
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Elevated concentrations of quaternary ammonium compounds in childcare centers: A pilot study by Yao Cheng, Zhong Lv, Erika Schreder, Min Hu, Abby Mutic, Guomao Zheng, Amina Salamova

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Competitive Pasture Species to Suppress the Growth of Annual Riceflower (<i>Pimelea trichostachya</i> Lindl.) at Different Planting Densities and Spatial Arrangements by Rashid Saleem, Ali Bajwa, Shane Campbell, Mary T. Fletcher, Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian, Steve W. Adkins

“….), and buffel grass (<i>Pennisetum ciliare</i> L.) against the toxic annual riceflower (<i>Pimelea trichostachya</i> Lindl.) at varying planting densities and ratios. …”
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Advancing global herbal medicine: Enhancing herb quality through innovative strategies explored in Hong Kong - An international hub by Hiu-Lam Ngai, Pang-Chui Shaw

“…Herbs have been identified recurrently to have problems such as over-limit aflatoxins and toxic alkaloids, and the distributors had to recall the problematic herbs. …”
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Nursing knowledge in cardio-oncology: results of an international learning needs-assessment survey by Anecita Fadol, Geraldine Lee, Valerie Shelton, Kelly C. Schadler, Asma Mohammed Younus, Mary Stuart, Lisa Nodzon, Edith Pituskin

“…In relation to specific cardio-oncology topics, there was a strong interest in learning more about specific cardiovascular toxicities, and their monitoring and management (n = 205, 66%). …”
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Short bouts and long-term exercise reduce sedentary-induced bone loss and microstructural changes by modulating bone formation and resorption in healthy young male rats by L.Y. Wang, L.M. Liang, X.X. Zhang, H. Chi, F. L. Peng

“…Abstract Although the toxic effect of Sedentary behavior (SED) on bone health has been demonstrated in the previous study, the underlying mechanisms of SED, or break SED to bone health remain unclear. …”
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Effect of phycocyanin and phycoerythrin on antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of refrigerated low-fat yogurt and cream cheese by Azadeh Ahmadi, Seyed Amir Ali Anvar, Bahareh Nowruzi, Leila Golestan

“…Additionally, we confirmed that PE and PC are not toxic to Caenorhabditis elegans at concentrations up to 1 mg/mL. …”
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Retrospective trend analysis of biocides in suspended particulate matter of major German rivers by Georg Dierkes, Susanne Schmidt, Christiane Meier, Korinna Ziegler, Jan Koschorreck, Arne Wick

“…The pyrethroid permethrin, which is highly toxic to aquatic organisms (invertebrates: NOEC = 0.0047 µg/L; fish: NOEC = 0.41 µg/L) as well as to sediment-dwelling organisms (Chironomidae: LC50 = 2.1 mg/kg and NOEC 0.1 mg/kg), was detected at several sampling sites (up to 11.2 ng/g). …”
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Biofabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera, characterization and statistical optimization for their application in crystal violet adsorption by Meshayil M. Alsolmi, Noura El-Ahmady El-Naggar, Mashael I. Alqurashi, Ragaa A. Hamouda

“…Despite its various applications, crystal violet has been recognized as a biohazard dye due to its toxic and carcinogenic properties. It persists in the environment with long-lasting effects and has detrimental impacts. …”
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Potential and Comparative Tablet Disintegrant Properties of Pectin Obtained from Five Okra Genotypes in Ghana by Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Jacob Kwaku Agbenorhevi, Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor, Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye

“…Elemental analysis of the extracted pectin from the various genotypes revealed very low levels of toxic metals and micronutrients. Pectin from the various genotypes was evaluated as disintegrants within concentrations of 5–10% w/w (F1–F18). …”
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Changes of Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate at Recirculation System of Red Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) Rearing by D. Djokosetiyanto, A. Sunarma, . Widanarni

“…The accumulation of organic materials can  be toxic for fish, generate mineralization of nutrient from organic materials and cause high oxygen expenditure.  …”
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Particle-bound PAHs and Chemical Composition, Sources and Health Risk of PM2.5 in a Highly Industrialized Area by Elizabeth Vega, Diego López-Veneroni, Omar Ramírez, Judith C. Chow, John G. Watson

“…., tires and industrial waste) of the recycling cement kilns and incinerators resulted in elevated toxic species such as, Cd, and Sb in the range of 0.02–0.3 µg m−3. …”
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