Firefighting with Conductive Aerosol-Assisted Vortex Rings by John LaRocco, Qudsia Tahmina, Stanley Essel, John Simonis

“…Conventional firefighting tools and methods can strain water sources, require toxic foams, or rely on pre-installed countermeasures. …”
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IMPASSIVE DICTATING: A Mnemonic Acronym for Systematically Generating Differential Diagnoses by Ho M, Coloma M, Ngo R, Santhakumar J

“…IMPASSIVE DICTATING is an acronym for pathophysiologies to consider in a differential diagnosis: immune reactions and dysregulation, metabolic, psychiatric, allergic, structural, social, infectious, vascular, endocrine/exocrine, degenerative, iatrogenic, congenital, traumatic, autoimmune, toxic, idiopathic, neoplastic, and genetic. We suggest that this mnemonic includes several improvements on previous pathophysiology-based acronyms and have informally validated this new mnemonic with two lists of common diseases. …”
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Hydroxychloroquine and Fabry Disease: Three Case Reports Examining an Unexpected Pathologic Link and a Review of the Literature by Rouhin Sen, Kathleen Borghoff, Kirk W. Foster, Stanley J. Radio, Alan Erickson, Michelene Hearth-Holmes

“…All three patients were on hydroxychloroquine therapy for varying amounts of time with histologic evidence of hydroxychloroquine toxicity that is three is present in histological samples of the kidney, the heart, and the skeletal muscle. …”
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Nanoparticles in Soil Reclamation: A Review of Their Role in Reducing Soil Compaction by Hasan Alkhaza’leh, Michel Rahbeh, Imad Hamadneh, Habes AL-Mashakbeh, Zohuir Albalawna

“…However, questions about their long-term biodegradability, ecological toxicity, and health effects require further investigation. …”
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Epidemiological characterization of primary open-angle glaucoma by Leonor Rosario Díaz Alfonso, Bárbara Nuria Suárez Rodríguez, Mariela Julia Curbelo, Yusdenia Soto Serrano, Armando Rafael Milanés Armengol

“…The following variables were analyzed: age, sex, family and personal medical history, toxic habits and time of diagnosis of the disease. …”
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Preparation and photoelectric properties of Si:B nanowires with thermal evaporation method. by Yang Feng, Ping Liang, Ziwen Xia, Weiye Yang, Hongyan Peng, Shihua Zhao

“…We have successfully prepared a significant number of nanowires from non-toxic silicon sources. Compared to the SiO silicon source used in most other articles, our preparation method is much safer. …”
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New Paradigm in Cell Therapy Using Sperm Head to Restore Brain Function and Structure in Animal Model of Alzheimer’s Disease: Support for Boosting Constructive Inflammation vs. Ant... by Nafiseh Pakravan, Ardeshir Abbasi, Zuhair Mohammad Hassan

“…Alzheimer’s is characterized by accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) associated with insufficient clearance of toxicants from the brain establishing a chronic inflammation and other abnormalities in the brain. …”
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Detection of Dose Response in Chronic Doxorubicin-Mediated Cell Death with Cardiac Technetium 99m Annexin V Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography by Kathleen L. Gabrielson, Greta S.P. Mok, Srihdar Nimmagadda, Djahida Bedja, Scott Pin, Allison Tsao, Yuchuan Wang, Dhrtti Sooryakumar, S. Jianhua Yu, Martin G. Pomper, Benjamin M.W. Tsui

“…Biodistribution of 99m Tc-HYNIC-annexin V uptake, CUR from SPECT/CT fused cardiac images, and TUNEL of myocardium demonstrated a dose-dependent toxicity response, with the cumulative 15 mg/kg DOX treatment showing the greatest degree of cell death. …”
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Environmental Characteristics of Modern Systems of Domestic Use of Fuel. Part 2. Pollutants Formation by Natural Gas Combustion in Atmospheric Burners: Experimental Studies by B. S. Soroka, V. V. Horupa

“…The Gas Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine performs comprehensive studies of the formation of toxic emissions in the flame of atmospheric burners and beyond the visible burning cones (“rich” primary flame). …”
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Relationship between Thyroid Hormone Levels and Crime Type: A Controlled Study in Prisoners by Hasan Acar, Ayse Ulgen

“…Significant increase in T3 and T4 levels and the presence of toxic goitre were associated with aggression-related crime. …”
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Potential cervical anticancer activity of tomcat beetle (Paederus fuscipes) compounds against estrogen alpha receptor (3ert): In silico study by Latifa Nadya, Rais Ichwan Ridwan, Prasasti Dian, Utami Dwi

“…Data were analyzed by comparing bond energy, type of bond, and ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity). The results obtained were the bond energies of tamoxifen -10.68 kcal/mol, genistein -7.87 kcal/mol, pederin -7.57 kcal/mol, pseudopederin -8.07 kcal/mol, and pederone -7.83 kcal/mol. …”
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Features of albendazole determination and dynamics of its decomposition in biological material by V.K. Shormanov, D.P. Shcherbakov, S.Yu. Garmonov

“…Along with pronounced pharmacological action, this compound is toxic to humans. Cases of poisoning with this substance and other benzimidazole derivatives are not uncommon. …”
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Allium Cepa (Onion) Extract Enhances and Protects Testicular Function and Architecture against Paraquat Induced Oxidative Damage. by Uzozie Chikere, Ofoego, Ejike, Daniel Eze

“…This study investigated the therapeutic potentials of ethanolic extract of A. cepa bulbs against paraquat-induced testicular toxicity in animal model. Thirty Wistar rats were split into control and five test groups (n=5). …”
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Insecticides Used in the Urban Environment: Mode of Action by S.M. Valles, P.G. Koehler

“…The article details how different chemicals, such as pyrethroids, carbamates, and organophosphates, disrupt insect physiology, leading to toxicity and death. It also highlights the specific mechanisms through which these insecticides operate, providing a comprehensive understanding of their biological impacts. …”
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Using Pesticides Safely in and around the Southern Home by P.G. Koehler

“…It covers various pesticide formulations, including liquids, gases, dusts, granules, and toxic baits, and their application methods. The document emphasizes the importance of following label instructions, protecting people and pets from exposure, and preventing environmental contamination. …”
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in the Treatment of Active Tuberculosis by Aylin Babalik, Sharyn Mannix, Denis Francis, Dick Menzies

“…Therapeutic drug monitoring ensures optimal dosing while aiming to reduce toxicity. However, due to the high costs and complexity of testing, therapeutic drug monitoring is not routinely used in the treatment of individuals with active tuberculosis, despite the efficacy demonstrated in several randomized trials. …”
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Agave and Yucca: Tough Plants for Tough Times by Gary W. Knox

“…Knox, describes these tough, low-maintenance plants that thrive in the sometimes harsh conditions associated with urban environments — requirements and placement, water and fertilizer, pests, diseases, and cultural problems, container gardening, propagation, historical and modern uses, and agave toxicities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2010. …”
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Bismuth as Smart Material and Its Application in the Ninth Principle of Sustainable Chemistry by Ayodele Temidayo Odularu

“…The study also entails a green element called bismuth. Bismuth’s low toxicity and low cost have made researchers focus on its wide applications in catalysis. …”
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Two Cases of Paraquat Poisoning from Kota, Rajasthan, INDIA by Surendra Khosya, Sunil Gothwal

“…Paraquat (1,1′-dimethyl-4,4′-dipyridylium) is a broad spectrum liquid herbicide associated with both accidental and intentional ingestion, leading to severe and often fatal toxicity. Despite widespread availability, reports of herbicide poisoning from India are not common. …”
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Agave and Yucca: Tough Plants for Tough Times by Gary W. Knox

“…Knox, describes these tough, low-maintenance plants that thrive in the sometimes harsh conditions associated with urban environments — requirements and placement, water and fertilizer, pests, diseases, and cultural problems, container gardening, propagation, historical and modern uses, and agave toxicities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2010. …”
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