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BTEX pollution caused by motorcycles in the megacity of HoChiMinh	2013	University of Science, Vietnam National University, 227 Nguyen Van Cu, HoChiMinh 70000, Vietnam. ttnlan@hcmus.edu.vn	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of Environmental Sciences (China) Periodical, Abbrev. J.Environ.Sci.(China) Pub Date Free Form 1-Feb Volume 25 Issue 2 Start Page 348 Other Pages 356 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 100967627; 0 (Air Pollutants); 0 (Vehicle Emissions); 0 (Xylenes); 3FPU23BG52 (Toluene); J64922108F (Benzene); ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1001-0742; 1001-0742 Accession Number PMID: 23596956 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23596956 Abstract Monitoring of benzene, toluene and xylenes (BTEX) was conducted along with traffic counts at 17 roadside sites in urban areas of HoChiMinh. Toluene was the most abundant substance, followed by p,m-xylenes, benzene, o-xylene and ethylbenzene. The maximum observed hour-average benzene concentration was 254 microg/m3. Motorcycles contributed to 91% of the traffic fleet. High correlations among BTEX species, between BTEX concentrations and the volume of on-road motorcycles, and between inter-species ratios in air and in gasoline indicate the motorcycle-exhaust origin of BTEX species. Daily concentrations of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, p,m-xylenes and o-xylene were 56, 121, 21, 64 and 23 microg/m3, respectively, p,m-xylenes possess the highest ozone formation potential among the BTEX family. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lan,T.T., Minh,P.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Bubble formation and decompression sickness on direct ascent from shallow air saturation diving	1993	Maritime Self-Defense Force, Undersea Medical Center, Yokosuka, Japan.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Aviat.Space Environ.Med. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 64 Issue 2 Start Page 121 Other Pages 125 Notes LR: 20041117; JID: 7501714; ppublish Place of Publication UNITED STATES ISSN/ISBN 0095-6562; 0095-6562 Accession Number PMID: 8431185 Language eng SubFile Case Reports; Journal Article; IM; S DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 8431185 Abstract To find the minimum supersaturation pressure for detectable bubble formation and for contraction of decompression sickness (DCS), three shallow air saturation dives at the depth of 6 m, 7 m, and 8 m were performed. The ultrasonic M-mode method was used for detecting bubbles. The exposure period was 3 d for all dives. Ten subjects were compressed to both 6 m and 7 m, and nine subjects were compressed to 8 m. One bubble streak was shown in the 6-m dive group. A small number of bubbles were seen in four subjects in the 7-m dive. All subjects in the 8-m dive presented various amounts of bubbles. DCS was not observed in the 6-m and 7-m dives. On the other hand, in the 8-m dive, four subjects suffered from DCS and required recompression treatment. The minimum depth for detectable bubble formation was assessed at around 6 m and the direct ascent from saturation at 8 m seems to have a high risk of DCS. Descriptors Adult, Decompression Sickness, Diving, Embolism, Air/etiology/ultrasonography, Humans, Male, Middle Aged Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Ikeda,T., Okamoto,Y., Hashimoto,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Bubbling hookah smoke through heat-solubilized curcumin/turmeric and incorporation of the curry spice as an additive or filter in cigarettes to minimize tobacco smoke-related toxicants	2009		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Med Hypotheses Periodical, Abbrev. Med.Hypotheses Pub Date Free Form Volume 73 Issue 3 Start Page 462 Other Pages 3 Notes ID: 19435657 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Curcuma/chemistry, Curcumin/chemistry, Filtration/methods, Smoke, Spices, Tars/chemistry, Tars/isolation & purification, Gases/chemistry, Hot Temperature, Solubility, Ultrafiltration/methods Links http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2709159/?tool=pubmed; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.04.005 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Kurien,Biji T., Scofield,R. H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Burden of Tobacco in Pakistan: Findings From Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2014	2017		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine and Tobacco Research Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 20 Issue 9 Start Page 1138 Other Pages 1143 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Oxford University Press US Data Source google Authors Saqib, Muhammad Arif Nadeem, Rafique, Ibrar, Qureshi, Huma, Munir, Muhammad Arif, Bashir, Rizwan, Arif, Babur Wasim, Bhatti, Khalid, Ahmed, Shahzad Alam Khan, Bhatti, Lubna Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Burden of waterpipe smoking and chewing tobacco use among women of reproductive age group using data from the 2012-13 Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey	2015	School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Sciences, OJHA Campus, SUPARCO road, Gulzar e Hijri, Karachi, Pakistan. tahir.khan@duhs.edu.pk.; School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Sciences, OJHA Campus, SUPARCO road, Gulzar e Hijri, Karac	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 12-Nov Volume 15 Issue Start Page 1113 Other Pages 015-2433-7 Notes LR: 20151116; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC4643522; 2015/06/22 [received]; 2015/10/20 [accepted]; 2015/11/12 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 26563874 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1186/s12889-015-2433-7 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26563874 Abstract BACKGROUND: Despite the general decline in cigarette smoking, use of alternative forms of tobacco has increased particularly in developing countries. Waterpipe (WP) and Chewing Tobacco (CT) are two such alternative forms, finding their way into many populations. However, the burden of these alternative forms of tobacco and their socio demographic determinants are still unclear. We assessed the prevalence of WP and CT use among women of reproductive age group in Pakistan. METHODS: Data from the most recent Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey 2012-13 (n = 13,558) was used for this analysis. Information obtained from ever married women, aged between 15 and 49 years were analyzed using two separate data subgroups; exclusive WP smokers (total n = 12,995) and exclusive CT users (total n = 12,771). Univariate and Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted and results were reported as crude and adjusted Odds Ratio with 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS: Prevalence of WP smoking and CT were 4% and 2%, respectively. After multivariate adjustments, ever married women who were: older than 35 years (OR; 4.68 95% CI, 2.62-8.37), were poorest (OR = 4.03, 95% CI 2.08-7.81), and had no education (OR = 9.19, 95% CI 5.10-16.54), were more likely to be WP smokers. Similarly, ever married women who were: older than 35 years (OR = 3.19, 95% CI 1.69-6.00), had no education (OR = 4.94, 95% CI 2.62-9.33), were poor (OR = 1.64, 95% CI 1.07-2.48) and had visited health facility in last 12 months (OR = 1.81, 95% CI 1.22-2.70) were more likely to be CT users as well. CONCLUSION: Older women with lower socio-economic profile were more likely to use WP and CT. Focused policies aiming towards reducing the burden of alternate forms of tobacco use among women is urgently needed to control the tobacco epidemic in the country. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Khan,M.T., Hashmi,S., Zaheer,S., Aslam,S.K., Khan,N.A., Aziz,H., Rashid,N., Shafique,K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20151112 PMCID PMC4643522 Editors
C18 functionalized graphene oxide as a novel coating for solid-phase microextraction	2012	Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Lanzhou, China.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of separation science Periodical, Abbrev. J.Sep.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 35 Issue 12 Start Page 1531 Other Pages 1537 Notes CI: (c) 2012; JID: 101088554; 0 (Oxides); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 7782-42-5 (Graphite); ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1615-9314; 1615-9306 Accession Number PMID: 22740264 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1002/jssc.201200124 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22740264 Abstract A novel C18 functionalized graphene oxide (GO) coated solid-phase microextraction fiber was prepared by a novel protocol. Based on the strong van der Waals interaction present in GO and abundant oxygenous groups in GO sheets, a simple layer-by-layer self-assembly method was used in the preparation process and then C18 was successfully self-assembled on GO via C-O-Si bonding. Coupled with gas chromatography, extraction performance of the fiber was tested with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as model analytes. The fiber not only exhibited excellent extraction efficiency and selectivity, but also showed many advantages including high rigidity, long service life and well stability toward organic solvent, acidic and alkali solutions, and high temperature. The relative standard deviations for single-fiber repeatability and fiber-to-fiber reproducibility were less than 7.26 and 17.25%, respectively. The detection limits to the PAHs were less than 0.08 mug L(-1) and the calibration curves were linear in a wide range for all analytes. The as-established Solid-phase microextraction GC method was also successfully used for determination of PAHs in two real water samples. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim Data Source Authors Xu,L., Feng,J., Liang,X., Li,J., Jiang,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Cadmium and nickel in blood of Tunisian population and risk of nasosinusal polyposis disease	2015	Unit of Marine and Environmental Toxicology, UR 09-03, Sfax University, IPEIS, BP 1172, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia, rimkhlifi@yahoo.fr.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental science and pollution research international Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Sci.Pollut.Res.Int. Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 22 Issue 5 Start Page 3586 Other Pages 3593 Notes JID: 9441769; 0 (Environmental Pollutants); 00BH33GNGH (Cadmium); 7OV03QG267 (Nickel); 2014/06/06 [received]; 2014/09/16 [accepted]; 2014/09/26 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1614-7499; 0944-1344 Accession Number PMID: 25253060 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s11356-014-3619-8 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25253060 Abstract Nasosinusal polyposis (NSP) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa. Although the pathophysiology underlying NSP formation is not fully understood, environmental factors appear to be contributed the development of this disease. A case-control study of Tunisian patients was examined to assess the levels of cadmium (Cd) and nickel (Ni) in blood and reparse the association between the exposure to these metals and the risk of nasosinusal polyposis disease. Mean blood levels of Cd in patients (2.2 +/- 12.8 mug/L) were significantly higher than those of controls (0.5 +/- 0.7 mug/L). Levels of blood Cd were positively correlated with tobacco smoking and chewing among controls. The Cd and Ni concentrations among control (p = 0.001) and patient (p = 0.018) tobacco consumers (smoking, chewing, and shisha) were significantly higher than those nonconsumers. Additionally, Ni blood levels of patient and control smokers were significantly higher than those of nonsmokers. Cd levels in blood samples of NSP patients occupationally exposed for more than 14 years were eight times higher than that of nonexposed. Drinking water was also found to be incriminated as exposure sources. Among risk factors, shisha consumption, environmental exposure, and occupational exposure presented the most significant association with NSP disease (odds ratio (OR) = 14.1, 10.1, and 1.7, respectively). High levels of blood Cd (OR = 3.5) were strongly associated with NSP disease (p = 0.027). Ni blood levels were shown to be associated with the four stages of polyps in both nasal cavities (right and left) (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Khlifi,R., Olmedo,P., Gil,F., Hammami,B., Hamza-Chaffai,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140926 PMCID Editors
Cadmium effects on the nitrogen fixation system of red alder	1980	Terrestrial Syst. Div., Corvallis Environ. Res. Lab., Off. Res. Dev., USEPA, Corvallis, Ore. 97330	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of environmental quality Periodical, Abbrev. J.Environ.Qual. Pub Date Free Form 1980/ Volume 9 Issue 2 Start Page 180 Other Pages 184 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0047-2425 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Red alder (Alnus rubra Bong.) was grown in sand culture in the greenhouse to obtain data on the effects of cadmium (Cd) on a symbiotic nitrogen (N) fixation system which contributes to the fertility of forest soils. Treatment of red alder seedlings for 11 weeks with 0.545 to 136 Î¼M CdCl2 in N-free nutrient solution decreased in situ nitrogenase activity 25 to 89%, N fixation 23 to 98%, and the number of nodules per plant 29 to 74%, when compared to plants receiving no Cd. Similar reductions were observed in plant growth. Treatment with 0.054 to 0.545 Î¼M CdCl2, N fixation decreased 52 and 89%, respectively. Plant growth decreased 22 and 6 mM NH4NO3 or Ca(NO3)2, nitrate reductase activity decreased 22 and 24%, respectively, when compared to plants receiving no CdCl2. Nitrogen accretion and plant dry weights were decreased by treatments in which plants were supplied with Ca(NO3)2 and 0.273 and 0.545 Î¼M CdCl2, when compared to controls without CdCl2. These results suggest that Cd can inhibit nitrogenase activity and therefore N fixation. Growth, nodulation, and nitrate reductase activity are also inhibited by Cd. Descriptors cadmium, cadmium chloride, nitrogen, nitrogenase, animal experiment, vascular plant, nitrogen balance, plant Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Wickliff,C., Evans,H. J., Carter,K. R., Russell,S. A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Cadmium in blood of Tunisian men and risk of bladder cancer: interactions with arsenic exposure and smoking	2013	Unit of Marine and Environmental Toxicology. IPEIS, University of Sfax, BP 805, 3018, Sfax, Tunisia, molkafekitounsi@yahoo.fr.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Environmental science and pollution research international Periodical, Abbrev. Environ.Sci.Pollut.Res.Int. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 20 Issue 10 Start Page 7204 Other Pages 7213 Notes JID: 9441769; 0 (Carcinogens); 00BH33GNGH (Cadmium); N712M78A8G (Arsenic); 2013/01/23 [received]; 2013/04/02 [accepted]; 2013/05/15 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1614-7499; 0944-1344 Accession Number PMID: 23673919 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s11356-013-1716-8 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23673919 Abstract Prior investigations identified an association between low-level blood arsenic (As) and bladder cancer risk among Tunisian men but questions remain regarding confounding by cadmium (Cd), a well-established bladder carcinogen. A case-control study of Tunisian men was re-examined to assess the levels of cadmium in blood and reparse the association between the simultaneous exposure to these metals and bladder cancer risk. Levels of blood Cd were significantly twice higher among cases than in controls (P0.67 mug/L), it was reduced to 2.10 (CI, 1.06-4.17). Adjustment for Cd exposure did not alter the risk associated to As exposure. This study is the first to report the relationship between Cd exposure and risk of bladder cancer occurrence in interaction with smoking and As exposure. Smoking is shown to be the main exposure source to Cd in the Tunisian population but also environmental pollution seems to be responsible of Cd exposure among non-smokers. Exposure assessment studies encompassing a wider population are needed. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Feki-Tounsi,M., Olmedo,P., Gil,F., Khlifi,R., Mhiri,M.N., Rebai,A., Hamza-Chaffai,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130515 PMCID Editors
Calibration and comparison of chlorine decay models for a test water distribution system	2000	Powell, R.S., Water Operational Reserch Centre, Dept. Manufacturing/Eng. Systems, Brunel University, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, United Kingdom	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Water research Periodical, Abbrev. Water Res. Pub Date Free Form 2000/06 Volume 34 Issue 8 Start Page 2301 Other Pages 2309 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0043-1354 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract This paper investigates the kinetics of monochloramine as disinfectant in a 1.3 km water pipe. A novel procedure for the correction of chlorine meter errors is introduced and applied. Parameter estimation using nonlinear optimisation procedures is used to identify decay coefficients for monochloramine models with a single coefficient or two coefficients as used in EPANET. Important difficulties in fitting these parameters which come about because of the model structure are highlighted. Finally, results of decay coefficients are presented and investigated for flow, inlet chlorine concentration and temperature dependence. Copyright (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. Descriptors chlorine, monochloramine, article, chemical reaction kinetics, drug efficacy, model, priority journal, procedures, temperature, water quality, water treatment Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Maier,S. H., Powell,R. S., Woodward,C. A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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