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Tytuł:
Acute lead poisoning in an indoor firing range
Autorzy:
Štěpánek, Ladislav
Nakládalová, Marie
Klementa, Viktor
Ferenčíková, Veronika
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2085522.pdf
Data publikacji:
2020-05-15
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
lead poisoning
blood lead level
occupational exposure to lead
urine lead level
anemia
chelation therapy
Opis:
The presented case demonstrates that acute lead poisoning may occur due to just short-term exposure to a mixture of lead-containing dust and ammunition. Such exposure may result in high blood lead levels persisting for years in the absence of any symptoms. A middle-aged male with a history of an approximately 7-day cleanup of an old recreational firing range with large ammunition and dust deposits presented to an emergency department with abdominal pain, dyspnea, fatigue and impaired cognitive function. Given his occupational history, specific tests were performed that showed high lead concentrations in both blood and urine. The patient was diagnosed with acute lead poisoning. He was started on chelation therapy that improved both clinical and laboratory parameters. Over a subsequent nearly 3-year follow-up, the patient’s blood lead levels fluctuated and continued to be increased. Given the absence of other sources of lead exposure, these were likely due to the formation of bone deposits. Med Pr. 2020;71(3):375–9
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2020, 71, 3; 375-379
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Blood lead determinants and the prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in firearm users in Mexico
Autorzy:
Aguilar Madrid, Guadalupe
Téllez-Cárdenas, Liliana
Juárez-Pérez, Cuauhtémoc A.
Haro-García, Luis C.
Mercado-García, Adriana
Gopar-Nieto, Rodrigo
Cabello-López, Alejandro
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2177065.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015-11-12
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
neuropsychiatric symptoms
occupational exposure
lead exposure
blood lead
firearms
heavy metal toxicity
Opis:
Objectives To identify blood lead predictors and the prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in firearm users of public security in Mexico. Material and Methods A cross-sectional study was performed on 65 males. We obtained socio-occupational data and determined venous blood lead (blood (B), lead (Pb) – BPb), as well as neuropsychiatric symptoms using the Q-16 questionnaire. A multiple linear regression model was constructed to assess determinants of BPb. Results The mean age in the study group was 34.8 years (standard deviation (SD) = 6.9, range: 21–60); the mean number of years spent in the company amounted to 14 years (SD = 8.5, range: 1–48). Twenty percent of the respondents (N = 13) used leaded glazed clay pottery (lead (Pb), glazed (G), and clay pottery (C) – PbGC) in the kitchen. During practice they fired a mean of 72 shots (SD = 60, range: 20–250), and during their whole duration of employment 5483 shots (SD = 8322.5, range: 200–50 000). The mean BPb was 7.6 μg/dl (SD = 6.8, range: 2.7–51.7). Two caretakers from the firing range had 29.6 μg/dl and 51.7 μg/dl BPb. The subjects who had shooting practice sessions ≥ 12 times a year reported a greater percentage of miscarriages in their partners (24% vs. 0%). Twelve percent of the respondents showed an increase in neuropsychiatric symptoms. The BPb multiple linear regression model explained R² = 44.15%, as follows: those who had ≥ 12 practice sessions per year – β = 0.5339 and those who used PbGC – β = 0.3651. Conclusions Using firearms and PbGC contributes to the increased BPb in the studied personnel. The determinants of BPb were: shooting practices >12 times a year and using PbGC. Blood lead concentrations reported in the study, despite being low, are a health risk, as evidenced by the prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2016, 29, 2; 219-228
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Low-level environmental lead exposure and intellectual impairment in children — The current concepts of risk assessment
Autorzy:
Jakubowski, Marek
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2185480.pdf
Data publikacji:
2011-03-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
lead
children
risk assessment
environmental exposure
Opis:
Lead is an environmental contaminant. The majority of epidemiological research on the health effects of lead has been focused on children, because they are more vulnerable to lead than adults. In children, an elevated blood lead (B-Pb) is associated with reduced Intelligence Quotient (IQ) score. This paper summarizes the current opinions on the assessment of the health risk connected with the children’s environmental exposure to lead. The B-Pb level of concern of 100 μg/l proposed by the US Centers of Disease Control in 1991 was for a long time accepted as the guideline value. In the meantime there has been a significant worldwide decrease of B-Pb levels in children and present geometric mean values in the European countries range from 20 to 30 μg/l. The recent analyses of the association of intelligence test scores and B-Pb levels have revealed that the steepest declines in IQ occur at blood levels < 100 μg/l and that no threshold below which lead does not cause neurodevelopmental toxicity can be defended. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in 2010, on the basis of results of Benchmark Dose (BMD) analysis, that an increase in B-Pb of 12 μg/l (BMDL₀₁) could decrease the IQ score by one point. It seems that this value can be used as a “unit risk” to calculate the possible decrease of IQ and, consequently, influence of the low-level exposure to lead (< 100 μg/l) on the health and socioeconomic status of the exposed population.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2011, 24, 1; 1-7
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Hepatotoksyczność ołowiu - wybrane aspekty patobiochemii
Lead hepatotoxicity: Selected aspects of pathobiochemistry
Autorzy:
Labudda, Mateusz
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2166323.pdf
Data publikacji:
2014-11-04
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
hepatotoksyczność
metale ciężkie
ołów
hepatotoxicity
heavy metals
lead
Opis:
Ołów (Pb) zaliczany do metali ciężkich jest jednym z ważniejszych składników zanieczyszczających środowisko. Ekspozycja zawodowa i środowiskowa na ołów może prowadzić do wchłaniania jego związków do organizmu i toksycznego oddziaływania na wątrobę. W artykule przedstawiono poglądy dotyczące biochemicznych uwarunkowań hepatotoksycznego działania ołowiu. Zwrócono uwagę na wytwarzanie reaktywnych form tlenu, zaburzenia w komórkowym systemie antyoksydacyjnym, peroksydację lipidów, inhibicję białek enzymatycznych i transdukcję sygnału między komórkami. Med. Pr. 2013;64(4):565–568
Lead (Pb) that belongs to heavy metals is one of the major pollution components of the environment. Occupational and environmental exposure to lead can cause its absorption by the body and consequently exert toxic effects in the liver. In this paper biochemical determinants of hepatotoxicity caused by lead are presented. Generation of reactive oxygen species, disturbances in the cellular antioxidant system, lipid peroxidation, inhibition of enzymatic proteins and intercellular signaling are also discussed. Med Pr 2013;64(4):565–568
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2013, 64, 4; 565-568
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
A regional comparison of children’s blood cadmium, lead, and mercury in rural, urban and industrial areas of six European countries, and China, Ecuador, and Morocco
Autorzy:
Hrubá, Františka
Černá, Milena
Chen, Chunying
Harari, Florencia
Horvat, Milena
Koppová, Kvetoslava
Krsková, Andrea
Laamech, Jawhar
Li, Yu-Feng
Löfmark, Lina
Lundh, Thomas
Lyoussi, Badiaa
Mazej, Darja
Osredkar, Joško
Pawlas, Krystyna
Pawlas, Natalia
Prokopowicz, Adam
Rentschler, Gerda
Snoj Tratnik, Janja
Sommar, Johan
Spěváčková, Věra
Špirić, Zdravko
Skerfving, Staffan
Bergdahl, Ingvar A.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/21375677.pdf
Data publikacji:
2023-09-07
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
biological monitoring
child
mercury
lead
environmental pollutants
cadmium
Opis:
Objectives The authors aimed to evaluate whether blood cadmium (B-Cd), lead (B-Pb) and mercury (B-Hg) in children differ regionally in 9 countries, and to identify factors correlating with exposure. Material and Methods The authors performed a cross-sectional study of children aged 7–14 years, living in 2007–2008 in urban, rural, or potentially polluted (“hot spot”) areas (ca. 50 children from each area, in total 1363 children) in 6 European and 3 non-European countries. The authors analysed Cd, Pb, and total Hg in blood and collected information on potential determinants of exposure through questionnaires. Regional differences in exposure levels were assessed within each country. Results Children living near industrial “hot-spots” had B-Cd 1.6 (95% CI: 1.4–1.9) times higher in the Czech Republic and 2.1 (95% CI:1.6–2.8) times higher in Poland, as compared to urban children in the same countries (geometric means [GM]: 0.13 μg/l and 0.15 μg/l, respectively). Correspondingly, B-Pb in the “hot spot” areas was 1.8 (95% CI: 1.6–2.1) times higher than in urban areas in Slovakia and 2.3 (95% CI: 1.9–2.7) times higher in Poland (urban GM: 19.4 μg/l and 16.3 μg/l, respectively). In China and Morocco, rural children had significantly lower B-Pb than urban ones (urban GM: 64 μg/l and 71 μg/l, respectively), suggesting urban exposure from leaded petrol, water pipes and/or coal-burning. Hg “hot spot” areas in China had B-Hg 3.1 (95% CI: 2.7–3.5) times higher, and Ecuador 1.5 (95% CI: 1.2–1.9) times higher, as compared to urban areas (urban GM: 2.45 μg/l and 3.23 μg/l, respectively). Besides industrial exposure, traffic correlated with B-Cd; male sex, environmental tobacco smoke, and offal consumption with B-Pb; and fish consumption and amalgam fillings with B-Hg. However, these correlations could only marginally explain regional differences. Conclusions These mainly European results indicate that some children experience about doubled exposures to toxic elements just because of where they live. These exposures are unsafe, identifiable, and preventable and therefore call for preventive actions.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2023, 36, 3; 349-364
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The determinants of lead and cadmium blood levels for preschool children from industrially contaminated sites in Poland
Autorzy:
Kowalska, Małgorzata
Kulka, Elżbieta
Jarosz, Wanda
Kowalski, Michał
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2159917.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017-12-21
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
exposure
cadmium
lead
preschool children
ICS
parental questionnaire
Opis:
Objectives Industrially contaminated sites (ICS) represent an important public health issue in European countries. The Silesian Voivodeship, the region located in the southern part of Poland, the historical center of industry, has many sites that meet ICS criteria. Most of them are landfills containing lead, cadmium and zinc. Material and Methods The aim of the study has been to evaluate determinants of lead and cadmium blood levels for preschool children living in the vicinity of selected environmental hazards in Piekary Śląskie, the city located in the region of Silesia. Data about exposure was obtained from the parental questionnaire and was verified by levels of biomarkers in children’s blood. Finally, 678 preschool children were studied. Results Obtained results have confirmed that the statistically significant higher level of lead in blood has been revealed in the case of younger children whose fathers have a higher level of education and whose mothers smoke cigarettes at home, as well as for those living in the vicinity of any environmental hazard. In the case of cadmium, a higher level of the biomarker has been reported for older children who rather do not live close to any environmental hazard. We have recognized 30% of children with blood lead level (PbB) exceeding 2 μg/dl and 0.8% of children with blood cadmium level (CdB) exceeding the reference value (0.5 μg/l). Conclusions Own observation has confirmed that preschool children living in Piekary Śląskie are still exposed to heavy metals existing in environment. The source of the higher level in blood is not only the hazardous vicinity in the place of residence but also well-known factors associated with the age of children, parental life style and educational background. The parental questionnaire could be useful to identify potential determinants of exposure to lead and cadmium, however exposure must be verified by measurement of a proper biomarker. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(3):351–359
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2018, 31, 3; 351-359
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Association between occupational lead exposure and plasma levels of selected oxidative stress related parameters in Jordanian automobile workers
Autorzy:
Shraideh, Ziad
Badran, Darwish
Hunaiti, Abdelrahim
Battah, Abdelkader
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2160039.pdf
Data publikacji:
2018-07-04
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
cytotoxicity
biomarkers
Oxidative stress
exposure
lead
occupational health
Opis:
Objectives: To study any possible correlation between blood lead levels and some oxidative stress parameters of selected groups of lead-exposed automobile occupational Jordanian workers. Material and Methods: Blood lead levels were determined for a total of 90 male automobile workers aged within the range of 25–45 years old along with the group of 20 agematched healthy males control. To get an idea about the antioxidant status of controls and lead-exposed workers, and to estimate the oxidative stress caused by exposure to lead, we measured the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentration, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, lipid peroxidation as malondialdehyde (MDA) and total antioxidant capacity of controls and workers. Results: The study showed that lead levels in the case of workers were approximately 4–5 times as high as in controls 14.5–21 μg×dl–1 vs. 4.3 μg×dl–1, respectively. There was a significant decrease (16–25%) in the level of plasma reduced glutathione and 21–33% decrease in total antioxidant capacity (TAOC) in all worker groups, as compared to controls. The results showed that the concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA) in plasma was higher (120–333%) in the case of workers than controls being the highest in automobile electronics and the lowest – in mechanics. Furthermore, there was 149–221% increase in hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) concentration, and 26–38% increase in SOD activity in the case of workers compared to the control group. Conclusions: There is a strong evidence for the associations between occupational lead exposure and various markers of oxidative stress in Jordanian automobile occupational workers. Thus, there is an urgent need to raise awareness and to initiate suitable protection guidelines for workers. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(4):517–525
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2018, 31, 4; 517-525
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The role of probiotic intervention in regulating gut microbiota, short-chain fatty acids and depression-like behavior in lead-exposed rats
Autorzy:
Chen, Xiaojun
Meng, Shujuan
Yu, Yongli
Li, Shuang
Wu, Lei
Zhang, Yanshu
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2085714.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022-02-15
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
depression
lead exposure
probiotic
gut microbiota
SCFAs
neurobehavioral tests
Opis:
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to observe the depression-like behavior changes of rats exposed to lead with or without probiotic intervention, and to investigate changes in the gut microbiota and fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) levels after lead exposure, and the possible functions of probiotics in this process.Material and MethodsAdult male Sprague Dawley rats were exposed to a 300 mg/l lead acetate solution for 24 weeks, with or without probiotic (freeze-dried powder containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium: 6 billion live bacteria/2 g) intervention in weeks 17–24. The sucrose preference test (SPT), the forced swim test (FST), and the tail suspension test (TST) were preformed to study the depression-like behaviors of these rats. The alteration of rat gut microbiota induced by lead exposure was analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing, and the levels of fecal SCFAs were detected using gas chromatography.ResultsNeurobehavioral tests showed that lead exposure induced depression-like behavior in rats, including reduced sucrose preference in the SPT, and increased immobility times in the FST and the TST. Sequencing and gas chromatography showed that lead exposure changed the structure and the phylogenetic diversity of the gut microbiota, as well as significantly altered the levels of SCFAs. Moreover, the depression-like behaviors, and the changes in both gut microbiota and SCFAs, could be mitigated by probiotic intervention.ConclusionsLead exposure not only changes the structure and diversity of the gut microbiome but also affects metabolic function. Probiotic intervention may be a novel initiative for the prevention and treatment of neurological damage following lead exposure. Health. 2022;35(1):95–106
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2022, 35, 1; 95-106
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Usefulness of biomarkers as intermediate endpoints in health risks posed by occupational lead exposure
Autorzy:
Borghini, Andrea
Gianicolo, Emilio Antonio
Andreassi, Maria Grazia
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2177066.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015-10-16
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
biomarkers
occupational exposure
lead
individual susceptibility
genotoxic effects
health risk
Opis:
The article concerns potential harmful effects of exposure to lead. Although the occurrence of severe lead poisoning has receded in several countries, occupational exposure resulting in moderate and clinically symptomatic toxicity is still common. An earlier and precise characterization of an individual response is obligatory in order to assess the possible risks for human health. Biomarkers may fill important gaps in the path from exposure to a disease. Specifically speaking, emerging (DNA double strand breaks and telomeric DNA erosion) and validated (micronuclei induction and chromosomal aberrations) biomarkers of genotoxicity seem to provide evidence for the assessment of molecular and cellular damage. Moreover, identification of genetic variability with a key role in modulating genotoxic damage may help minimize risks for susceptible subjects. Further investigations are naturally needed to properly define their diagnostic and/or prognostic value as “early warning” signs of a long-term risk for a subsequent clinically overt disease.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2016, 29, 2; 167-178
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Cadmium, mercury and lead in the blood of urban women in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, China, Ecuador and Morocco
Autorzy:
Pawlas, Natalia
Strömberg, Ulf
Carlberg, Bo
Cerna, Milena
Harari, Florencia
Harari, Raúl
Horvat, Milena
Hruba, Frantiska
Koppova, Kvetoslava
Krskova, Andrea
Krsnik, Mladen
Li, Yu-Feng
Löfmark, Lina
Lundh, Thomas
Lundström, Nils-Göran
Lyoussi, Badiaâ
Markiewicz-Górka, Iwona
Mazej, Darja
Osredkar, Josko
Pawlas, Krystyna
Rentschler, Gerda
Spevackova, Vera
Spiric, Zdravko
Tratnik, Janja S.
Vadla, Draženka
Zizi, Soumia
Skerfving, Staffan
Bergdahl, Ingvar A.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2179791.pdf
Data publikacji:
2013-03-01
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
cadmium
mercury
lead
blood
urban women
european cities
non-european cities
Opis:
Objectives: The aim of the study was to make an international comparison of blood levels of cadmium (B-Cd), lead (BPb) and mercury (B-Hg) of women in seven European, and three non-European cities, and to identify determinants. Materials and Methods: About 50 women (age: 46–62) from each city were recruited (totally 480) in 2006–2009. Interview and questionnaire data were obtained. Blood samples were analysed in one laboratory to avoid interlaboratory variation. Results: Between the European cities, the B-Pb and B-Cd results vary little (range of geometric means: 13.5–27.0 μg/l and 0.25–0.65 μg/l, respectively); the variation of B-Hg was larger (0.40–1.38 μg/l). Between the non-European cities the results for B-Pb, B-Cd and B-Hg were 19.2–68.0, 0.39–0.99 and 1.01–2.73 μg/l, respectively. Smoking was a statistically signifi cant determinant for B-Cd, while fi sh and shellfi sh intakes contributed to B-Hg and B-Pb, amalgam fi llings also contributed to B-Hg. Conclusions: The present results confi rm the previous results from children; the exposure to lead and cadmium varies only little between different European cities suggesting that other factors than the living area are more important. The study also confi rms the previous fi ndings of higher cadmium and lead levels in some non-European cities. The geographical variation for mercury is signifi cant.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2013, 26, 1; 58-72
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Evaluation of passive avoidance learning and spatial memory in rats exposed to low levels of lead during specific periods of early brain development
Autorzy:
Rao Barkur, Rajashekar
Bairy, Laxminarayana K.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2177375.pdf
Data publikacji:
2015-05-21
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
rats
developing brain
blood lead
hippocampus
passive avoidance learning
Morris water maze
Opis:
Objectives Widespread use of heavy metal lead (Pb) for various commercial purposes has resulted in the environmental contamination caused by this metal. The studies have shown a definite relationship between low level lead exposure during early brain development and deficit in children’s cognitive functions. This study investigated the passive avoidance learning and spatial learning in male rat pups exposed to lead through their mothers during specific periods of early brain development. Material and Methods Experimental male rats were divided into 5 groups: i) the normal control group (NC) (N = 12) consisted of rat offspring born to mothers who were given normal drinking water throughout gestation and lactation, ii) the pre-gestation lead exposed group (PG) (N = 12) consisted of rat offspring, mothers of these rats had been exposed to 0.2% lead acetate in the drinking water for 1 month before conception, iii) the gestation lead exposed group (G) (N = 12) contained rat offspring born to mothers who had been exposed to 0.2% lead acetate in the drinking water throughout gestation, iv) the lactation lead exposed group (L) (N = 12) had rat offspring, mothers of these rats exposed to 0.2% lead acetate in the drinking water throughout lactation and v) the gestation and lactation lead exposed group (GL) (N = 12) contained rat offspring, mothers of these rats were exposed to 0.2% lead acetate throughout gestation and lactation. Results The study found deficit in passive avoidance learning in the G, L and GL groups of rats. Impairment in spatial learning was found in the PG, G, L and GL groups of rats. Interestingly, the study found that gestation period only and lactation period only lead exposure was sufficient to cause deficit in learning and memory in rats. The extent of memory impairment in the L group of rats was comparable with the GL group of rats. Conclusions So it can be said that postnatal period of brain development is more sensitive to neurotoxicity compared to prenatal exposure.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2015, 28, 3; 533-544
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The effect of lead free cap on the doses of ionizing radiation to the head of interventional cardiologists working in haemodynamic room
Autorzy:
Grabowicz, Włodzimierz
Masiarek, Konrad
Górnik, Tomasz
Grycewicz, Tomasz
Brodecki, Marcin
Dabin, Jérémie
Huet, Christelle
Vanhavere, Filip
Domienik-Andrzejewska, Joanna K.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2152963.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
radiation protection
interventional cardiology
skin dose
lead free cap
brain dose
interventional physicians
Opis:
Objectives The study aim was to analyse the influence of the lead free cap on doses received by interventional cardiologists. The impact of lead free cap on doses to the head were evaluated in number of studies. As different methods used to assess the attenuation properties of protective cap can lead to ambiguous results, a detailed study was performed. Material and Methods The effectiveness of a lead free cap in reducing the doses to the skin was assessed in clinic by performing measurements with thermoluminescent dosimeters attached inside and outside the cap first during individual coronary angiography (CA) or CA/percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (CA/PTCA) procedures and then cumulated during few procedures of the same type. In order to investigate the effect of the cap on reducing the doses to the brain additional measurements were performed with a male Alderson Rando and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) phantoms representing the physician and the patient, respectively for different projections. The brain dose per procedure, annual and cumulated during entire working practice were estimated for both cases working with and without the cap. Results The dose reduction factor (RF) for the skin (the quotient of doses outside and inside the cap) vary from 1.1 up to 4.0 in clinical conditions; on average 2.3-fold reduction is observed in the most exposed left temple. The RFs determined for the part of the head covered by the cap range from 1.4 to 1.8 while for the brain from 1.0 to 1.1 depending on the projection. The estimated annual brain dose for interventional cardiologist performing yearly 550 CA/PTCA procedures without any protective shields is 7.2 mGy and it is reduced with the lead free cap by an average factor of 1.1. Conclusions The study results proved the considerable effectiveness of lead free cap to protect the skin but very limited to protect the brain.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2022, 35, 5; 549-560
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Effects of meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid, potassium iodide and chlorophyll on lead accumulation in male mice
Autorzy:
Xie, Ying
Zhou, Guifeng
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2161936.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017-02-21
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
potassium iodide
lead accumulation
meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid
chlorophyll
food additives
mice
Opis:
Objectives Lead (Pb) pollution is a serious public health problem all over the world, it especially plays severe damage role in children’s health. Apart from reducing lead-induced damages, the decrease of lead accumulation is also critical. This study has been the first attempt to investigate effects of meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), potassium iodide (KI) and chlorophyll (Chl) on lead accumulation in male mice. Material and Methods Eighty healthy Kunming male mice were selected and divided randomly into 8 groups. They were treated with lead acetate (PbAc) intraperitoneally, individually and in combination with the DMSA, KI or Chl once daily for 5 days. Meanwhile, the control group was treated with normal saline during the whole exposure period. On 30th day, mice were sacrificed and lead concentrations were detected in the whole blood, livers, kidneys, and testicles of mice by means of the graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. Results In comparison with the control group, lead concentrations increased in mice treated with the PbAc and DMSA, KI and Chl diminished lead accumulation in the whole blood, livers, and kidneys. Chl had specifically the same effects on lead concentrations in the testicles of male mice. Conclusions Potassium iodide and Chl, as food additives, had the same effects as the DMSA to reduce lead accumulation in male mice effectively. Our results provided experimental evidence in vivo for the preventive measures of lead poisoning. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2017;30(1):87–93
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2017, 30, 1; 87-93
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The influence of β-carotene on homocysteine level and oxidative stress in lead-exposed workers
Wpływ β-karotenu na stężenie homocysteiny i nasilenie stresu oksydacyjnego u pracowników narażonych na związki ołowiu
Autorzy:
Kasperczyk, Sławomir
Dobrakowski, Michał
Kasperczyk, Janusz
Romuk, Ewa
Prokopowicz, Adam
Birkner, Ewa
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2166244.pdf
Data publikacji:
2014-10-02
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
β-karoten
zatrucie ołowiem
stres oksydacyjny
homocysteina
β-carotene
lead poisoning
Oxidative stress
homocysteine
Opis:
Background: Oxidative stress is involved in lead toxicity. This suggests that some antioxidants may play a role in the treatment of lead poisoning. In the light of this, the aim of the study was to determine whether β-carotene administration reduces oxidative stress and homocysteine level in workers chronically exposed to lead. Material and Methods: The exposed population included healthy male workers exposed to lead who were randomly divided into 2 groups (mean blood lead level ca. 44 μg/dl). Workers in the 1st group (N = 49, reference group) had no antioxidants, drugs, vitamins or dietary supplements administered, while workers in the 2nd group (N = 33) had β-carotene administered in a dose of 10 mg per day for 12 weeks. Biochemical analysis included markers of lead-exposure and the level of malondialdehyde (MDA), an oxidative stress biomarker. We also measured the level of homocysteine (Hcy) and thiol groups as well as the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and its isoenzyme EC-SOD in serum. Results: After supplementation, the level of MDA significantly decreased, compared to baseline, by 16%, and to the reference group. When compared to the reference group, Hcy level was also significantly decreased. However, the level of thiol groups was significantly higher after supplementation with β-carotene compared to the reference group. Analogically, the activity of SOD and EC-SOD was significantly higher compared to the baseline and to the reference group. Conclusions: Despite some controversies over antioxidant properties of β-carotene, our results indicate that its antioxidant action could provide some beneficial effects in lead poisoning independent of chelation. Med Pr 2014;65(3):309–316
Wstęp: Ponieważ ołów wywołuje stres oksydacyjny, przypuszcza się, że antyoksydanty mogą mieć zastosowanie w leczeniu zatrucia tym metalem. Celem niniejszej pracy było zbadanie, czy podawanie β-karotenu redukuje stres oksydacyjny oraz obniża stężenie homocysteiny u pracowników narażonych na ołów. Materiał i metody: Grupę badaną stanowili zdrowi pracownicy płci męskiej podzieleni na 2 podgrupy (średnie stężenie ołowiu we krwi: ok. 44 μg/dl). W pierwszej (N = 49, grupa porównawcza) nie stosowano żadnego leczenia, a drugiej podawano β-karoten w dawce 10 mg na dzień przez 12 tygodni. Analiza biochemiczna objęła markery narażenia na ołów i marker stresu oksydacyjnego - dialdehyd malonowy (malondialdehyde - MDA). Ponadto zbadano stężenie homocysteiny (homocysteine - Hcy), grup tiolowych oraz aktywność dysmutazy ponadtlenkowej (superoxide dismutase - SOD) i jej izoenzymu EC-SOD. Wyniki: Po suplementacji w grupie leczonej zaobserwowano obniżenie się stężenia MDA w porównaniu z wartościami wyjściowymi oraz z wynikami w grupie porównawczej. Obniżeniu uległo także stężenie Hcy w porównaniu z wynikami uzyskanymi dla grupy porównawczej. Z kolei stężenie grup tiolowych oraz aktywność SOD uległy zwiększeniu w porównaniu z grupą porównawczą, a w przypadku SOD i EC-SOD także w porównaniu z wartościami wyjściowymi. Wnioski: Wyniki niniejszego badania sugerują, że podawanie β-karotenu w zatruciu ołowiem może przynieść korzyści, takie jak zmniejszenie stresu oksydacyjnego, mierzonego pośrednio jako stężenie MDA, lub obniżenie stężenia aterogennej homocysteiny. Med. Pr. 2014;65(3):309–316
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2014, 65, 3; 309-316
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The effect of occupational exposure to lead on the non-enzymatic antioxidant system
Wpływ przewlekłego zatrucia ołowiem na nieenzymatyczny układ antyoksydacyjny
Autorzy:
Dobrakowski, Michał
Zalejska-Fiolka, Jolanta
Wielkoszyński, Tomasz
Świętochowska, Elżbieta
Kasperczyk, Sławomir
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2166221.pdf
Data publikacji:
2014-11-14
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
zatrucie ołowiem
antyoksydanty
kwas moczowy
bilirubina
albuminy
α-tokoferol
lead poisoning
antioxidants
uric acid
bilirubin
albumin
α-tocopherol
Opis:
Background: The role of non-enzymatic antioxidants, such as uric acid, albumin, bilirubin, and α-tocopherol, in lead poisoning remains unclear. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore the association between occupational exposure to lead and nonenzymatic antioxidant concentrations in serum and plasma. Material and Methods: The study population consisted of 278 healthy male employees of lead-zinc plants, with 129 workers classified as having low lead exposure (blood lead level – PbB = 20–39.9 μg/dl) and 149 workers classified as having high lead exposure (PbB = 40–59.8 μg/dl). The control group was composed of 73 healthy male administrative workers. No one from this group had blood lead level or zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) level greater than normal levels, being 10 μg/dl and 2.5 μg/g of hemoglobin, respectively. In addition to the levels of PbB and ZPP, serum levels of uric acid (UA), albumin, thiol groups of albumin, and bilirubin were determined. The ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) and the plasma level of α-tocopherol were also evaluated. Results: Lead exposure indices were significantly elevated in the examined subgroups as compared with the controls. Serum uric acid levels were significantly elevated in both subgroups, particularly in the group with high exposure. Serum bilirubin concentration was significantly elevated in the group with high exposure compared with the control group, while in the group with low exposure, it showed only a non-significant trend towards an increase. In contrast, ferric-reducing ability of plasma was not significantly greater in the examined subgroups as compared with the control group. Nevertheless, levels of albumin, thiol groups of albumin, and α-tocopherol levels were significantly decreased in the exposed subgroups compared with the control group. Conclusions: Occupational exposure to lead interferes with the blood non-enzymatic antioxidant system. Med Pr 2014;65(4):443–451
Wstęp: Wpływ zatrucia ołowiem na nieenzymatyczny układ antyoksydacyjny nadal jest słabo poznany. Celem badania było określenie wpływu zawodowego narażenia na pyły ołowiu na nieenzymatyczny układ antyoksydacyjny u eksponowanych pracowników. Materiał i metody: Grupę badaną stanowiło 278 zdrowych pracowników (płci męskiej) huty cynku i ołowiu. Wyodrębniono 2 podgrupy – o niskim (stężenie ołowiu we krwi: PbB = 20–39,9 μg/dl) i wysokim narażeniu (PbB = 40–59,8 μg/dl). Do pierwszej podgrupy zakwalifikowano 129 pracowników, natomiast do drugiej z nich – 149. Grupę porównawczą stanowiło 73 zdrowych pracowników administracji, u których stężenie ołowiu oraz cynkoprotoporfiryny we krwi nie przekraczało dopuszczalnych norm (odpowiednio 10 μg/dl i 2,5 μg/g hemoglobiny). Stopień narażenia na ołów określono na podstawie stężenia ołowiu i cynkoprotoporfiryny we krwi. Ponadto oznaczono stężenia kwasu moczowego, albumin, grup tiolowych albumin, bilirubiny i α-tokoferolu. Określono także wartość tzw. zdolności redukującej osocza (ferric reducing ability of plasma – FRAP). Wyniki: Wartości biomarkerów narażenia na ołów były znamiennie wyższe w grupie badanej. Stężenie kwasu moczowego w surowicy było znamiennie wyższe w obu jej podgrupach z tendencją do wyższych wartości w podgrupie o większym narażeniu na ołów. W podgrupie tej stwierdzono także znamiennie wyższe stężenie bilirubiny w surowicy, podczas gdy w drugiej podgrupie wykazano tylko tendencję wzrostową tego parametru. Wartości FRAP nie różniły się zamiennie między grupami. Z kolei wartości pozostałych analizowanych parametrów (albuminy, grupy tiolowie albumin, α-tokoferol) były znamiennie niższe w badanych podgrupach względem grupy porównawczej. Wnioski: Zawodowe narażenie na pyły ołowiu modyfikuje funkcję nieenzymatycznego układu antyoksydacyjnego. Med. Pr. 2014;65(4):443–451
Źródło:
Medycyna Pracy; 2014, 65, 4; 443-451
0465-5893
2353-1339
Pojawia się w:
Medycyna Pracy
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł

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