Toxicology category: 209 books

Endocrine Disruption and Human Health starts with an overview of what endocrine disruptors are, the issues surrounding them, and the source of these chemicals in the ecosystem. This is followed by an overview of the mechanisms of action and assay systems. The third section includes chapters written...

Alcohol, Drugs, Genes and the Clinical Laboratory provides an overview and quick reference to genetic relationships and clinical laboratory information related to the serious public health issue of alcohol and drug abuse. Written in a clear and concise manner, this book discusses the necessary information...

Aluminum toxicity is a medical disorder that happens when a person takes orally or breathes high levels of aluminum into the body.Aluminum is the third most prevalent element and the most plentiful metal in the earth's surface.Humans are naturally exposed to relatively large quantities of aluminum...

In recent years, the non-medical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) has caused increasing public concern around the globe. Women constitute a special risk category for NMUPD and understanding gender as it relates to this phenomenon is now a critical requirement for effective policy and practice. Intended...

The first full account of the scientific and political dynamics of global PCB contamination, and its threat to human health and the environment ** ** Whether or not you've heard of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), it's likely that this toxic chemical can be found in your cells. PCBs were invented...

This edited volume collects population and metapopulation models for a wide variety of species, focusing on the use of models in population-level risk assessment for toxins. Each chapter of Demographic Toxicity describes the application of a population model to one species, with the aim of demonstrating...

An in-depth exploration of Benzene Carcinogenicity including source, measurement, analysis, and clinical conclusions.

The Nonhuman Primate in Drug Development and Safety Assessment is a valuable reference dedicated to compiling the latest research on nonhuman primate models in nonclinical safety assessment, regulatory toxicity testing and translational science. By covering important topics such as study planning...

Les chemtrails (chemical trails) sont des traînées étranges laissées par les avions. Des résultats d'analyses nous apprennent que les retombées de chemtrails contiennent de nombreuses matières biologiques, toutes toxiques pour le monde animal, la faune et la flore. Pourquoi les gouvernements affirment-ils...

In the present and subsequent volumes of this book, critical coverage of the literature will be combined with the fruits of original and highly relevant research carried out by Dr. D.M Aviado and his colleagues. The total effort constitutes an authoritative up-to-date appraisal of the knowledge needed...

Il volume illustra i principi generali della tossicologia, focalizzandosi in particolar modo sulle problematiche correlate al rischio derivante dall’esposizione ai farmaci.

Die Angriffe der heutigen Gifte sind unsichtbar. Kein giftgrünes Pulver mehr öffnet uns die Augen für die Gefahren. Sogar höchst alarmierende Studienergebnisse werden von Massenmedien nicht als wichtig erkannt – oder bagatellisiert oder bewusst unterdrückt. Zum Beispiel hätte diese Nachricht...

Le capacità curative del gruppo erano già presenti nella tragedia greca e nelle rappresentazioni teatrali classiche. Da allora l’idea di curare in gruppo si è evoluta, è stata sottoposta ad interpretazioni sociologiche, è stata ripresa dagli psicoanalisti ed è stata attraversata dalle influenze...