Resorcinol as "endocrine disrupting chemical": Are thyroid-related adverse effects adequately documented in reptiles? In vivo experimentation in lizard Podarcis siculus.

The endocrine system and particularly thyroid hormones regulate almost all physiological processes in a timely manner in all vertebrates, from fish to reptiles to mammals, so risk assessment of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) is extremely important given their persistent presence in all environmental matrices. Resorcinol, as well as nonylphenol, octylphenol, and bisphenol A, F, S, are non-Halogenated Phenolic (non-HPCs) Chemicals known as EDCs. Resorcinol is a particular example in that most studies are based exclusively on humans while animal studies are few and often inadequate.

Engineering Features from Raw Sensor Data to Analyse Player Movements during Competition.

Research in field sports often involves analysis of running performance profiles of players during competitive games with individual, per-position, and time-related descriptive statistics. Data are acquired through wearable technologies, which generally capture simple data points, which in the case of many team-based sports are times, latitudes, and longitudes. While the data capture is simple and in relatively high volumes, the raw data are unsuited to any form of analysis or machine learning functions.

Third whole-brain radiation therapy for multiple brain metastases. Should it be considered in selected patients?

Whole brain reirradiation for the treatment of multiple brain metastases has shown promising results. However, concerns remain over the possible neurotoxic effects of the cumulative dose as well as the questionable radiosensitivity of recurrent metastases. A second reirradiation of the whole brain is ordinarily performed in our department for palliative purposes in patients presenting with multiple metastatic brain progression.

Effects of Dibutylphthalate and Steroid Hormone Mixture on Human Prostate Cells.

Phthalates are a family of aromatic chemical compounds mainly used as plasticizers. Among phthalates, di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) is a low-molecular-weight phthalate used as a component of many cosmetic products, such as nail polish, and other perfumed personal care products. DBP has toxic effects on reproductive health, inducing testicular damage and developmental malformations.