Publications by authors named "Angelica Dos Santos Vianna"
Article Synopsis
- - Toluene is a common solvent known for its harmful effects, particularly on the nervous and blood systems, prompting a review of its impact on human platelet counts.
- - A search of 64 articles led to the selection of 14 studies involving 15,759 participants, primarily focusing on women exposed to toluene in their environment.
- - Key findings highlighted inconsistencies in results regarding platelet counts, issues with cross-contamination affecting data accuracy, and the need for more focused research on toluene exposure without other interfering substances.
Maternal Mercury Exposure and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- The review aimed to explore the relationship between mercury (Hg) exposure and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) by analyzing existing studies.
- A systematic search of databases led to the selection of six relevant observational studies, which included a total of 4,848 participants; some studies showed a connection between Hg exposure and HDP, while others did not.
- The review concluded that more research is needed on this topic, emphasizing the need for proper adjustment for confounding factors like fish consumption in future studies.
Mercury (Hg) is a toxic substance, and fish consumption is one of the main sources of exposure for the population. This article aims to evaluate the association between exposure to Hg and anemia among children and adolescents from six riverside communities in the Brazilian Amazon. Secondary data analysis from cross-sectional studies, including 1,318 individuals, divided into two groups according to gold mining exposure (group A under the influence, and group B without it).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCopper is an essential trace element for homeostasis and is mostly obtained through the diet. Copper can also enter the body through occupational and accidental exposure, resulting in the elevation of serum copper levels (hypercupremia). Other factors associated with hypercupremia include smoking, use of oral contraceptives, and several clinical conditions.
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- - Mercury is a toxic metal originating from both natural sources and human activities, such as contaminated seafood consumption and occupational exposure, which poses significant public health risks due to its harmful effects on multiple organs, especially the nervous system.
- - The study aimed to evaluate human exposure to mercury and its impacts on blood health by reviewing 80 observational studies involving over 9,284 participants, utilizing multiple research databases and quality assessment tools.
- - Although most participants had normal blood cell counts, some studies indicated mercury exposure is associated with various blood disorders, including anemia and lymphopenia, highlighting potential serious health consequences.