Australia's 2019/20 bushfire season was one of the most severe on record, from both land mass burned and the economic impact. This extreme weather season allowed the researchers to examine the effect of high PM exposure during high bushfire days on birthweight and gestational age. It is well known that bushfire smoke is harmful to human health.
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November 2024
Food adulteration with toxic chemicals is a global public health threat. Lead chromate adulterated spices have been linked with lead poisoning in many countries, from Bangladesh to the United States. This study systematically assessed lead chromate adulteration in turmeric, a spice that is consumed daily across South Asia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLead exposure can have serious consequences for health and development. The neurological and behavioral effects of lead are considered irreversible. Young children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFParaneoplastic gastrointestinal dysmotility is a rare entity which occurs in association with malignancy. We present the second case associated with lymphoma, characterised by generalised gastrointestinal dysmotility with constipation, malnutrition, weight loss, and capsule endoscope retention. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for malignancy in patients with unexplained gastrointestinal dysmotility.
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