Background: N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET), an active ingredient prevalent in insect repellents, has its effects on human health under ongoing debate and scrutiny.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association between exposure to DEET and arthritis outcomes within the broader adult demographic, leveraging data obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Methods: 3-diethyl-carbamoyl benzoic acid (DCBA) was used as a specific indicator of DEET exposure.
Front Immunol
October 2024
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September 2024
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a highly complex and challenging disease affecting the respiratory system. Patients with PF usually have an abbreviated survival period and a consequential high mortality rate after the diagnosis is confirmed, posing serious threats to human health. In clinical practice, PF is typically treated by antifibrotic agents, such as Pirfenidone and Nintedanib.
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