Persistent and toxic chemical pollutants in fish consumed by Asians in Chicago, United States.

Consumption of seafood brings health benefits but may increase the ingestion of contaminants. Compared with other ethnic groups in the U.S.

Fish Consumption and Hair Mercury Among Asians in Chicago.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to characterize the risk for elevated mercury (Hg) from fish consumption among Asians in Chicago. Consumption of fish contaminated with methyl Hg (MeHg) can affect the neurodevelopment in children and cardiovascular disease risk in adults.

Methods: We collected fish consumption information and hair samples for Hg at two health fairs.

Evaluation of respiratory function in freely moving Beagle dogs using implanted impedance technology.

Introduction: The Safety Pharmacology ICH S7A guidelines mandate the preclinical evaluation of drug effects on respiratory function. Chronic measurements of potential drug effects are commonly performed in rodents due to lack of a viable alternative in large animals. Presently, although the value and validity of these standard methods cannot be refuted, each method presents inherent limitations; such as the introduction of restraint stress (e.

Quantification of motion artifact in ECG electrode design.

We have developed a more accurate and reproducible method of quantifying motion artifact in ECG (electrocardiogram) electrodes to assist in electrode assessment and design. It uses an algorithm developed by Sensor Technology & Devices Ltd. to reliably overcome the variation in results due to differing skin types and other causes of spurious readings such as reproducibility of movements used.