Publications by authors named "M Foroughi"
Alkaline batteries are widely used in contemporary society. However, their black powder, which contains metals, categorizes them as hazardous waste, posing environmental risks if not disposed of correctly. Similarly, waste cooking oil (WCO), frequently produced in homes and restaurants, is often discarded into the environment as waste.
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- The study investigates the link between multi-directional cervical kyphoscoliosis (CKS) and crack cocaine addiction, as well as evaluating treatment results.
- It presents three cases of patients with a history of crack cocaine abuse who developed CKS due to prolonged poor posture, treated with a complicated surgical method.
- The results show successful surgeries restored spinal alignment with no significant complications, suggesting that long-term cocaine abuse may have a connection to CKS, and that complex surgical interventions can lead to positive outcomes.
Soil lead, zinc, and copper in two urban forests as influenced by highway proximity.
J Environ Qual
January 2025
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- The study examines the accumulation of heavy metals (Pb, Zn, Cu) in soil, plant litter, and earthworms near busy roadways in urban parks of metro-Washington, DC, highlighting potential health risks for the environment and humans.
- Sampling across varying distances (1-30 m) from the road showed that lead concentrations were significantly higher closer to the road, while zinc accumulation in earthworms exceeded soil concentrations, indicating bioaccumulation.
- Despite the phase-out of leaded fuel in the 1980s, legacy lead contamination remains evident in roadside environments and is influenced by factors such as plant uptake, wind, and soil characteristics.
Background: Opium use disorder is a significant health problem in our country, leading to a considerable number of health issues. Opium has several detrimental effects on its consumers. However, the effect of Opium use disorder on intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has not been evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe buffering of phosphorus (P) in the landscape delays management outcomes for water quality. If stored in labile form (readily exchangeable and bioavailable), P may readily pollute waters. We studied labile P and its intensity for >600 soils and sediments across seven study locations in the United States.
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