My Personal Biomedical Research Feed – Ralph Turchiano, CEO Alchepharma
People exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic had lower antibody responses to COVID-19 vaccines, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health…
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, so it’s not surprising that exposure to poor air quality worsens patient outcomes. But how does air pollution affect people who are vaccinated? To answer…
During their production, use, and disposal, pharmaceutical ingredients in prescription and over-the-counter drugs are released into the environment, especially in surface waters. Results from a recent study published in Environmental Toxicology…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_22XoPBpws?list=UUSxq36i1g2yb-GdmNq77U7w] Broccoli sprout drink enhances detoxification of air pollutants in clinical trial in China - The research team found that among participants receiving the broccoli sprout beverage, the rate…
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 14-May-2014 PCB increases harmful effects of smoking It is well known that exposure to asbestos or radon drastically increases the injurious effects of smoking. In the present…
Public release date: 11-Oct-2011 Environmental toxicants such as dioxins, PCBs, and pesticides can pose a risk for cardiovascular disease. For the first time a link has been demonstrated between atherosclerosis…
Press release Published 2013-12-12 Perfluorinated compounds are environmental toxins that are found in fire extinguishing foam and water-repellent textiles and, for example. In a new study, a research team led…
Contact: Robert Letcher robert.letcher@ec.gc.ca 01-161-329-13563 Aarhus University Environmental toxins enter the brain tissue of polar bears PerFluoroAlkyl Substances (PFASs) and precursor compounds have been used in a wide variety of…
2009 study posted for filing Exposure to dioxins during pregnancy harms the cells in rapidly-changing breast tissue, which may explain why some women have trouble breastfeeding or don’t produce enough…
20 October 2012 Magazine issue 2887. A study of psychotropic drug levels in ambient air from eight Italian cities found background levels of cocaine, cannabinoids - the active ingredients in…
ScienceDaily (Sep. 17, 2012) — Research carried out at the University of South Carolina has identified novel mechanisms through which dioxin, a well-known environmental contaminant, can alter physiological functions, according…
Repost File 2008 Contact: Rachael Davies rdavies@bma.org.uk 44-020-738-36529 BMJ-British Medical Journal Atmospheric pollutants and mortalities in English local authority areas Engine exhaust fumes are linked to excess deaths from pneumonia…
Public release date: 10-Jun-2009 - may explain why some women have trouble breastfeeding or don’t produce enough milk - Dioxins get into the food supply when air emissions settle on…
Public release date: 2-Mar-2009 - dilute acetic acid (vinegar) to the affected site stimulates the growth of naturally-occurring bacteria by providing an attractive food source. In turn, these bacteria then…
Public release date: 1-Dec-2008 Compound shown to affect gene activity at extremely low concentrations Tributyltin, a ubiquitous pollutant that has a potent effect on gene activity, could be promoting obesity,…
Public release date: 15-Jul-2008 Women exposed to high levels of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls – a group of banned environmental pollutants) are less likely to give birth to male children.…
Public release date: 6-Feb-2008 Cincinnati, February 6, 2008 – Although scientists have speculated over the negative effects of environmental toxins for years, new data suggest that certain environmental toxins…
Public Release: 6-Jan-2008 Exposure to air pollution significantly reduces foetus size during pregnancy, according to a new study by Brisbane scientists.Queensland University of Technology senior research fellow Dr Adrian Barnett said…
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