Monitoring potential neurotoxic effects of hazardous waste disposal
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چکیده
This report reviews neurotoxicological principles relevant to situations of hazardous waste disposal. Some of the diagnostic techniques currently used for field assessment of nervous system dysfunction are critically evaluated. These include nerve conduction velocity, evoked potentials, neuropsychological testing and use of the Optacon.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Environmental Health Perspectives
دوره 48 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983