A Long term follow-up study; Metabolic and other effects of dioxins, PCBs and PBDEs in adolescent

Method development for the analysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzo-furans in single extract of sediment samples.

A comprehensive method was developed for quantitative analysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzo-furans (PCDD/Fs) in one single extract of environmental samples. The sample preparation procedure included two fractionation steps using silver nitrate silica chromatography to separate PBDEs from PCBs and PC...

Project Title: Occurrence, levels and sources of PAHs, PCBs, PBDEs and Dioxins in Malaysian mangrove sediments and their possible ecotoxicological implications Report Title: An assessment on the pollution levels of PCBs and PBDEs in mangrove sediments in Peninsular Malaysia

Changes in Impaired Fasting Glucose among Tehranian adolescents through a decade of follow up: Tehran Lipid and Glucoes Study

Introduction: The prevalence of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) is increasing worldwide, affecting people in all age groups, including adolescents. The objective of this study was to explore changes in IFG prevalence during a decade long follow-up in adolescent participants of a population-based cohort study from Iran. Materials and Methods: We included 2998 participants, aged 11-19 in study per...

Alterations in the programming of energy metabolism in adolescents with background exposure to dioxins, dl-PCBs and PBDEs

OBJECTIVES Dioxins and PCBs are highly toxic and persistent environmental pollutants that are measurable in humans worldwide. These persistent organic pollutants are associated with a higher incidence of diabetes mellitus. We hypothesise that perinatal (background) exposure to industrial pollutants like dioxins also influences body mass development and energy metabolism in later life. STUDY D...

Fluorinated, brominated and chlorinated contaminants in fish for human consumption Methods and measurements

Fish is an important part of our food. In addition to its general nutritional value fish contains essential nutrients like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are believed to be beneficial for our health. Fish is also an important dietary source of selenium. Unfortunately, several contaminants are present in fish, such as heavy metals and organohalogen contaminants. Well-known examples of th...