Renewal of ultrafine aerosols in the marine boundary layer may lead to repopulation of the marine distribution and ultimately determine the concentration of cloud condensation nuclei (CCN). Thus the formation of nanometre-scale particles can lead to enhanced scattering of incoming radiation and a net cooling of the atmosphere. The recent demonstration of the chamber formation of new particles f...

We survey the latest advances in quadrupolar halogen (Cl, Br, and I) solidstate nuclear magnetic resonance (SSNMR). The reporting period is from August 2008 through to July 2014; prior work has been covered in a previous review from our group (Widdifield et al. [2]). The past 6 years have witnessed a continued growth in the areas of application of chlorine, bromine, and iodine SSNMR. Such areas...

Some alkyl and aryl derivatives of 9H-purine-6-thiol were synthesized and evaluated in vitro and in vivo for potential antithyroid effects. Spectrophotometric studies demonstrated 1:1 charge transfer complexation between iodine and these compounds with quite high values of the formation constants. The blood assays of rats treated with these compounds revealed significant antithyroid activity fo...

Iodine compounds that may be released in case of severe nuclear accident will have important radiotoxicity if they are disseminated air. One the most iodine species is CsI deposited on surfaces reactor coolant system. However, depending conditions, can volatilize or react with oxidants to produce I2(g). Theoretical and experimental studies demonstrate oxidation iodide depends temperature presen...

Investigations concerning the level of iodine in the blood have been an aid in the better understanding of the metabolism of iodine in normal individuals and in patients with goiter. Experimental studies have established a relation between the thyroid gland and the metabolism of iodine. Clinical observations have shown that. the abnormal physiological processes manifest in exophthalmic goiter m...

Iodine deficiency is a major public health problem for populations throughout the world, particularly for pregnant women and young children. They are a threat to the social and economic development of countries. Goitre is the most visible manifestation of IDD. Endemic goitre results from increased thyroid stimulation by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) to maximize the utilization of available ...

Gum Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Blue Flag root (Iris versicolor) and seaweeds such as Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) are naturally occurring compounds that may aid in the treatment of hypothyroidism. Because these work via different mechanisms, they may be combined to synergistically support the thyroidparticularly in situations of thyroid hypofunction and Hashimoto’s Disease. Fucus provides ...

Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) classically occurs following the intravascular administration of iodinated contrast medium (CM). However, some cases of iodine-induced nephrotoxicity have been reported in patients who did not receive intravascular CM, as a consequence of iodine absorption through mucosae, burned skin or interstitial tissues. Recently, we observed the first case of ...