This study aimed to investigate the effects of lead (Pb) exposure on parotid and
submandibular glands through morphological aspects as well as the systemic and salivary …

Background Chronic lead toxicity is a worldwide public health problem. Lead possesses
deleterious effects on many organ systems. However, little is known regarding its clinical …

At present, the application of DNA methylation (DNAm) biomarkers in environmental health
risk assessment (EHRA) is more challenging due to the unclearly quantitative relationship …

Lead, a highly toxic pollutant, causes numerous health problems and affects nearly all
biological systems thus arousing interest in using antioxidants to reduce its toxic effects …

Lead, a highly toxic metal, is present in all the biotic and abiotic environmental components.
Its continuous use for several industrial and domestic purposes has caused rise in its levels …

Background Blood lead is an important clinical indicator. A typical tool for promoting
standardisation or harmonisation is external quality assessment (EQA). Therefore, the …

Environmental toxicants and pollutants are causes of adverse health consequences,
including well-established associations between environmental exposures and …

The elemental composition of control and pathological adrenal tissues remains to be
resolved. This study aimed to provide an initial insight into the amounts of micro-(Mn, Co …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in lower-income countries including
Haiti. Environmental lead exposure is associated with high blood pressure and …

Blood lead level (BLL) is the primary biomarker for lead-exposure monitoring in
occupationally exposed workers. We evaluated occupational lead-exposure (OE) impact on …