The hydroxyl radical (• OH) is one of the most powerful oxidizing agents, able to react
unselectively and instantaneously with the surrounding chemicals, including organic …

The occurrence of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) is related both to drinking water treatment
(DWT) processes and to raw water's characteristics. Emerging pollutants typically occur in …

Halogenated disinfection byproducts (DBPs) are generated via reactions with natural
organic matter (NOM) in chlorine disinfection of drinking water. How large NOM molecules …

During chlorine disinfection of drinking water, chlorine may react with natural organic matter
(NOM) and bromide ion in raw water to generate halogenated disinfection byproducts …

The presence of chemical compounds formed as disinfection by-products (DBPs) is
widespread in developed countries, and virtually whole populations are exposed to these …

Water pollution is the most serious problem threatening global water resources. The release
of both natural and anthropogenic factors in the aquatic environment is affecting the quality …

Background Various epidemiological studies have suggested associations between
environmental exposures and pregnancy outcomes. Some studies have tempted to combine …

Objective We systematically reviewed epidemiologic studies on ambient air pollution and
congenital anomalies and conducted meta-analyses for a number of air pollutant–anomaly …

The spread of antibiotic resistance represents a global threat to public health, and has been
traditionally attributed to extensive antibiotic uses in clinical and agricultural applications. As …

Background Bladder cancer has been linked with long-term exposure to disinfection by-
products (DBPs) in drinking water. Objectives In this study we investigated the combined …