The metabolism of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) is complex and has an impact on
toxicity, and thereby on the assessment of PCB risks. A large number of reactive and stable …

The global incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing among individuals of all
ages. Despite advances in proteomics, genomics and metabolomics, there remains a lack of …

Anniston, Alabama has a long history of operation of foundries and other heavy industry. We
assessed the extent of heavy metal contamination in soils by determining the concentrations …

Millions of pounds of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds have been produced in
multiple countries for industrial applications over the last several decades. PCB exposure …

Background Except for known cardiovascular risk factors, long-term exposure to
environmental endocrine disruptors (EEDs)–a class of exogenous chemicals, or a mixture of …

Vascular biology, endothelial and vascular smooth muscle and cardiac dysfunction play a
primary role in the initiation and perpetuation of hypertension, cardiovascular disease and …

The pathology of cardiovascular disease is multi-faceted, with links to many modifiable and
non-modifiable risk factors. Epidemiological evidence now implicates exposure to persistent …

Lind L, Lind PM (Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden). Can persistent organic pollutants
and plastic‐associated chemicals cause cardiovascular disease?(Review). J Intern Med …

Background Residents of Anniston, Alabama, live near a Monsanto plant that manufactured
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from 1929 to 1971 and are relatively heavily exposed …

Abstract Background Residents of Anniston Alabama were highly exposed to
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) due to longstanding manufacturing in the area. The …