Human biomonitoring reference values, exposure distribution, and characteristics of metals in the general population of Taiwan: Taiwan environmental survey for …

KW Liao, PC Chen, WC Chou, I Shiue, HI Huang… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Human biomonitoring (HBM) provides information to identify chemicals that need to be
assessed regarding potential health risks to human populations. We established a …

[HTML][HTML] C/EBPβ–TFAM-Mediated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation Contributes to Arsenic-Induced Rat Kidney Injury

Z Wu, W Wang, K Zhu, D Luo, A Zhang - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Compelling evidence has demonstrated that arsenic (As) exposure is associated with kidney
injuries. Given that inflammatory responses and immune imbalances are the root causes of …

Monitoring and evaluating the dietary risk of trace elements content in bottled and hand-shaken tea in Taiwan

WS Chin, LC Chien, HC Kao, YN Chuang… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Tea is the most frequently consumed beverage worldwide and is obtained from the leaves
Camellia sinensis. The traditional way of tea consumption through brewing is gradually …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing Cross-Sectional Association of Uremic Pruritus with Serum Heavy Metal Levels: A Single-Center Study

CH Weng, CC Hu, TH Yen, CW Hsu, WH Huang - Diagnostics, 2023 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Uremic pruritus (UP) is a common and taxing symptom in patients on
maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). We have previously shown that blood lead levels (BLLs) …

[PDF][PDF] Effect of sex on the levels of total arsenic (As) and As (III) in dog urine: a preliminary study

D Cygan-Szczegielniak, A Szczech - Polish Journal of Veterinary …, 2024 - journals.pan.pl
The aim of the study was to analyze differences in the concentration of total arsenic (As) and
As (III) in urine depending on the sex of mixed-breed dogs. Therefore, a research hypothesis …

Environmental Cadmium Exposure Induces an Increase in Systolic Blood Pressure Partly by Its Effect on GFR

S Satarug, DA Vesey, S Yimthiang, T Khamphaya… - 2024 - preprints.org
Chronic exposure to the nephrotoxic metal pollutant, cadmium (Cd), has been associated
with hypertension, but the mechanism by which it raises blood pressure is not understood …

Hubungan Kadar Arsenik terhadap Mikroalbumin dalam Urine Sewaktu Perokok Aktif

R Reraska, W Wimpy - Jurnal Ilmiah Permas: Jurnal …, 2023 - journal2.stikeskendal.ac.id
Meningkatnya mengkonsumsi rokok berdampak pada makin tingginya beban penyakit dan
bertambahnya angka kematian akibat rokok bagi perokok aktif di seluruh dunia. Tembakau …

[HTML][HTML] Sex-specific interactive effect of melamine and DEHP on a marker of early kidney damage in Taiwanese adults: A national population-based study from the …

SS Li, JJ Chen, MW Su, CW Lin, CC Chen… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Taiwan had the high incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide. Our objective
was to examine associations between daily exposure of phthalates and melamine, two …

Chronic Environmental Exposure to Cadmium Increases Blood Pressure

S Satarug, P Pouyfung, DA Vesey, T Khamphaya… - 2023 - preprints.org
Chronic exposure to the nephrotoxic metal pollutant, cadmium (Cd), has been associated
with the pathogenesis of hypertension, but so far, the mechanism has not been well defined …