Medical staff represent the largest group of workers occupationally exposed to ionizing
radiation (IR). Chronic exposure to low-dose IR may result in DNA damage and genotoxicity …

Interventional radiologists are chronically exposed to low-dose ionizing radiation (IR), which
may represent a health risk. The aim of the present study was to evaluate genomic instability …

Chronic exposure to benzene is a risk factor for hematological malignancies. Gasoline-
station workers are exposed to benzene in gasoline, via both inhalation and dermal contact …

Contamination of fresh water bodies like riverine system is utmost concerned environmental
issue. This study was aimed to assess the concentration of heavy metals in River Kabul and …

The study explored (I) the concentration of heavy metals in water samples (II) their
bioaccumulation in common carp Cyprinus carpio (III) and the subsequent genotoxicity in …

Heavy metals have enormous variety of deleterious effects on many organs in the body. This
study demonstrated the toxic influences of lead on the growth, biochemical, cellular and …

Background It is widely accepted that genomic instability is associated with several
mechanisms involving oxidative stress, which can increase the rate of DNA breaks. Such …

Welding is used throughout the world in refineries, thermal power plants, chemical facilities,
and pressurized containers, and the welders are exposed to toxic heavy metals …

Endosulfan is an organochlorine pesticide, which is commonly used throughout the world. It
accumulates in the environment and may cause significant damage to the ecosystems …

Some operating room personnel, such as orthopedic surgeons, are exposed simultaneously
to inhalational anesthetics (IAs) and radiation that both can cause DNA damage. Some …