Nontuberculous mycobacteria as sapronoses: a review
I Pavlik, V Ulmann, D Hubelova, RT Weston - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mycobacteria are a unique group of microorganisms. They are characterised by exceptional
adaptability and durability. They are capable of colonisation and survival even in very …
adaptability and durability. They are capable of colonisation and survival even in very …
[HTML][HTML] Arsenic in Africa: potential sources, spatial variability, and the state of the art for arsenic removal using locally available materials
During the past two decades, several studies on arsenic (As) occurrence in the environment,
particularly in surface and groundwater systems have reported high levels of As in many …
particularly in surface and groundwater systems have reported high levels of As in many …
Analysis of trace elements in processed products of grapes and potential health risk assessment
R Peirovi-Minaee, A Alami, F Esmaeili… - Environmental Science and …, 2024 - Springer
Raisins and grape pekmez are consumed commonly by human all over the globe.
Consumption of contaminated foods may be the likely pathway of heavy metal exposure …
Consumption of contaminated foods may be the likely pathway of heavy metal exposure …
[HTML][HTML] Potentially Harmful Element toxicity in Geophagic clays consumed in parts of southeastern Nigeria
JO Olajide-Kayode, TO Kolawole, OO Oyaniran… - Journal of Trace …, 2023 - Elsevier
An assessment of geophagic clays consumed by adults and children in Calabar and Okon-
Eket areas of southeastern Nigeria was done in order to evaluate possible toxicity of …
Eket areas of southeastern Nigeria was done in order to evaluate possible toxicity of …
Geophagia: Benefits and potential toxicity to human—A review
JN Bonglaisin, NB Kunsoan, P Bonny… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Geophagy is the habit of consuming clay soil such as chalk or kaolin. Though it is globally
practiced, the safety of those involved is yet to be fully established. It is thought to be highly …
practiced, the safety of those involved is yet to be fully established. It is thought to be highly …
Geophagic clays from Cameroon: provenance, metal contamination and health risk assessment
GI Ekosse, GE Nkeng, N Bukalo… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study assessed the mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of geophagic clays
sold in some markets in Cameroon to ascertain their provenance, contamination status and …
sold in some markets in Cameroon to ascertain their provenance, contamination status and …
Health risk evaluation of trace elements in geophagic kaolinitic clays within Eastern Dahomey and Niger Delta Basins, Nigeria
O Oyebanjo, GI Ekosse, J Odiyo - International Journal of Environmental …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The deliberate consumption of earthly materials is a universally recognised habit with health
benefits and risks to those that practice it. Thirteen (13) samples comprising of six (6) …
benefits and risks to those that practice it. Thirteen (13) samples comprising of six (6) …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of heavy radionuclides in blood samples for workers of a cement factory by X-ray fluorescence
ZA Hussein - Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
The main goal of this study is to determine the concentration of heavy elements (Pb, Cd, and
Ni) in blood samples for use in a cement plant in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq …
Ni) in blood samples for use in a cement plant in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq …
Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination Risk in Dry Fish from India: A Comprehensive Study
SD Sonone, SB Jorvekar, DD Naik, N Saharia… - Food Control, 2024 - Elsevier
The widespread presence of heavy metal contaminants in aquatic ecosystems, and
consequently in fish, has emerged as a paramount concern owing to the staple role of fish in …
consequently in fish, has emerged as a paramount concern owing to the staple role of fish in …
Geophagic clay around Uteh-Uzalla near Benin: Mineral and trace elements compositions and possible health implications
IT Asowata - SN Applied Sciences, 2021 - Springer
Geophagic clay consumption, which is an age-long cultural practice by humans and animals
in many parts of the world, and particularly in Nigeria, may have long time health effects on …
in many parts of the world, and particularly in Nigeria, may have long time health effects on …