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Open AccessSerum concentration of polychlorinated biphenyls and the risk of type 2 diabetes: a 10-year follow-up historical cohort study
This study investigated the association between serum concentrations of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and the risk of type 2 diabetes within the general population. A ten-year follow-up historical cohort st...
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Pesticide residues in drinking water treatment plants and human health risk assessment: a case study from Northern Iran
These days, the presence of pesticide residues in drinking water sources is a serious concern. In drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs), various methods have been proposed to remove pesticide residues. This ...
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Exposure sources of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and health risk assessment: a systematic review in Iran
This systematic review aims to identify the sources of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), portioning, and human health risk assessment in Iran. The literature was searched in the international datab...
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Synthesis and characterization of tetraethylene pentamine functionalized MIL-101(Cr) for removal of metals from water
Metal contamination in water is a worldwide persistent problem. We developed a nano-adsorbent, TEPA-MIL-101(Cr) that exhibits effective removal of heavy metals from real water samples.
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Hemoglobin adducts as an important marker of chronic exposure to low concentration of 1, 3-butadiene
1, 3-Butadiene is a famous industrial compound which occurs in gasoline and diesel exhaust and in cigarette smoke. Based on little evidence of carcinogenicity in laboratory animals and humans, it was classifie...
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Assessment of BTEX exposure and carcinogenic risks for mail carriers in Tehran, Iran
This study investigated personal exposure of mail carriers to atmospheric benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) and estimated their carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks due to their exposure to...
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Open AccessInvestigating the relationship between particulate matter and inflammatory biomarkers of exhaled breath condensate and blood in healthy young adults
Inflammatory biomarkers in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) are measured to estimate the effects of air pollution on humans. The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between particulate m...
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Prenatal blood levels of some toxic metals and the risk of spontaneous abortion
High-level toxic metal exposure has become rare in the recent years. Although, it has not known whether relatively lower exposure may adversely affect human reproductive system. Spontaneous abortion (SA) is a ...
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Impact of smoking on oxidant/antioxidant status and oxidative stress index levels in serum of the university students
Despite frequent warnings of irreversible side effects of smoking in public media, the consumption of cigarette is increasing dramatically in both developed and develo** countries. Cigarette smoke contains d...
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Presence of heavy metals in drinking water resources of Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Water quality is one of the most important indices for public health especially for drinking water consumptions. This study was conducted to survey the presence of heavy metals in drinking water resources of I...
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Application of biological monitoring for exposure assessment of 1.3 Butadiene
1, 3-Butadiene is an important industrial compound. Based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in laboratory animals and humans, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, in 1999, classified 1, 3-B...
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Tehran environmental and neurodevelopmental disorders (TEND) cohort study: Phase I, feasibility assessment
To advance knowledge about childhood neurodevelopmental disorders and study their environmental determinants, we conducted a study in Tehran, Iran to assess the feasibility of prospective birth cohort study.
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Evaluation of chlorpyrifos residue in breast milk and its metabolite in urine of mothers and their infants feeding exclusively by breast milk in north of Iran
The most common method of combating insects in low-income communities and develo** countries, is the use of insecticides. The use of organophosphate insecticides is increasing due to their low prices and ava...
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Photochemical degradation of toluene in gas-phase under UV/visible light graphene oxide-TiO2 nanocomposite: influential operating factors, optimization, and modeling
The current study aimed to investigate the removal efficiency of toluene using synthesized titanium dioxide-graphene oxide composites under visible light and UV irradiation. The characterization of synthesized...
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Association Among Sources Exposure of Cadmium in the Adult Non-smoking General Population of Tehran
Acute and chronic exposure to cadmium can cause numerous health effects including poisoning, as well as, bone, liver, and kidney diseases. Cadmium competes with iron absorption in blood and can induce anemia. ...
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Exposure to BTEX in beauty salons: biomonitoring, urinary excretion, clinical symptoms, and health risk assessments
Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) concentrations were measured in beauty salons (BS) and in the urine of the beauty practitioners and a control group. Indoor and outdoor concentrations of BTEX ...
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Evaluate the types and amount of genotoxic waste in Tehran University of Medical Science’s hospitals
Genotoxic wastes are one type of hospital wastes that are extremely dangerous and may cause cell mutation or cancer and their disposal should be taken seriously. Cytotoxic drugs are main component of these was...
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Open AccessIndoor concentrations of VOCs in beauty salons; association with cosmetic practices and health risk assessment
The use of cosmetic products in beauty salons emits numerous kinds of toxic air pollutants. The objectives of this study were to measure the concentrations of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, formaldehy...
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Correction to: Indoor and outdoor concentrations of BTEX and formaldehyde in Tehran, Iran: effects of building characteristics and health risk assessment
The original publication of this paper contains a mistake. The correct name and affiliation of the 3rd Author is presented in this paper.
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Indoor and outdoor concentrations of BTEX and formaldehyde in Tehran, Iran: effects of building characteristics and health risk assessment
BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene) and formaldehyde are toxic compounds that can induce adverse health effect in humans. This study measured in-home and ambient concentrations of BTEX and formaldehy...
