Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4061.1510066
Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Breast Milk of Senegalese Women: Public Health Implications
Aminata Sarr, Robert Faomowé Foko, Khadidiatou Thiam, Fatoumata Bah, Absa Lam, Cheikh Diop, Mamadou Fall, Aminata Toure, Franck Saint Marcoux and Mathilde Cabral
Article Type: Research Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 11
The presence of pesticide residues in breast milk raises major public health concerns in Senegal, where biomonitoring studies in children remain limited. This pilot study aimed to document this mother-to-child exposure and to assess the associated health risks. The study analyzed 45 breast milk samples using GC and LC tandem mass spectrometry for pesticide screening....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4061.1510063
Epidemiological Study of Illicit Drugs Consumed in Côte d'Ivoire Trends Over Recent Years
Bahi Gnogbo Alexis, Meite Souleymane, Kouassi Serge K, N'Guessan Jean Luc A, Konan Jules K, Boyvin Lydie, Kipre Guede Bertin3, M'Boh Gervais M, Dosso Mireille and Djaman Joseph A
Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 11
This study aims to establish an inventory of illicit drugs consumed in Côte d'Ivoire and to monitor consumption trends over recent years. Two levels of biological testing were used in this study: Nal von minden Drug-Screen® qualitative tests for screening and Roche Diagnostics THC II semi-quantitative tests for tetrahydrocannabinoid (TCH) quantification....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4061.1510062
Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) Toxicity: Organ-Specific Impacts and Human-Relevant Findings in Animal Models & Humans - Review
Ajaynath Reddy Bijjala, Venkataramanaiah Poli and Srinivasulu Reddy Motireddy
Article Type: Review Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 11
Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) is considered one of the most extensively used plasticizers in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products that include medical devices, food packaging and flooring materials. However, DEHP has been classified as an endocrine disruptor and there is a global concern regarding its effects on human and animal health. The current review seeks to summarize the existing body of literature on the toxicology of DEHP in relation to a wide variety of organ systems, including endocri...
