Arsenic and mercury intoxication due to Indian ethnic remedies.

Elemental Concentration of commonly used Clay Potteries from some selected locations in Niger State of Nigeria using Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis

“…1). This is probably due to interference on magnesium 1014 keV peak based on the (n, γ) nuclear reactions expressed as 26 Mg (n, γ) 27 Mg. There is an interference due to additional contribution arising from 27 Al in the sample due to the (n, p) nuclear reaction expressed as 27 Al (n, p) 27 Mg.…”

“…This contribution from 27 Al could have been responsible for the discrepancy in the magnesium concentration. This error was corrected by measuring the reaction contribution from the ( , ) due to 27 Al and subtracting the same from ( , ) reaction due to 26 Mg.…”

Analysis of mercury in Malaysian herbal preparations

“…22 Toxic effects of herbal preparations have been attributed to several factors including contamination by mercury. Mercury poisoning through traditional Chinese, [43][44][45][46][47] Indian 48,49 and Malaysian 50 medicines have been reported. In addition, mercury is capable of inducing sperm abnormality in human, 51 whilst higher blood mercury concentration is associated with male infertility.…”

Adverse effects of herbal medicine

“…1 It is unsurprising that simulation would be of benefit as studies of the effects of the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) have shown a significant impact on the number of bronchoscopy procedures undertaken by higher specialist trainees (greater than 30% in one study). 2 In the field of ultrasound bronchoscopy (used here as a surrogate for conventional bronchoscopy), cumulative summation analysis and other studies have shown that the learning curve is very variable, hard to predict and may be longer than thought, even among experienced bronchoscopists. 3,4 Simulation is also being trialled here with some initial promise.…”

“…They may contain toxic substances or other contaminants which may increase the possibility of adverse effects. 2 Hence rigorous scientific methodologies and clinical trials to ensure the quality and consistency of herbal products should be undertaken.…”