Windsor Public Library Goes Scent Free
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Is The Central Valley's Air Pollution Affecting Our Cells And Genes?
Is The Central Valley's Air Pollution Affecting Our Cells And Genes?
http://kvpr.org/post/central-valleys-air-pollution-affecting-our-cells-and-genes
"Here in the Central Valley – in one of the most polluted air basins in the country – we know that poor air is bad for our health. We feel it in our eyes and throat, and when we struggle to breathe. But what if air pollution is affecting us at a deeper, cellular level? That's exactly what Dr. Kari Nadeau discovered a few years ago. She's a Stanford School of Medicine professor with an expertise in asthma and allergies."
http://kvpr.org/post/central-valleys-air-pollution-affecting-our-cells-and-genes
"Here in the Central Valley – in one of the most polluted air basins in the country – we know that poor air is bad for our health. We feel it in our eyes and throat, and when we struggle to breathe. But what if air pollution is affecting us at a deeper, cellular level? That's exactly what Dr. Kari Nadeau discovered a few years ago. She's a Stanford School of Medicine professor with an expertise in asthma and allergies."
Worcester ZBA calls for experts, puts smart grid on hold
Worcester ZBA calls for experts, puts smart grid on hold
http://www.telegram.com/article/20140113/NEWS/301139631/1116
http://www.telegram.com/article/20140113/NEWS/301139631/1116
"Plans to erect a specialized communications tower in the Tatnuck Square area as part of National Grid's "smart grid" pilot program remain on hold."
Study - Major pesticides are more toxic to human cells than their declared active principles
Study - Major pesticides are more toxic to human cells than their declared active principles
http://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/aip/179691.pdf
Study - Major pesticides are more toxic to human cells than their declared active principles
Study - Major pesticides are more toxic to human cells than their declared active principles
http://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/aip/179691.pdf
Multiple chemical sensitivity caused by exposure to ignition coal fumes: a case report.
Multiple chemical sensitivity caused by exposure to ignition coal fumes: a case report.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24472417
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24472417
Yun MJ, Kang DM, Lee KH, Kim YK, Kim JE.
Ann Occup Environ Med. 2013 Nov 1;25(1):32. doi: 10.1186/2052-4374-25-32.
Ann Occup Environ Med. 2013 Nov 1;25(1):32. doi: 10.1186/2052-4374-25-32.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Although multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a well-known disorder caused by environmental exposures, MCS caused by occupational exposure has been reported in Korea. Therefore, we report a MCS case caused by environmental exposure to ignition coal after a differential diagnosis to exclude other diseases.
Although multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a well-known disorder caused by environmental exposures, MCS caused by occupational exposure has been reported in Korea. Therefore, we report a MCS case caused by environmental exposure to ignition coal after a differential diagnosis to exclude other diseases.
CASE REPORT:
Since 2011, a 55-year-old woman had experienced edema, myalgia, and other symptoms when she smelled ignition coal near her workplace. She had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome(FMS) and was treated, with no improvement of symptoms. Since then, she showed the same symptoms after exposure to city gas, the smell of burning, and exhaust gas. To avoid triggering substances, she moved to a new house and used an air purifier. She quit her job in November 2012. After visiting our hospital, she underwent a differential diagnosis for FMS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and somatization disorder. She was diagnosed with MCS by the Korean version of the Quick Environment Exposure Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI). She was educated about the disease and to avoid triggering substances. She received ongoing treatment for her symptoms.
Since 2011, a 55-year-old woman had experienced edema, myalgia, and other symptoms when she smelled ignition coal near her workplace. She had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome(FMS) and was treated, with no improvement of symptoms. Since then, she showed the same symptoms after exposure to city gas, the smell of burning, and exhaust gas. To avoid triggering substances, she moved to a new house and used an air purifier. She quit her job in November 2012. After visiting our hospital, she underwent a differential diagnosis for FMS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and somatization disorder. She was diagnosed with MCS by the Korean version of the Quick Environment Exposure Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI). She was educated about the disease and to avoid triggering substances. She received ongoing treatment for her symptoms.
CONCLUSION:
This case showed that symptoms began after smelling ignition coal. After that, her triggers was increased such as the smell of city gas, burning, and exhaust gas. This case is the first reported in Korea of MCS due to environmental exposure after ruling out other diseases.
This case showed that symptoms began after smelling ignition coal. After that, her triggers was increased such as the smell of city gas, burning, and exhaust gas. This case is the first reported in Korea of MCS due to environmental exposure after ruling out other diseases.
PMID: 24472417 [PubMed]
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/819818?nlid=46463_1882&src=wnl_edit_dail
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/819818?nlid=46463_1882&src=wnl_edit_dail
"A new study finds that serum levels of a pesticide metabolite are associated with increased risk for a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Researchers are reporting that high levels of dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), a metabolite of the notorious pesticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), were associated with a greater than 4-fold increase in AD risk vs lowest levels."
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)