Tobacco smoke is the single most important modifiable risk factor for coronary diseases and
the leading preventable causes of death in the US. While the effect of cigarette smoking on …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an endogenous signalling pathway involved in the
control of several gastrointestinal (GI) functions at both peripheral and central levels. In …

Fireworks are one of the most unusual sources of pollution in atmosphere; although
transient, these pollution episodes are responsible for high concentrations of particles …

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune disease, characterized by a dense
eosinophilic infiltrate in the esophagus, leading to bolus impaction and reflux-like symptoms …

Objective Enteric glial cells (EGC) have been suggested to participate in host–bacteria cross-
talk, playing a protective role within the gut. The way EGC interact with microorganisms is …

The morphologies and elemental compositions of cobalt blue glazes are studied in 56 dated
and undated terracotta sculptures from the Florentine della Robbia school. The data allow …

A method for blood lead ([Pb]) analysis is developed based on square wave anodic stripping
voltammetry (SWASV) in an Hg2+-containing solution using a 10-gm-diameter carbon disk …

Zinc oxide inhalation causes metal fume fever, a flu-like syndrome common among welders.
Proinflammatory pulmonary cytokines play a role in mediating this occupational illness. The …

Yellow nail syndrome is characterized by primary lymphoedema, recurrent pleural effusion
and yellow discoloration of the nails. Although mechanical lymphatic obstruction is assumed …

Although chlorine gas is a common irritant exposure, little is known about airway responses
to chlorine inhalation among persons with baseline airway hyperreactivity. We wished to …