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Author : James Graves Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCAL:B4514979
Author : P. Nicolopoulou-Stamati,L. Hens,C.V. Howard
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-06-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781402048319
This book explores some further concepts that have arisen from more recent perceptions of environmental effects and their possible interactions with living systems. The book is written by international experts and numerous case studies are given. Discussion and presentation of old and novel ideas is targeted at developing a more holistic and united perception of the interaction between congenital diseases and the environment.
Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Committee on Improving Birth Outcomes
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-10-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309166836
Each year more than 4 million children are born with birth defects. This book highlights the unprecedented opportunity to improve the lives of children and families in developing countries by preventing some birth defects and reducing the consequences of others. A number of developing countries with more comprehensive health care systems are making significant progress in the prevention and care of birth defects. In many other developing countries, however, policymakers have limited knowledge of the negative impact of birth defects and are largely unaware of the affordable and effective interventions available to reduce the impact of certain conditions. Reducing Birth Defects: Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World includes descriptions of successful programs and presents a plan of action to address critical gaps in the understanding, prevention, and treatment of birth defects in developing countries. This study also recommends capacity building, priority research, and institutional and global efforts to reduce the incidence and impact of birth defects in developing countries.
Author : T. V. N. Persaud
Publisher : Springfield, Ill. : Thomas
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Abnormalities, Drug Induced
ISBN : UCSC:32106009331726
Author : National Research Council,Commission on Life Sciences,Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology,Committee on Developmental Toxicology
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-12-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780309070867
Scientific Frontiers in Developmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment reviews advances made during the last 10-15 years in fields such as developmental biology, molecular biology, and genetics. It describes a novel approach for how these advances might be used in combination with existing methodologies to further the understanding of mechanisms of developmental toxicity, to improve the assessment of chemicals for their ability to cause developmental toxicity, and to improve risk assessment for developmental defects. For example, based on the recent advances, even the smallest, simplest laboratory animals such as the fruit fly, roundworm, and zebrafish might be able to serve as developmental toxicological models for human biological systems. Use of such organisms might allow for rapid and inexpensive testing of large numbers of chemicals for their potential to cause developmental toxicity; presently, there are little or no developmental toxicity data available for the majority of natural and manufactured chemicals in use. This new approach to developmental toxicology and risk assessment will require simultaneous research on several fronts by experts from multiple scientific disciplines, including developmental toxicologists, developmental biologists, geneticists, epidemiologists, and biostatisticians.
Author : V. Kolb Meyers
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0080874908
This multi-author work deals with the practical aspects of teratogens - chemicals which cause birth defects. It is designed for use as a unique guide to these chemicals in which one can find all relevant information. The issues covered include: how to obtain information about the teratogenic potential of chemicals; teratogenic chemicals in undergraduate chemistry laboratories; safe handling of teratogenic chemicals; teratogenicity of pesticides and other pollutants in the environment; occupational exposure and pregnancy outcome; identification and prevention of reproductive hazards in industry; and the long-term effects of chemicals on the developing brain. A list of approximately 5,000 chemicals known to cause reproductive effects is given. A comprehensive bibliography is included with each chapter providing up-to-date references for more in-depth coverage. The monograph will be of interest to academic and industrial chemists, health professionals, as well as both undergraduate and graduate students in health and related sciences.
Author : T.V.N. Persaud
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789401166218
Surprisingly, the beginning of a modern approach This collection of articles and commentaries is an to the problems of birth defects is relatively recent integration of information from many disciplines, and dates from Gregg's classical report in 1941 that and presents a comprehensive survey of both recent mothers who contracted rubella during the first tri and previously reported work related to the major mester of pregnancy gave birth to infants with severe aspects of birth defects. In particular, an attempt multiple anomalies. For the first time, an environ has been made to provide a critical assessment of mental agent was found to be teratogenic in man current concepts and to identify areas in need of and was documented in a thoroughly convincing further investigation. manner. Since then, many important discoveries The scope of this volume and space limitations and significant developments have been made, par precluded discussion of and reference to all papers ticularly in the areas of environmental teratogenesis, of relevance or importance: a work of the present hereditary mechanisms, and prenatal diagnosis. nature must necessarily be selective. Some good In recent years, there has been an impressive papers have been left out or given relatively little surge of interest in the causes and prevention of consideration. It is my hope that the list of Further birth defects. Undoubtedly this resulted not only References will be consulted and should compensate from the thalidomide tragedy, but also from the for this lack of completeness.
Author : Ernest B. Hook,Dwight T. Janerich,Ian H. Porter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015000786064
Author : Thomas H. Shepard,Ronald J. Lemire
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Teratogenic agents
ISBN : 0801879531
Links information on experimental teratogenic agents with the congenital defects in human beings.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128201572
Gene-Environment Interactions in Development and Disease, Volume 152 of the Current Topics in Developmental Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the Current Topics in Developmental Biology series Updated release includes the latest information on the Gene-Environment Interactions in Development and Disease
Author : Nevin Hotun Sahin,Ilkay Gungor
Publisher : Nova Novinka
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Abnormalities, Human
ISBN : UOM:39076002903511
Congenital anomalies including genetic diseases contribute a significant proportion of infant morbidity and mortality and affect many parents and families. Every year 2-6% of newborns are born worldwide with major congenital anomalies and the majority of identified causes of congenital anomalies are nonhereditary and preventable. Theoretically, some of the risk to the developing fetus can be eliminated by avoiding exposure to the agent or manipulating the fetal environment. This new book presents an overview of essential aspects of primary prevention efforts and effecting factors including age and socio-demographical factors, obstetric history, maternal medical conditions, genetic disorders, psycho-social issues, infections and vaccination, teratogenic agents, environmental risk factors and various others.
Author : Lisa Iannucci
Publisher : Enslow Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766011860
Explains what birth defects are, efforts to treat and prevent them, and the diagnosis of genetic and environmentally caused birth defects.
Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-11-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309166812
Each year in the United States approximately 440,000 babies are born premature. These infants are at greater risk of death, and are more likely to suffer lifelong medical complications than full-term infants. Clinicians and researchers have made vast improvements in treating preterm birth; however, little success has been attained in understanding and preventing preterm birth. Understanding the complexity of interactions underlying preterm birth will be needed if further gains in outcomes are expected. The Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine sponsored a workshop to understand the biological mechanism of normal labor and delivery, and how environmental influences, as broadly defined, can interact with the processes of normal pregnancy to result in preterm birth. This report is a summary of the main themes presented by the speakers and participants.
Author : Carole Kenner,Judy Lott
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 1023 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826109750
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Author : Reiko Kishi,Philippe Grandjean
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811505201
This book provides concise and cutting-edge studies on threats resulting from exposure to environmental chemicals that can affect human health and development, with a particular emphasis on the DOHaD concept. The book is divided into five main parts, the first of which includes an introduction to the impacts of developmental exposure to environmental chemicals and historical perspectives, while the second focuses on how environmental chemicals can affect human organs, including neurodevelopment, immune functions, etc. In turn, the third part addresses the characteristics of specific chemicals and their effects on human health and development, while the fourth part provides a basis for future studies by highlighting the latest innovations in toxicology, remaining challenges, and promising strategies in children’s environmental health research, as well as ideas on how to bridge the gap between research evidence and practical policymaking. The fifth and last part outlines further research directions and related policymaking aspects. Health Impacts of Developmental Exposure to Environmental Chemicals will appeal to young and veteran researchers, students, and physicians (especially gynecologists and pediatricians) who are seeking comprehensive information on how children’s health can be affected by harmful chemicals and other environmental toxicants.