Author: Poison Sense
Toxicant-Induced Hepatic Injury
Because most absorbed toxicants are carried in the bloodstream, blood flow patterns often dictate which tissues may be affected. Within the tissues, variations in cell type and function can also …
Read MoreHepatic Encephalopathy
it is also known as acute hyperammonemic encephalopathy or portosystemic encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) specifically refers to an encephalopathy occurring in patients with acute liver failure, a portosystemic shunt, or chronic liver …
Read MoreAlcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
Alcoholic ketoacidosis is defined as syndrome of a “wide-gap metabolic acidosis, malnutrition, and binge drinking in a setting of alcohol abuse”. This syndrome is mostly seen in patients with a …
Read MoreWhy it is important to exercise during low air pollution
How deep particles penetrate the airways depends on a number of factors including the particle size, rate of breathing and velocity of inhaled air. Physical exercise increases the rate of …
Read MoreDiclofop-Methyl
Diclofop-methyl is a selective, post-emergence Aryloxyphenoxypropionate (Group A) herbicide. It acts by inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase), leading to chlorosis and plant death. ACCase is a critical enzyme that catalyzes the …
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