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Parabens preferentially accumulate in metastatic breast tumors compared to benign breast tumors and the association of breast cancer risk factors with paraben accumulation

open access: yesEnvironmental Advances, 2023
Parabens are a category of antimicrobial preservatives that may play a role in the etiology and epidemiology of cancers. Parabens are employed in a wide range of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care products, and processed foods.
Craig A. Downs   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hypersensitivity to Excipients in Drugs: An EAACI Position Paper

open access: yesAllergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Drugs contain active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, compounds which enhance the pharmacokinetics, stability and palatability of the pharmaceutical formulation. While most drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHR) are caused by active ingredients, excipients may also be involved.
Lene H. Garvey   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of a smartphone-based educational toolkit on behavioural outcomes in personal care product use: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

open access: yesExploration of Digital Health Technologies
Aim: In 2023, the average woman used 13 different personal care products (PCPs) daily, exposing them to 114 different chemical toxins, including carcinogens, synthetic preservatives, and fragrances.
Graziella De Michino, Caroline Barakat
doaj   +1 more source

Melt-extruded polyethylene oxide (PEO) rods as drug delivery vehicles: Formulation, performance as controlled release devices and the influence of co-extruded excipients on drug release profiles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The utility of controlled release medication formulations lies in their ability to keep drugs at steady levels in the blood plasma of recipients and within the termini of the maximum and minimum effective therapeutic levels.
Mucalo, Michael R., Rathbone, Michael J.
core   +1 more source

Patch Test Results With the European Baseline Series, 2021/2022—Joint European Results of the ESSCAA and the EBSB Working Groups of the ESCD, and the GEIDACC

open access: yesContact Dermatitis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patch test results obtained with the European Baseline Series (EBS) in its current version serve both contact allergy surveillance and (re‐)assessing the diagnostic value of EBS allergens. Objectives To present results of current EBS patch testing, obtained in 59 departments in 14 European countries during 2021 and 2022.
Wolfgang Uter   +73 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genotoxic and Toxicopathological Responses to Ethylparaben in Plants: Potential Impacts to Crop Yields

open access: yesToxics
Ethylparaben (EtP) is an emerging pollutant that is widely found in the environment, particularly in agricultural landscapes. With the extensive contamination of agricultural soils and irrigation waters, there is a rising concern about their potential ...
Edson Araujo de Almeida   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Pregnancy on the Levels of Parabens and Bisphenol A: Data from NHANES 2005–2010

open access: yesJournal of Chemistry, 2016
Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, regression models were fitted to assess the relationship between the levels of bisphenol A and selected parabens and pregnancy status among females 20–44 years old with adjustments ...
Ram B. Jain
doaj   +1 more source

Skin Sensitisation and Dermatitis Among Epoxy‐Exposed Workers in a Wind Turbine Plant: Influence of Occupational Factors

open access: yesContact Dermatitis, EarlyView.
Epoxy resin sensitisation remains a relevant occupational risk in wind turbine blade manufacturing, confined to high‐exposure tasks and often presenting as hand dermatitis. Accurate diagnosis requires epoxy‐specific patch testing, and prevention must go beyond personal protective equipment.
Vítor Pinheiro   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Role in Drug Abuser: A Review Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2020
Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous chemicals that influence many aspects of natural hormone actions. Bisphenol is used in the industry, for increasing the thickness and durability of materials in certain plastics and resins.
Idha Arfianti Wiraagni   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Allergen Content of Inactive Ingredients in Best‐Selling Sunscreens: A Comparison of Key Product Features

open access: yesContact Dermatitis, EarlyView.
Allergenic risk of sunscreen active ingredients is well known, but that of inactive ingredients remains understudied. We identified and quantified allergens found in inactive ingredients of best‐selling sunscreens and developed a free tool (www.NAC80.com) that helps dermatologists recognise higher‐risk products and counsel patients prone to allergic or
Emily J. Levin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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