Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology
Volume 9, Issue 3 (2019)
Published
Table of contents
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Biochemical Analysis of Cadaveric Synovial Fluid for Determination of Death Interval
Abstract: Estimation of post-mortem interval or time since a death has always remained an important requirement in medico-legal autopsies. Since the 1850s, scientists have been working on different methods to determine post-mortem interval but none of the methods is either or collectively reliable in measuring exact death interval because of environmental factors. Hence in this study, synovial fluid sodium concentration was investigated to predict post-mortem interval. Total 100 samples of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Groundwater Contamination due to Heavy Metals and other Pollutants in Amritsar District of Punjab
Abstract: Punjab is facing a crisis situation due to high levels of uranium (U) and heavy metals in the underground water table of Punjab. Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS), Punjab report on water quality monitoring and mitigation presents a deplorable situation about the current water quality scenario in Punjab. Out of a total of 874 habitations covered under this survey, 378 are found to be quality affected due to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Sudden Natural Deaths in and around Guwahati: An Autopsy Based Study
Abstract: Death occurring within 24 h of the onset of terminal symptoms is defined as sudden death. It is frequently associated with allegations of foul play. A retrospective study of sudden natural deaths in an around Guwahati from 2016 to 2018 was conducted from the medico-legal autopsy cases done at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital Guwahati. A total of 9835 autopsy cases were done during those 3 years. Out of a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Heavy Metals Contamination of Groundwater in Patiala District of Punjab State, India
Abstract: Punjab is facing a crisis situation due to high levels of uranium (U), especially in Malwa belt, along with heavy metals in underground water table of Punjab in selected districts both in Malwa and Majha belts. Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS), Punjab report on Water Quality Monitoring and Mitigation presents a deplorable situation about the current water quality scenario in Punjab. Nearly 50% habitations are found to be …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 34–42 Read article
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Safety of Ayurvedic Metal Origin Bhasma (Dhatu varga) through Acute Toxicity Studies: A Review
Abstract: Bhasma possess broad-spectrum therapeutic utility but are blamed due to frequently raising toxicity concerns. Although their safety has been evident with practice since ancient times, scientifically proven through toxicity studies, clinical safety, still comprehensive conclusive documentation is needed. Online published research articles on in vivo, oral single dose, acute toxicity studies on Bhasma of Dhatu Varga were searched through search engines and observations on behavioural, ponderal, autopsy, maximum tolerated dose …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Exposure of Nanoparticle Leads to Health Hazards
Abstract: Nanotechnology is a technique used for the production of materials of the nanoscale level. This is a new development in technology which usually entails some hazards as well as advantage to society. Thus nanomaterials are well known for their various beneficial uses in the medicines, engineering, computer, etc., in spite of that it is associated with many hazards related to human health. The exposure of nanomaterials through dermal contact, inhalation, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–18 Read article