Toxicology

The video film produced by Michael J. Lutman informs the viewer of the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”. This video inspired by yacht racing Captain Charles Moore, includes the collaboration of Algalita Research Foundation and the 5 Gyres Institute and the goal is to raise awareness about buoyant plastics. The central goal of 5 Gyres institute is “What about the rest of the world’s oceans?” A group of 13 people created the documentary information presented as “Plasticized”. A four thousand mile…

My heros, fictional and real fit this particular quote by Joseph Campbell “ a hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself”. This quote explains my choice of heros Maurice Hirst and Gandalf the Grey/White. Gandalf is a fictional character from the book The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit. Gandalf is a wise elderly wizard, who acts as a mentor to Frodo and Bilbo Baggins. I chose Gandalf because he is a understanding person who is caring , firm, wise and moral.…

One of the monthly webinars hosted would be the Computational Toxicology Communities of Practice webinar (EPA Research). (Computation Toxicology Communities of Practice Webinar) People get together to discuss how to evaluate the safety of chemicals (EPA Research). Toxicology is the science of nature and how poisons and other chemicals can negatively impact it (Research). Their solutions to help the environment make…

uranium as the representative to finish this risk assessment since it is one of the most important chemical for nuclear power plant to create energy. 2) Chemical of Concern (Uranium) From the toxicological profile, which came from the Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences (DTHHS), we receive a clear idea about the uranium. When we talk about the chemical of the concerns, there are five factors associate with the chemicals. • Toxicity The health effects of natural and depleted Uranium…

and forensic pathologists in labs with samples of evidence found at a crime scene. Forensic toxicologists are required to have a bachelor’s degree in life or physical sciences with a heavy background in chemistry and coursework in pharmacology and toxicology. Although only a bachelor’s degree is required many forensic toxicologists have a master’s or doctoral degrees. The average annual salary a forensic toxicologist is usually varies from…

by the South Korean government. Though there is no proof that this is the case four people have been arrested so far, all are South Korean citizens. The malaysian police are still waiting on the results of an autopsy on Kim Jong-nam along with toxicology reports, but the North Korean has said that they will reject the results of the autopsy that hasn't yet been released. When it comes to relating the recent death of Kim Jong-nam to history, this is the not first time a person with…

to the U.S Envirnnmental Protection Agency (EPA) who requested the NRC to re-inspect the animal-based testing methods. The report clearly states that “[a]dvances in toxicogenomics, bioinformatics, systems biology, epigenetics, and computational toxicology could transform a system based on whole-animal testing to one founded primarily on in vitro methods that evaluate changes in biologic processes using cells, cell lines, or cellular components, preferable of human origin.” Furthermore enforcing…

Foods are exposed to a specific dose of radiation which does not make the foods radioactive. There have been no sign of toxicology or safety issues by irradiating food products. Currently the Food and Drug Administration regulates food irradiation. Types of radiation, duration of exposure and dosage are highly regulated. Any foods that have been irradiated must contain the irradiation symbol on the package. When molecules absorb ionizing energy, they become reactive and form ions or free…

DOI: 5/20/2014. Patient is a 24-year old female janitor who sustained injury to her low back and right buttocks when she tried to stop a bin from falling. Per OMNI, she was diagnosed with lumbar sprain. Patient was declared at Maximum Medical Improvement on 5/13/2015 by Dr. Korsh. Per primary treating physician’s Permanent and Stationary report dated 5/13/2015, future medical care includes open additional physician visits, over-the-counter or prescription medications with drug testing, PT,…

Vape Culture: Truths and Misconceptions Times are changing, and people are finding innovative ways to relieve stress that doesn’t involve smoking. Social smoking is still popular among young adults. But, some Millennials are catching up with the times and have chosen something that may soon take the lead in the smoking industry. Vaping is the intake of vapor through a vaporizer. The vapor comes from the e-liquid, which may come in different – and sometimes, exotic – flavors. While there is now…