naphthalene/headache

Naphthalene, a widely used industrial and household chemical, has rarely been an agent of poisoning worldwide. Severe haemolysis from naphthalene poisoning is rare and can be a challenge to clinicians. We report a 22-year-old female, who accidentally ingested naphthalene mixed coconut oil and got

An odor of unknown origin described as a "tar" or "asphalt" smell has become unbearable for many of Globeville, CO, residents over the past few years. Residents report during odor events burning eyes and throat, headaches, skin irritation, and problems sleeping. This study was undertaken to identify

Several acutely acting antimigraine drugs, including sumatriptan and other second generation 5-HT1D receptor agonists, have the ability to constrict porcine arteriovenous anastomoses. Sumatriptan also constricts the human isolated coronary artery. These two experimental models seem to serve as

Studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and its metabolites in PM10, soils, rat livers and cattle urine in Kumasi, Ghana, revealed high concentrations and cancer potency. In addition, WHO and IARC have reported an increase in cancer incidence and respiratory diseases in Ghana. Human urine