Articles: disease.
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One of the important issues in urban areas is air pollution which causes respiratory disorders. A significant association between exposure to inhaled particulate matter (PM), mainly ultrafine particles, and increased neurological and pulmonary morbidity and mortality was observed in some research. This study aimed to demonstrate the relation between multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) inhalation and the carcinogenic effect of these materials in the brain and lungs. ⋯ The results showed that exposure to impure and pure MWCNTs (10 and 100 nm) at a concentration of 5 mg/m3 causes up-regulation or down-regulation of some of these genes. The results suggest that impure and pure MWCNTs (10 and 100 nm) can increase the risk of central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and increase the risk of carcinogenesis in the lung tissues of rats exposed to MWCNTs (Tab. 2, Fig. 2, Ref. 64). Text in PDF www.elis.sk Keywords: multi-wall carbon nanotube, inhalation, gene expression, carcinogenicity, brain, lung.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2023
Case ReportsA Rare Complication of Brucellosis: A Case of Acute Cholecystitis.
Brucellosis is a common zoonotic disease in the world and in Turkiye. The disease is transmitted to humans through ingestion of unpasteurized animal milk products or direct contact with infected tissues or fluids. ⋯ Herein, we report a case of acute cholecystitis, a rare complication of brucellosis, presenting with fever, abdominal pain, and elevated liver enzymes. Key Words: Acute cholecystitis, Brucellosis, Zoonoses.