2016 Scientific Publications
Approaches to Develop Alternative Testing Strategies to Inform Human Health Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials
Authors: Stone V, Johnston H.J, Balharry D, Gernand J.M And Gulumian M Source: Risk Anal. 2016 Aug;36(8):1538-50 Summary: Abstract:The development of alternative testing strategies (ATS) for hazard assessment of new and emerging materials is high on the [...]
Asbestos remains troublesome in South Africa after the ban
Authors: Phillips J.I, Swanepoel A.J, Rees D. Source: Occupational Health Southern Africa 22(4): 20-23 Summary: Discussions concerning asbestos may be emotive. Asbestos has the potential to adversely affect health, and the topic engenders fierce debate at public [...]
Cytotoxicity, intracellular localization and exocytosis of citrate capped and PEG functionalized gold nanoparticles in human hepatocyte and kidney cells
Authors: Tlotleng N, Vetten M.A, Keter F.K, Skepu A, ,Tshikudo R, Gulumian M. Source: Cell Biol Toxicol. 2016 Aug;32(4):305-21 Summary Abstract:Surface-modified gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are nanomaterials that hold promise in drug delivery applications. In this study, the [...]
Component resolved diagnosis as a tool for differentiating true latex allergy from clinically insignificant IgE sensitisation
Authors: Ratshikhopha M.E, Singh T.S, Lopata A.L, Jeebhay M.F Source: Occupational Health Southern Africa 22(4); 8-14 Summary: Introduction: Accurate diagnosis of occupational latex allergy is important to clinically manage affected workers, implement exposure interventions, and prevent job change [...]
Global, regional, and national life expectancy, all-cause mortality, and cause-specific mortality for 249 causes of death, 1980-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015.
Authors: GBD 2015 Mortality And Causes Of Death Collaborators. Source: The Lancet Volume 388, Issue 10053, 8–14 October 2016, Pages 1459–1544 Summary: Backgrounds: Improving survival and extending the longevity of life for all populations requires timely, robust evidence [...]