Sentences with phrase «damage to the nervous system of»

Among women of childbearing age in those populations, 27 percent have enough of the toxin in their bodies to inflict damage to the nervous system of a fetus.

Some fish contain high levels of mercury, which can cause damage to the nervous system of your baby.

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We have learned how physical damage to the brain impairs the functioning of various parts of the body to which the nervous system connects it, and severe brain damage of a congenital nature can prevent the development of anything like a genuinely human personality altogether.

There are numerous forms of leprosy, but the common form which most are familiar with is a disease that causes damage to the body's nervous system.

Hexate is a known toxin that can lead to nervous system damage when consumed in large quantities, so no wonder consumption of processed soy has been related to thyroid dysfunction, increased infertility rates, hormonal disruption and even increased rates of breast cancer.

I can see both sides of the argument, and I guess whatever works for you, go for it, but for me, CIO is damaging to a baby's nervous system if the baby is crying for an extended period of time.

Why Organic Produce Is Better for Us Studies have linked the consumption of pesticides to health issues including cancer, birth defects and nervous system damage, says Sonya Lunder, senior analyst at the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a not - for - profit research organization.

The American Academy of Environmental Medicine points out that this effect has been linked to «genetic damage, reproductive defects, cancer, neurological degeneration and nervous system dysfunction, immune system dysfunction, cognitive effects, protein and peptide damage, kidney damage, and developmental effects...

[11] Bilateral absence of the reflex may be linked to damage to the infant's central nervous system, while a unilateral absence could mean an injury due to birth trauma (e.g., a fractured clavicle or injury to the brachial plexus).

But limit the types of fish you eat while pregnant because some contain high levels of mercury, which can cause damage to the developing nervous system of a fetus.

It may stunt the physical and mental growth of your baby and can cause considerable damage to the developing lungs, brain, liver, nervous system, kidneys and red blood cells in your baby.

If you live, you will probably have damage to your nervous system, as 70 percent of lightning - strike survivors do.

Neural prosthetics, one of the newest faces of biomedical engineering, involves a wide variety of prosthetic implants that interface with the nervous system to replace the body's damaged circuitry.

In addition to inflammation, previous microelectrode brain implants made of silicon or microwire have caused neuronal death and glial scarring, which is damage to connective tissue in the nervous system.

Studies with lab animals have linked pyrethroid exposure to damage of the thyroid, liver and nervous system, as well as impairment of behavioral development, changes in the immune system and disruption of reproductive hormones, according to the 2006 EPA review.

Instead of focusing his energy on generating neural regrowth across spinal cord lesions that lead to paralysis, his approach relies on the plasticity of the nervous system, this incredible ability of the nervous system to adapt to damage.

There isn't even agreement that blood levels of cholinesterase should be used as a proxy for damage to the central nervous system, Portier says.

Research is therefore required for the development of new tools to repair damage to the central nervous system.

Scientists have unraveled how mutant molecules damage the nervous system of people with Charcot - Marie - Tooth (CMT) disease, a group of disorders that hinder people's ability to move and feel sensation in their hands and feet, according to a paper published October 21, 2015 in Nature.

Multiple sclerosis causes progressive damage to the nervous system and the breakdown of myelin.

These problems are caused by a type of white blood cells called T cells that, after becoming activated, find their way into the brain and attack the protective covering — myelin — of neurons in the brain and spinal cord, causing inflammation and damage to the central nervous system.

An ancient virus that likely infected one of our primate ancestors 50 million years ago may contribute to the nervous system damage that causes multiple sclerosis (MS).

The specific details of the fabric production are the subject of much debate, but in general, making rayon includes «cooking» plant materials in lye and treating them with carbon disulfide — chronic exposure to which can cause nervous system damage.

Ultimately, the enhanced understanding of central nervous system organization that has derived from the research of these three scientists may lead to new and more effective ways to repair diseased or damaged circuits embedded in the human brain and spinal cord.

Weaver notes, however, that CO poisoning also activates a series of immunological pathways that cause lingering damage to the nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Phantom limb pain is now understood to be a consequence of how the nervous system adapts to damaged nerves and the loss of a limb, and affects around 59 per cent of amputees.

8.30 Hana Paculová CDK12 connects transcriptional regulation to DNA damage repair pathway 8.55 Karol Kaiser Wnt secretion during nervous system development 9.20 Simona Hankeová The role of Notch signaling in vasculogenesis 10.00 Coffee break 10.30 Tomáš Doležal Extracellular adenosine regulates complex host - pathogen interactions through the energy release for the immune response 10.55 Ondřej Bernatík and Igor Červenka Regulation of diverse function of Dvl by phosphorylation 11.20 Jan Ryneš Dissection of Axin interactome: rational approach for control of signaling cascades via intervention with specific protein - protein interactions 12.05 Targeting opportunities: discussion & sum - up 13.00 Lunch and departure

Friedreich's ataxiais an inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system, resulting in symptoms ranging from gait disturbance to speech problems; it can also lead to heart disease and diabetes.The ataxia of Friedreich's ataxia results from the degeneration of nerve tissue in the spinal cord, in particular sensory neurons essential (through connections with the cerebellum) for directing muscle movement of the arms and legs.

A series of six cell culture assays was designed to mimic multiple old - age - associated pathways of central nervous system (CNS) nerve cell damage, and drug candidates were required to show efficacy in all of these assays before being moved forward into animals.

These cells have the ability to cross the blood - brain barrier and travel directly into the nervous system to improve blood flow to the brain and repair some of the nerve damage which has occurred as a result of your degenerative disease or neurological injury.

For example, the zebrafish, a common aquarium specimen, possesses the remarkable ability to rapidly replace damaged and lost body parts including limbs, heart, and nervous system, making it an ideal model for defining the genetic mechanisms of regeneration and healing and for identifying drug candidates for use in regenerative medicine.

There is exciting progress being made as researchers explore the potential of different types of stem cells to slow MS activity and to repair damage to the nervous system.

The central nervous system damage seen with prenatal ZIKV infection is likely due to direct cellular injury, as ZIKV RNA15, 17,32 and live virus15 have been identified in the brain tissue of infants with microcephaly.

We now know that certain mold causes a plethora of health issues, from chronic sinusitis to nervous system damage.

Physical, emotional, and mental stress can reduce the body's supply of antioxidants and leave you susceptible to oxidative damage.4 Proper nutrients can help your nervous system handle stress.

The baby's organs can not cope with doses of caffeine an adult drinks, leading to cellular and organ damage, retarded growth, low - birth weight babies, premature birth and an over-active nervous system in the baby.

This vitamin B supplement packs the perfect balance of each essential B vitamin to prevent nervous system damage that can occur from vitamin B deficiency.

This damages the cells and eventually leads to complications such as diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular disorders, erectile dysfunction and disorders of the nervous system.

As you may recall, TTHMs are types of disinfection byproducts that have been linked to liver, kidney and central nervous system damage as well as cancer.

Over time, these deficiencies can lead to feelings of weakness, general exhaustion, confusion, and even long - term damage to the nervous system.

High levels of ammonia and low levels of L - aspartic acid can also lead to damage to the brain, liver, and nervous system.

You've already learned about the importance of fat, so as you can probably imagine, fat deficiencies can also result in poor blood sugar control, inability to repair central nervous system damage, poor nerve cell function, low hormone production, low antioxidant levels, and many other issues.

Let's not forget that neurodegenerative damage in the nervous system is due to oxidative stress — which usually happens in the presence of an antioxidant deficiency.

Note: Fish is healthy food and you should consider eating it twice a week, but there are types of fish that contain high levels of mercury which can cause damage to the developing nervous system of a fetus.

From apparent outward behavior and autopsies, the cornflake - eating rats showed signs of severe insulin instability caused by dramatic insults to blood sugar and damage to the nervous system.

Untapped Muscle Building Target # 2: Heavy Lifting Cycles The reason it works: muscle damage, activation of the high threshold muscle fibers (growth fibers), potentiation of the nervous system; which means when you get back to your normal bodybuilding routine you will be able to recruit more muscle fibers for the same exercise.

The combination of improper nutrition and toxins leaking into the body can cause damage to the entire body, including the nervous system and the vital organs.

In this way, they are also protective and can prevent structural damages to the neurons of the central nervous system.

«However, even with antibiotic treatment, 10 to 15 percent of individuals infected with meningococcal disease will die, and as many as 20 percent will have long - term disabilities such as loss of limbs, deafness, nervous system problems, or brain damage.»

Even dogs that recover from infection may suffer permanent damage to the central nervous system that results in recurrent seizures or palsy for the rest of the dog's life.