Sentences with phrase «of toxic substances such»

• Proficient in detecting the presence of toxic substances such as drugs and evaluating the intensity of adverse consequences on patients» health.

The «chemical reduction plan» category awarded companies points for having adopted a plan to reduce chemical use per module, while the «module toxicity» category checked for compliance with EU regulations regarding the use of toxic substances such as lead and cadmium.

Bladder cancer has been linked to exposure to various types of toxic substances such as cigarette smoke and industrial chemicals.

Nonetheless, agriculture's use of ash has been limited over fears of heavy metal accumulation with repeated use, especially with ash that can contain higher amounts of toxic substances such as arsenic, wrote Li and other researchers in a paper to be published in the journal HortTechnology.

The key is the spore: a bacterial spore, or tough shell, forms in response to harsh environmental conditions such as heat, cold, radiation or the presence of toxic substances such as gold.

Not exact matches

However, the team say reuse of crib mattress must be considered carefully because older mattresses might contain toxic substances, such as flame retardants, that have been banned.

Reuse of crib mattress must be considered carefully because older mattresses might contain toxic substances, such as flame retardants, that have been banned.

The lichen Bryoria tortuosa is yellow and produces a toxic substance known as vulpinic acid while B. fremontii — made up of the same fungus and alga — is dark brown and produces no such acid.

Low doses also protect against the harmful effects of higher, toxic doses of lithium and other substances such as the pesticide paraquat,» said co-author Dr Ivana Bjedov from the UCL Cancer Institute.

For example, the metabolically engineered microbes that are sometimes used to produce biofuels and chemicals are currently subject to genetically modified organism (GMO) regulations, while the molecules they produce are subject to chemical regulations such as the Toxic Substances Control Act in the United States and the regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) in Europe.

But to be fair, much of the concern is rooted in some scary generic drug scandals, in which toxic substances made it into a medication that was produced overseas, such as occurred with heparin in 2008.

However, sensitivity to toxic substances is known to vary significantly even among closely related coprophilous organisms, which begs the question as to how representative the reaction of any individual animal species actually is in such laboratory tests.

This indirect toxic effect plays an important role, above all in mixtures of substances such as frequently found in our environment.»

The detection of these recycling plants in the deep ocean allows us to identify those regions with the greatest accumulation of toxic substances and to use these bacteria as biosensors of the ecological status of such an unknown environment so far.»

It is a genuine organ, since the bacterial species that comprise it carry out functions crucial to our health, such as the elimination of substances that are foreign to the body (and potentially toxic), or keeping the pathogens that contaminate us at bay.

Others, biochemists, have been saying that it may be a toxic state that absorption of chemicals such as opioid, peptides, morphine like substances from the gut that you and I produce in our diet from milk and wheat, are actually getting access through that leaky gut into the developing brain.

Using organic ingredients when you can is also important as sometimes the skin of the lemon can contain many toxic substances such as pesticides which can slow down the cleansing process.

As the intestinal lining of the small bowel becomes more damaged over time, substances larger than particle size such as disease causing bacteria and fungus, potentially toxic molecules and undigested food particles pass through these weakened and «leaky» cell membranes.

One such group of toxic substances found in patients with psoriasis in particular are called polyamines.

A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry claimed; when HFCS is heated it forms toxic substances such as hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF).

The function is to get the body into a healthy condition, such that the natural metabolic processes are not hindered by the presence of processed food waste, synthetic chemicals and toxic substances.

As such, it has been used in the treatment of hepatitis, cirrhosis, inflammatory liver disease and liver damage from toxic substances.

As the detoxifying center of the body, the liver has a daily workload of neutralizing toxic substances such as pesticides, caffeine, medications, alcohol, chemicals, food preservatives, auto exhaust and cigarettes.

Some of the substances added to commercial toothpastes are essentially toxic or poisonous, such as fluoride.

Glycine can protect the liver against damage, which is essential for an organ that handles such a high volume of toxic substances.

Accidental Death does not include death which is caused directly or indirectly by one or more of the following causes: sickness, illness or bodily or mental infirmity or disease of any kind; suicide or self - inflicted injury while sane or insane; declared or undeclared war or any act of war, riot or insurrection, or service in the armed forces; any event directly or indirectly related to the ingestion of alcohol by you where the concentration of alcohol in your blood exceeds 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood; voluntary ingestion of poison, toxic substances or non-toxic substances or drugs, sedatives or narcotics (whether illicit or prescribed) in such quantity that they become toxic, or voluntary inhalation of a gas; from or while committing or attempting to commit a criminal offence, or committing or provoking an assault; medical or surgical treatment or complications arising therefrom, except when required as a direct result of an accidental bodily injury; participating in a contest of speed, scuba diving, skydiving, parachuting, hang gliding or bungee jumping, or a flight accident except when travelling as a passenger on a commercially licensed airline.

We will seek to avoid the following: • Bonds that finance projects with substantial sustainability concerns such as first - generation biofuels, waste - to - energy plants using toxic substances, or projects that prolong fossil fuel dependence such as refurbishment of coal power plants.

Many of us love to watch those huge piles of snow melt away during the spring, but keep in mind that the puddles that the melt - off creates contain toxic substances such as road salt and antifreeze.

«Cat urine cloudy can be a sign of kidney disease, bacterial infection such as a problem in the urinary tract or even a toxic substance that your cat ingested.

(2) To limit further liver damage by preventing accumulation of copper and free radicals (3) To support liver cell regeneration (4) To prevent or minimize possible complications, such as abnormal brain function caused by passage of toxic substances from the liver to the blood (called hepatic encephalopathy) and the buildup of fluid in your dog's abdomen (called ascites).

For example, your veterinarian can calculate the «toxic dose» of many substances, such as chocolate or Tylenol.

Conditions that come on quickly such as ingestion of a toxic substance like household cleaners or plants.

Your pet's veterinarian also has a variety of medications such as N - acetylcysteine that prevent toxic substances from forming and causing further liver damage.

Many types of fireworks contain potentially toxic substances such as potassium nitrate, copper, chlorates, arsenic and other heavy metals.

Emergencies can be things such as potential ingestion of a toxic substance, hit by car, and chocolate ingestion.

A significant number of these products contain substances that may be harmful to the environment such as lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, CFCs in paint spray, and many other similarly toxic substances.

Given the sheer amount of hazardous and toxic substances released to air, water, and land over such a large area along the Texas coast, it is reasonable to expect that ExxonMobil, along with other oil and gas companies affected by Harvey, will be named as defendants in a class - action suit for failing to take proper precautions to prevent these releases.

State health officials were alerted to the problem after technicians from the Sacramento County Health Department, doing a spot check in late July, found elevated lead levels... Subsequent tests by the state's Department of Toxic Substances Control found that multiple parts of the boxes, such as the vinyl lining, contained lead.

The process of drilling for oil and gas involves high - pressure injections of millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals — including highly toxic substances, such as benzene and lead — into the well.

Potential defendants, such as manufacturers and suppliers of the products that contained toxic substances, often argue that the victim's injuries can not be clearly attributed to the exposure to their products, or that the substance itself isn't dangerous.

Accidental Death does not include death which is caused directly or indirectly by one or more of the following causes: sickness, illness or bodily or mental infirmity or disease of any kind; suicide or self - inflicted injury while sane or insane; declared or undeclared war or any act of war, riot or insurrection, or service in the armed forces; any event directly or indirectly related to the ingestion of alcohol by you where the concentration of alcohol in your blood exceeds 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood; voluntary ingestion of poison, toxic substances or non-toxic substances or drugs, sedatives or narcotics (whether illicit or prescribed) in such quantity that they become toxic, or voluntary inhalation of a gas; from or while committing or attempting to commit a criminal offence, or committing or provoking an assault; medical or surgical treatment or complications arising therefrom, except when required as a direct result of an accidental bodily injury; participating in a contest of speed, scuba diving, skydiving, parachuting, hang gliding or bungee jumping, or a flight accident except when travelling as a passenger on a commercially licensed airline.

When children experience strong, frequent, or prolonged adversity — such as physical or emotional abuse, chronic hunger and neglect, caregiver substance abuse or mental illness, exposure to violence, or the accumulated burdens of family poverty — the stressful environment can become toxic.

Toxic stress response can occur when a child experiences strong, frequent, and / or prolonged adversity — such as physical or emotional abuse, chronic neglect, caregiver substance abuse or mental illness, exposure to violence, and / or the accumulated burdens of family economic hardship — without adequate adult support.

Such signs are potential red flags of a highly toxic substance lingering in the home — methamphetamine.

The contract stated that the Buyers could terminate the agreement and receive a refund of their deposit if an inspection revealed the presence of specified environmental conditions on the property, such as asbestos or toxic substances, unless the Sellers agreed in writing to repair the condition at their own expense.

If real estate was used for the production of illegal substances, such as growing marijuana or as a methamphetamine laboratory, a material latent defect may exist since, if the property has not been properly restored, it may contain toxic hazards that can not be discovered on a reasonable examination of the property.