• These highlights do not include all the information needed to use ARSENIC TRIOXIDE INJECTION safely and effectively. (nih.gov)
  • See full prescribing information for ARSENIC TRIOXIDE INJECTION. (nih.gov)
  • Patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) treated with arsenic trioxide have experienced symptoms of differentiation syndrome, which may be life-threatening or fatal. (nih.gov)
  • Temporarily withhold arsenic trioxide. (nih.gov)
  • Arsenic trioxide can cause QTc interval prolongation, complete atrioventricular block and torsade de pointes, which can be fatal. (nih.gov)
  • Before administering arsenic trioxide, assess the QTc interval, correct electrolyte abnormalities, and consider discontinuing drugs known to prolong QTc interval. (nih.gov)
  • Do not administer arsenic trioxide to patients with ventricular arrhythmia or prolonged QTc interval. (nih.gov)
  • Withhold arsenic trioxide until resolution and resume at reduced dose for QTc prolongation. (nih.gov)
  • Serious encephalopathy, including Wernicke's, has occurred with arsenic trioxide. (nih.gov)
  • If Wernicke's encephalopathy is suspected, immediately interrupt arsenic trioxide and initiate parenteral thiamine. (nih.gov)
  • Injection: 12 mg/6 mL (2 mg/mL) arsenic trioxide in single-dose vial. (nih.gov)
  • Withhold arsenic trioxide for certain elevations in AST, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin and resume at reduced dose upon resolution. (nih.gov)
  • Arsenic trioxide is a human carcinogen. (nih.gov)
  • Monitor patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) for toxicity when treated with arsenic trioxide. (nih.gov)
  • In such processing, arsenide is converted to arsenic trioxide, which is volatile at high temperatures and is released into the atmosphere. (wikipedia.org)
  • Arsenic trioxide (an odorless, tasteless, white or transparent, nonflammable solid) is one of the most toxic and prevalent forms of arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • Arsenic trioxide is readily absorbed if ingested or inhaled, but only slowly absorbed through the skin. (cdc.gov)
  • This Medical Management Guideline focuses on arsenic trioxide (As 2 O 3 ), one of the most toxic and prevalent forms. (cdc.gov)
  • the guidelines for decontamination and medical treatment are applicable for exposure to arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds, including arsenic trioxide. (cdc.gov)
  • Arsenic trioxide is a white or transparent solid in the form of glassy, shapeless lumps or a crystalline powder that resembles sugar. (cdc.gov)
  • Arsenic trioxide dust is readily absorbed from the lungs, but inhaled quantities are usually insufficient to cause acute systemic toxicity. (cdc.gov)
  • Arsenic trioxide has no odor and thus provides no warning of hazardous airborne concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • Direct contact with arsenic trioxide dust can cause localized skin irritation, but systemic absorption through the skin is negligible. (cdc.gov)
  • Ingestion is the most important route of acute exposure of arsenic trioxide. (cdc.gov)
  • Ingested arsenic trioxide is quickly absorbed and can be extremely hazardous. (cdc.gov)
  • Arsenic trioxide is produced during the smelting of ores that contain arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • The minimum lethal dose is 100-200 mg of arsenic trioxide. (medscape.com)
  • In the 1990s, research showed that an arsenic compound, arsenic trioxide , was effective in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia. (cancer.gov)
  • Arsenic and its compounds, especially the trioxide, are used in the production of pesticides, treated wood products, herbicides, and insecticides. (symbols.com)
  • Arsenic trioxide (As 2 O 3 ) is an environmental toxicant and a potent antineoplastic agent. (springer.com)
  • Most human exposure to inorganic arsenic occurs through water, and the majority of research on arsenic toxicity has focused on this. (speciation.net)
  • Despite, or possibly because of, its long-known toxicity, arsenic-containing potions and drugs have a history in medicine and quackery that continues into the 21st century. (wikipedia.org)
  • Arsenic or lead toxicity. (cdc.gov)
  • The toxicity of a particular arsenic compound depends in part on its solubility. (cdc.gov)
  • Other inorganic arsenic compounds may vary somewhat in relative toxicity, and organic arsenic compounds appear to be essentially nontoxic. (cdc.gov)
  • Contaminated soil may also be a source of significant arsenic exposure in children, although it is not likely that children would ingest sufficient arsenic-contaminated soil to cause significant acute toxicity. (cdc.gov)
  • Chronic toxicity from ingestion or inhalation of arsenic may be occupational or environmental. (medscape.com)
  • At one time, people in southern Austria reportedly found that eating arsenic had a "tonic" effect and were able to ingest without toxicity what would usually be a fatal dose. (medscape.com)
  • The glass made of arsenic is more resistant to the oxidation process than the crystalline form, reducing toxicity. (robocup2009.org)
  • Aposhian HV (1997) Enzymatic methylation of arsenic species and other new approaches to arsenic toxicity. (springer.com)
  • Organic and inorganic forms of arsenic can be found in soil, both naturally occurring and due to the use of cyanide-containing pesticides prior to the 1970's. (pickyourown.org)
  • These applications are controversial as they introduce soluble forms of arsenic into the environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the past people used inorganic forms of arsenic in pesticides and paint pigment. (cdc.gov)
  • These forms of arsenic are considered to be non-toxic or considerably less toxic than inorganic arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • The inorganic forms of arsenic are the harmful forms, while most of the organic forms of arsenic are essentially harmless. (cdc.gov)
  • Fish arsenic is much less harmful than other forms of arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • Workers in industries where arsenic is used may be exposed to harmful forms of arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • Until now," Francesconi says, "arsenolipids have not been investigated" as a potential source of arsenic contamination. (speciation.net)
  • Rice varies by type and origin, which contribute to both its nutritional content and potential level of arsenic contamination. (drfuhrman.com)
  • Although whole grain forms of rice have a superior nutritional profile compared to white rice, they also have a higher risk of arsenic contamination. (drfuhrman.com)
  • Arsenic contamination is a serious, worldwide issue," Chang said. (ttu.edu)
  • What is the prevalence of total arsenic contamination in apples and apple juice by growing region? (fda.gov)
  • Arsenic contamination of groundwater is a problem that affects millions of people across the world. (symbols.com)
  • We concluded that kieselguhr may be a significant source of arsenic contamination in beer," Coelhan said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Researchers at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami warn that arsenic contamination is not getting nearly enough attention as PFAS, despite it posing a similar health risk. (cancer.news)
  • The unavailability of a test that is simple, applicable in the field and low cost continues to be a significant limit to better understanding of the extent and severity of arsenic contamination of drinking-water and the development of the potential of community-based water- quality testing. (who.int)
  • The Dr. Oz Show" did an episode in which they talked about the amount of arsenic in children's apple juice. (pickyourown.org)
  • By measuring arsenic in urine, scientists can estimate the amount of arsenic that has entered people's bodies within the past two or three days. (cdc.gov)
  • That's why the Environmental Protection Agency limits the allowable amount of arsenic in drinking water to only 10 parts per billion-that's about 10 drops of water out of a full swimming pool. (ttu.edu)
  • Everyone has a small amount of arsenic in their body from water, air, food and soil. (cdc.gov)
  • Living near a hazardous waste site that contains a large amount of arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • Inorganic arsenic compounds are in soils, sediments, and groundwater. (cdc.gov)
  • Arsenic is a naturally occurring element present throughout the Earth's crust, with some areas having higher levels of groundwater arsenic than others. (nih.gov)
  • Inorganic arsenic is naturally present at high levels in the groundwater of certain countries, including the United States. (cancer.gov)
  • Arsenic is a problem in Bangladesh, there is no question about that, but the risk that contaminated groundwater poses to the majority of the population has been blown out of proportion by this study," he said. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Particularly in the American Southwest, arsenic-contaminated water is a serious issue that is only being made worse by pesticide use on crops and industrial processes like cement manufacturing, both of which leave behind toxic residues in groundwater used for drinking. (cancer.news)
  • Arsenic in soil and rock can dissolve into groundwater and get into drinking water wells. (cancer.news)
  • Arsenic enters aquifers through the dissolution of minerals and ores, resulting in high concentrations in groundwater in some areas. (who.int)
  • Drinking-water from surface sources does not normally contain high concentrations of arsenic, unless those supplies come from arsenic-contaminated irrigation groundwater. (who.int)
  • Arsenic is a naturally occurring toxic element often concentrated in groundwater at levels unsafe for human consumption . (bvsalud.org)
  • An additional analysis found that juice drinkers had about 20 percent higher levels of arsenic in their urine. (sej.org)
  • These reference values help experts determine if people have been exposed to higher levels of arsenic than are found in the general population. (cdc.gov)
  • In this new study, researchers at Queen's also compared baby food products containing rice before and after the law was passed and discovered that higher levels of arsenic were in fact found in the products since the new regulations were implemented. (scind.org)
  • A commonly found form of arsenic is gray with a metallic appearance. (medscape.com)
  • The FDA study was prompted by scientific reports showing that organic arsenic, which is the form of arsenic in 3-Nitro, could be converted to the more toxic inorganic arsenic from in the environment , the administration said. (livescience.com)
  • The importance of considering the form of arsenic to which people are exposed, arsenic metabolites, and exposure metrics used in studies has been well documented. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Possible occupational exposures to arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • Possible home environmental exposures to arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • High-level exposures to arsenic and heavy metals have been found to be associated with multiple cancer types, including bladder, colon, kidney, liver, lung, skin and prostate, by numerous epidemiological studies (Naujokas et al. (springer.com)
  • Access to a safe water supply for drinking, food preparation, and irrigation of food crops is the most important way to prevent exposures to arsenic. (cancer.gov)
  • Arsenic is well recognized as a human carcinogen and chronic exposure (via inhalation or from high-arsenic drinking water) is a known cause of skin, lung, and bladder cancer and is also associated with other cancers such as kidney, liver, and prostate. (drfuhrman.com)
  • Arsenic is a potent carcinogen and common contaminant in drinking water. (ewg.org)
  • Alpharma, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., will voluntarily suspend U.S. sales of the animal drug 3-Nitro (Roxarsone) after the report showed that the livers of chickens treated with the drug contained low levels of inorganic arsenic , a known carcinogen . (livescience.com)
  • While the levels of arsenic detected were very low and do not pose a health risk, sales are being halted because the tests had raised concerns of a "completely avoidable exposure to a carcinogen," said Michael R. Taylor, FDA deputy commissioner for foods . (livescience.com)
  • Arsenic is a nonthreshold class one carcinogen, which means that there are no 'safe' levels of exposure. (nutraingredients.com)
  • According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, arsenic is a Group 1 carcinogen. (guidancewiz.com)
  • The research findings, published in the PLOS ONE journal today, compared the level of arsenic in urine samples among infants who were breast-fed or formula-fed before and after weaning. (scind.org)
  • Nearly 75 per cent of the rice-based products specifically marketed for infants and young children contained more than the standard level of arsenic stipulated by the EU law. (scind.org)
  • Do they use any water treatment processes to remove arsenic from the water supply and, if so, at what level of arsenic would treatment be considered? (fda.gov)
  • If you had a fish meal or ate fish supplements within a few days of having a urine test, the test may show a high level of arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • Finding measurable amounts of arsenic in urine does not mean those levels cause an adverse health effect. (cdc.gov)
  • Urine samples were taken for arsenic speciation. (springer.com)
  • In the resveratrol + As 2 O 3 -treated group, activities of glutathione peroxidase, catalase, and superoxide dismutase, the ratio of reduced glutathione to oxidized glutathione, the total arsenic concentrations, and the percentage of methylated arsenic in urine were significantly increased. (springer.com)
  • There was arsenic found in my urine sample. (cdc.gov)
  • Your body does not easily absorb fish arsenic and it leaves your body through the urine. (cdc.gov)
  • The most reliable way to test for recent arsenic exposure is through a urine test. (cdc.gov)
  • This should not worry you because the fish arsenic has left your body through the urine. (cdc.gov)
  • Urine tests and other medical screenings may be used by employers to check these workers for arsenic exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • As a result, small amounts may taken up by the plants and become found in certain food and beverage products. (pickyourown.org)
  • For example, the mold Scopulariopsis brevicaulis produces significant amounts of trimethylarsine if inorganic arsenic is present. (wikipedia.org)
  • Arsenic was used to strengthen lead and, in the glassmaking industry, to reduce discoloration caused by trace amounts of iron. (medscape.com)
  • Our study revealed that repeated long-term exposure to arsenic caused kidney cells to produce excessive amounts of proteins that results in kidney fibrosis disease," Singh said. (ttu.edu)
  • So, you can imagine my surprise when recent studies showed unusually high amounts of the poisonous substance arsenic in apple juice kid's size juice boxes. (parkerchiropracticandacupuncture.com)
  • Globally, where is the apple juice with relatively high amounts of arsenic coming from? (fda.gov)
  • Coelhan pointed out that beers produced in at least six other countries had higher arsenic amounts than German beers, according to a report published four years ago. (sciencedaily.com)
  • While the magazine noted there were "dozens of bottled water brands" reporting no detectable levels of arsenic in their products, consuming arsenic over a long period can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, lower IQ scores in children and cause certain cancers. (fooddive.com)
  • The results showed a statistical association in men and women alike, between arsenic soil levels and mortality due to cancers of the stomach, pancreas, lung and brain and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL). (springer.com)
  • Which cancers are associated with exposure to arsenic? (cancer.gov)
  • According to the WHO, chronic exposure to arsenic may increase cancers of the liver, kidney, bladders, and skin, as well as heart disease, and the problem is widespread. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Breathing or eating inorganic arsenic can increase the risk for certain cancers. (cdc.gov)
  • About 1 in 100 people who drink water containing more than 0.05 mg/l of arsenic for a long period may eventually die from arsenic-related cancers. (who.int)
  • This is especially true in areas with water sources that naturally have higher levels of inorganic arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • Long-term exposure to high levels of inorganic arsenic in drinking water is associated with certain medical conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Eating or breathing low levels of inorganic arsenic for a long time can cause darkening of the skin and the appearance of small corns or warts on the palms, soles and body. (cdc.gov)
  • How epidemiologic studies have assessed exposure to inorganic arsenic is an important element of study selection, interpretation, and use in dose-response analyses. (nationalacademies.org)
  • There are numerous potential sources of exposure to inorganic arsenic. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Exposure to inorganic arsenic through the food chain is limited, although absorption by crops irrigated with water highly contaminated with arsenic warrants further research. (who.int)
  • It is also important to note that the human body can absorb arsenic through skin and inhalation in addition to through food and water. (cancer.news)
  • McGowan Water of Missoula said they are currently treating about 100 homes with arsenic in their water throughout Western Montana. (kpax.com)
  • Arsenic can be treated so it is safe to drink, and McGowan Water sales manager Joe Farbaugh says concerned customers should test and treat for arsenic. (kpax.com)
  • After testing 88 locally-purchased apple and grape juices, testers found 10 percent had total arsenic levels that exceeded federal drinking-water standards, and 25 percent had lead levels higher than the Food and Drug Administration's bottled-water limit. (sej.org)
  • Out of 130 bottled water brands tested, Consumer Reports found 11 contained detectable arsenic levels , including six with 3 parts per billion or more. (fooddive.com)
  • The federal standard for arsenic in bottled water is 10 ppb, but Consumer Reports said current research suggests levels above 3 ppb "are potentially dangerous to drink over extended periods of time. (fooddive.com)
  • Arsenic is "a natural component of the earth's crust and is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, water and land," according to the World Health Organization . (fooddive.com)
  • Consumer Reports has previously expressed concern about elevated arsenic and heavy metal in water and fruit juices and advocated for lowering the permissible level from 10 ppb to 3 ppb. (fooddive.com)
  • To check on arsenic levels in bottled water, Consumer Reports said it reviewed company testing results and public records, as well as conducted independent tests on the Peñafiel, Starkey and Jermuk brands. (fooddive.com)
  • Some bottled water companies pointed out their products meet federal arsenic standards and pose no health or safety risks - and that they have taken appropriate steps to keep them that way. (fooddive.com)
  • Consumer Reports said it should be easy for bottled water producers to ramp up testing regimes and implement treatment protocols to remove arsenic from their water sources. (fooddive.com)
  • Still, if the bottled water industry doesn't do whatever is necessary to filter out arsenic and other contaminants from their products, people might take Consumer Reports' advice and do something easy and far cheaper - drink more highly regulated tap water. (fooddive.com)
  • And this is pure water, free of arsenic and any other toxic substance. (scienceblogs.com)
  • As such, it is found in the soil, water and some foods. (drfuhrman.com)
  • The soil in the fields, when covered with water, creates conditions that allow arsenic to be converted to more readily absorbable forms. (drfuhrman.com)
  • A Moroccan cobalt mine denies claims of arsenic-contaminated local water. (nbc4i.com)
  • RABAT, Morocco (AP) - A mining company controlled by Morocco 's royal family on Wednesday denied claims that operations at a site used to mine minerals for car batteries were causing hazardous levels of arsenic to appear in the local water supply. (nbc4i.com)
  • The Managem Group in a statement denied the findings published in German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung that pointed to increased levels of arsenic in the water near its century-old cobalt mine at Bou Azzer in the central Moroccan desert. (nbc4i.com)
  • At the mine itself, they found almost 19,000 micrograms of arsenic per liter in the water. (nbc4i.com)
  • In Zaouit Sidi Blal, a date-farming community 4.3 miles (7 kilometers) from the mine, they found just over 400 micrograms of arsenic per liter of water. (nbc4i.com)
  • There is a standard level for allowable arsenic in drinking water. (cdc.gov)
  • The EWG Health Guideline of 0.004 ppb for arsenic was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. (ewg.org)
  • The water solubility of arsenic salts varies depending on the salt. (cdc.gov)
  • Overexposure may result from relatively high levels of arsenic in drinking water and foods. (cdc.gov)
  • Although arsenic has been banned in the US for decades, it's not always regulated in other countries where it may be in the water supply or used in pesticides contaminating the juice you're giving to your children. (blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com)
  • The EPA has a limit on arsenic in drinking water - the level allowed is 10 parts per billion. (blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com)
  • The Dr. Oz Show tested three dozen samples from five different brands of apple juice across three different American cities, and compared the levels of arsenic to the standard for water. (blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com)
  • Of these, 10 samples came back higher than the arsenic limit allowed in drinking water. (blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com)
  • People are most likely exposed to inorganic arsenic through drinking water. (cdc.gov)
  • Millions of U.S. residents are exposed to arsenic in their household well water due to natural geology. (nih.gov)
  • People can easily uptake arsenic from the environment, for instance, through drinking water. (ttu.edu)
  • The water is very high in arsenic as well. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Out of the 88 samples of apple and grape juice they tested, 10% had levels of arsenic over the 10 parts per billion that the FDA deems to be a safe amount, and 25% of the samples tested showed lead levels above the 5 parts per billion allowed for bottled drinking water. (parkerchiropracticandacupuncture.com)
  • Yellow arsenic Sulphide Insoluble in water, inorganic acids and carbonates, but soluble with sodium sulfide and alkali-metal hydroxides. (robocup2009.org)
  • What steps, if any, do manufacturers take to control arsenic levels in water used to dilute juice concentrate? (fda.gov)
  • Do manufacturers measure arsenic levels in their water supply? (fda.gov)
  • Arsenic is a naturally occurring substance that can be found in air, water, and soil. (cancer.gov)
  • People in the general population may be exposed to arsenic by smoking tobacco, being around tobacco smoke, drinking contaminated water, or eating food from plants that were irrigated with contaminated water. (cancer.gov)
  • Exposure to arsenic in contaminated drinking water is generally thought to be more harmful to human health than exposure to arsenic in contaminated foods. (cancer.gov)
  • Prolonged ingestion of arsenic-containing drinking water is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer and skin cancer , and medical exposure to arsenic has been clearly associated with skin cancer in epidemiological studies. (cancer.gov)
  • The mystery of how arsenic levels in beer sold in Germany could be higher than in the water or other ingredients used to brew the beer has been solved, scientists say. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The mystery of how arsenic levels in beer sold in Germany could be higher than in the water or other ingredients used to brew the beer has been solved, scientists announced in New Orleans April 7 at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Coelhan explained that the World Health Organization uses 10 micrograms per liter of arsenic in drinking water as a limit. (sciencedaily.com)
  • When arsenic level in beer is higher than in the water used during brewing, this excess arsenic must come from other sources," Coelhan noted. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Substitutes for kieselguhr are available, he noted, and simple measures like washing kieselguhr with water can remove the arsenic before use. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Chen CJ, Chen CW, Wu MM, Kuo TL (1992) Cancer potential in liver, lung, bladder and kidney due to ingested inorganic arsenic in drinking water. (springer.com)
  • Chen B, Arnold LL, Cohen SM, Thomas DJ, Le XC (2011) Mouse arsenic (+3 oxidation state) methyltransferase genotype affects metabolism and tissue dosimetry of arsenicals after arsenite administration in drinking water. (springer.com)
  • Between 35 and 77 million Bangladeshis have been exposed to toxic levels of arsenic from drinking contaminated water, a public health calamity causing one in five deaths in the country, according to new research published in The Lancet medical journal. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • of deaths in the past decade were caused by arsenic-tainted well water. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Much of the contaminated water comes from wells dug into layers of soil with naturally occurring arsenic. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • The findings confirm concerns in the international public health community about the impact of arsenic-tainted water. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found that tap water in at least 31 states is contaminated with arsenic at levels above the legal limit. (cancer.news)
  • While much attention as of late is focused on PFAS "forever chemicals" in the water supply, it cannot be overlooked that arsenic, a metal naturally found in the earth's crust, is also problematic. (cancer.news)
  • People who live in areas with naturally high levels of arsenic in the soil and water are at particular risk. (cancer.news)
  • Consumer Reports conducted an investigation in 2019 about arsenic in bottled water, which similarly shows that many popular brands are also contaminated with the toxin at levels above the legal limit. (cancer.news)
  • In 2017, the American Chemical Society (ACS) published a study showing that up to 2.1 million people across the United States are exposed to arsenic simply through their drinking water, let alone added exposure through bottled water, baby food, juices and other products. (cancer.news)
  • More related news coverage about toxic drinking water and what to do about it can be found at TapWater.news . (cancer.news)
  • There is increasing evidence that dietary inorganic arsenic makes an important contribution to total inorganic arsenic exposure, particularly when inorganic arsenic concentrations in water are low. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Given that a great deal of epidemiologic research concerning the health effects of inorganic arsenic exposure from drinking water has been conducted in South Asian and Taiwanese populations, for whom rice is a dietary staple, the committee recommends that the contribution of inorganic arsenic intake from rice be considered in interpreting findings from those regions. (nationalacademies.org)
  • It is found in water, air, food and soil. (cdc.gov)
  • If you get your drinking water from a private well, your local health department may be able to advise you on whether you should test for arsenic when you test the water quality of your well. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, it is sometimes found in drinking water wells. (cdc.gov)
  • The greatest threat to public health from arsenic comes from drinking water, typically through consumption over long periods of water containing low concentrations of inorganic arsenic. (who.int)
  • Absorption of arsenic through the skin is minimal and thus, for example, washing hands or clothes and bathing in water containing arsenic or working in paddy fields with arsenic-contaminated waters do not pose risks to human health. (who.int)
  • Mitigation strategies should therefore focus primarily on reducing consumption of arsenic-rich drinking-water. (who.int)
  • Factors that severely limit the ability to determine the extent of the consequences of drinking arsenic-contaminated water include the delayed onset of illness, a lack until recently of common definitions, limited local awareness and poor reporting. (who.int)
  • Arsenic in private well water part 3 of 3: Socioeconomic vulnerability to exposure in Maine and New Jersey. (bvsalud.org)
  • Instead, disparities in exposure arise from differing rates of protective action, primarily testing well water for arsenic , and secondly treating or avoiding contaminated water . (bvsalud.org)
  • NHANES results found DMA and arsenobetaine to be the major components of urinary total arsenic levels. (cdc.gov)
  • Ernst Schmeisser, Walter Goessler , Norbert Kienzl, Kevin A. Francesconi , Direct measurement of lipid-soluble arsenic species in biological samples with HPLC-ICPMS , Analyst (London), 130/6 (2005) 948-955. (speciation.net)
  • In the Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals (Fourth Report) , CDC scientists measured total arsenic, and seven different forms (or species) of arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • We are interested in data on both total arsenic and on the arsenic species monomethylarsonic acid (MMA), dimethylarsinic acid (DMA), and inorganic arsenic. (fda.gov)
  • Arsenic is notoriously poisonous to multicellular life, although a few species of bacteria are able to use arsenic compounds as respiratory metabolites. (symbols.com)
  • The concentrations of renal malondialdehyde, reactive oxygen species, 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, and renal arsenic accumulation were significantly decreased and reduced renal morphologic injury was observed compared with the As 2 O 3 -treated group. (springer.com)
  • These results demonstrate that resveratrol could significantly scavenge reactive oxygen species, inhibit As 2 O 3 -induced oxidative damage, and significantly attenuate the accumulation of arsenic in renal tissues by facilitating As 2 O 3 metabolism. (springer.com)
  • To evaluate the environmental concentration of lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic in autochthonous species of moss and to analyze some methodological aspects of biomonitoring in Paraguay. (bvsalud.org)
  • People can also be exposed to inorganic arsenic by eating such foods as rice and some fruit juices. (cdc.gov)
  • I am writing to ask for assistance from the Apple Processors Association (APA) and the Juice Products Association (JPA) in obtaining data on arsenic in fruit juices from the juice industry. (fda.gov)
  • As you know, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in the process of reconsidering its regulatory strategy on arsenic in fruit juices. (fda.gov)
  • We believe that data from industry will be very helpful in identifying the most appropriate regulatory strategy for arsenic in fruit juices. (fda.gov)
  • Probabilistic exposure modeling that used NHANES dietary data from 2003-2004 coupled with duplicate diet and biomarker measurements estimated that the major contributors to dietary inorganic arsenic intake are vegetables (24%), fruit juices and fruits (18%), and rice (17%) (Xue et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • 2010). Indeed, the lay press has recently called attention to the issue of inorganic arsenic in fruit juices and rice (Consumer Reports 2012a,b), creating concern in the US public. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Scientists have known for decades that high levels of arsenic can harm the kidneys, which filter toxins out of the blood. (ttu.edu)
  • The monitoring checked levels of heavy metals like arsenic and lead, as well as natural toxins that can contaminate grain used in brewing beer, pesticides and other undesirable substances. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Some organic arsenic compounds may be used as pesticides or as additives in animal feed. (cdc.gov)
  • Organic arsenic compounds exist mainly in fish and shellfish. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to organic arsenic compounds happens when people eat seafood. (cdc.gov)
  • Other sources of inorganic arsenic exposure include contact with contaminated soil or dust, or with wood preserved with arsenic compounds. (cdc.gov)
  • Health officials say high levels of arsenic, lead and chlordane are probably tied to lead paint and pesticides that stayed in the soil decades after their use was banned. (westhawaiitoday.com)
  • Hawaii soil does contain high levels of iron, which bonds with arsenic and reduces the risk to humans. (westhawaiitoday.com)
  • Arsenic occurs naturally in soil and many kinds of rock (especially minerals and ores that contain copper and lead) as inorganic arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • The objective of the present study is to assess the association between levels of chromium and arsenic in soil and the cancer mortality. (springer.com)
  • To estimate the effect of these concentrations on mortality, we fitted Besag, York and Mollié models, which included, as explanatory variables, each town's chromium and arsenic soil levels, estimated by kriging. (springer.com)
  • No conspicuous levels of cadmium and mercury were found. (bvsalud.org)
  • For example, many ores, especially sulfide minerals, are contaminated with arsenic, which is released in roasting (burning in air). (wikipedia.org)
  • Arsenic sulfide Chemical Formula It is also called As2S3. (robocup2009.org)
  • Pure arsenic sulfide The liquid is red at 300 and boils at 707, without decomposition. (robocup2009.org)
  • Arsenic 3 sulfide This semiconductor has a direct bandgap value of 2.7 eV. (robocup2009.org)
  • The sulfide centers are double coordinated with two arsenic-atoms. (robocup2009.org)
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  • Arsenic Sulfide is composed of arsenic (70.03%) and 29.97% sulfur. (robocup2009.org)
  • By adding hydrogen sulfide or eutectic fusion to arsenic, you can make arsenic-sulfur trisulfide. (robocup2009.org)
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  • Arsenic, a hazardous metalloid, is found in more than 245 minerals and more than 25 different As compounds have been identified in biological samples. (speciation.net)
  • Arsenic is a metalloid. (symbols.com)
  • Arsenic is a metalloid, having chemical and physical properties intermediate between a metal and a nonmetal. (nationalacademies.org)
  • A team of researchers from the Institute of Sustainable Food has established that " parboiling with absorption method " can reduce almost half of the naturally occurring arsenic substance in brown rice and around 74% in white rice. (guidancewiz.com)
  • In addition, some areas have increased concentrations of arsenic as a result of industrial pollution, the use of arsenic-based drugs in poultry production, and arsenic-containing pesticides and fertilizers. (drfuhrman.com)
  • Kamaleshwar Singh, an associate professor in The Institute of Environmental and Human Health, and doctoral candidate Yu-Wei Chang have been working on this problem for two years, exposing cells from healthy human kidneys to various concentrations of arsenic and monitoring the effects. (ttu.edu)
  • OSHA PEL (permissible exposure limit) = 10 µg/m 3 as an 8-hour TWA concentration (as As) for inorganic arsenic (OSHA 2006). (cdc.gov)
  • Acute oliguric renal failure occurs because concentration of arsenic in the proximal tubules and binding to proteins of tubular epithelium damages the tubules. (medscape.com)
  • A higher concentration of arsenic was found in formula-fed infants, particularly among those who were fed non-dairy formulas which includes rice-fortified formulas favoured for infants with dietary requirements such as wheat or dairy intolerance. (scind.org)
  • Of all the food components of the US Market Basket Survey, rice-particularly rice grown in the south central United States-has the highest concentration of inorganic arsenic (Schoof et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • been associated with urinary arsenic concentration, including inorganic arsenic and its metabolites monomethyl arsenic (MMA) and dimethyl arsenic (DMA), in pregnant women (Gilbert-Diamond et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Arsenic biochemistry has become topical since many toxic arsenic compounds are found in some aquifers, potentially affecting many millions of people via biochemical processes. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Wolfe-Simon team, theorizing that perhaps some bacteria might be able to use arsenic or tolerate some substitution for phosphorus in organic molecules, collected microbes from arsenic-rich Mono Lake and then gradually weaned them off phosphorus, feeding them arsenic instead. (universetoday.com)
  • Based on this evidence, the authors concluded that arsenic in the bacteria did appear to be replacing phosphates in DNA and other molecules. (universetoday.com)
  • Questions about the findings have tended to focus on whether the bacteria had truly incorporated arsenic into the DNA and whether the microbes had completely stopped consuming phosphorus. (universetoday.com)
  • E. Schmeisser, A. Rumpler, M. Kollroser, G. Rechberger, W. Goessler , Kevin A. Francesconi , Arsenic fatty acids are human urinary metabolites of arsenolipids present in cod liver , Angew. (speciation.net)
  • Are there any treatment technologies available or in use to remove arsenic from juice? (fda.gov)
  • 2007). A recent evaluation of data on 2,323 children 6-17 years old who participated in 2003-2008 NHANES studies found that children who reported consuming rice had urinary arsenic concentrations that were nearly 40% higher than concentrations in those who did not consume rice (Davis et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • It forms readily when elemental metallic arsenic is heated to high temperatures or burned. (cdc.gov)
  • The main use of metallic arsenic is for strengthening alloys of copper and especially lead (for example, in car batteries). (symbols.com)
  • Then we have baby food, which also often contains arsenic at levels far higher than the legal limit. (cancer.news)
  • Lewisite contains arsenic, a poisonous element. (cdc.gov)
  • Because it contains arsenic, lewisite has some effects that are similar to arsenic poisoning, including stomach ailments and low blood pressure. (cdc.gov)
  • Chromium and arsenic topsoil levels (partial extraction) were determined by ICP-MS at 13,317 sampling points. (springer.com)
  • Our results suggest that chronic exposure arising from low levels of arsenic and chromium in topsoil could be a potential risk factor for developing cancer. (springer.com)
  • Arsenic occurs in many minerals, usually in conjunction with sulfur and metals, and also as a pure elemental crystal. (symbols.com)
  • A high dose of the metallic poison arsenic can also bring on severe nausea and painful stomach cramps. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Unusually large doses of inorganic arsenic can cause symptoms ranging from nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea to dehydration and shock. (cdc.gov)
  • Instead, the analysis revealed that the layer of green was saturated in arsenic, a highly toxic substance known to irritate the stomach, intestines and lungs, as well as induce nausea, diarrhea and skin changes. (smithsonianmag.com)
  • Exposure to high levels of arsenic can cause nausea, vomiting, abnormal heart rate, damage to blood vessels, and a sensation of "pins and needles" in the hands and feet. (cdc.gov)
  • However, chronic exposure to toxicants, like arsenic, injures the kidneys repeatedly and leads to the development of chronic kidney disease, an irreversible condition for which there is no current treatment. (ttu.edu)
  • Rice has, typically, ten times more inorganic arsenic than other foods and chronic exposure can cause a range of health problems including developmental problems, heart disease, diabetes and nervous system damage. (scind.org)
  • The chemical can enter food when used by farmers as a pesticide and fertilizer … Chronic exposure to arsenic raises the risk of developing multiple types of cancer. (cancer.news)
  • 1. The poisonous element arsenic (As) is famed for its ability to make a dead person look, well, undead. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Today, Consumer Reports released an alarming study that found high levels of arsenic in samples of apple juice. (sej.org)
  • The problem with the product is that it contains high levels of lead and arsenic that could be toxic to both fetus and mother. (scienceblogs.com)
  • Dangerously high levels of arsenic found in kid's juice! (parkerchiropracticandacupuncture.com)
  • Since many countries are still affected by high levels of arsenic, we believe arsenic exposure is a global public health issue that requires urgent action," FIU scientists say. (cancer.news)
  • The newspaper's investigation, published last weekend, found those levels of arsenic were hazardous. (nbc4i.com)
  • Arsenic is a toxic element that is naturally present in the earth's crust. (drfuhrman.com)
  • Arsenic is a moderately abundant element in Earth's crust, and although many arsenic compounds are often considered highly toxic to most life, a wide variety of organoarsenic compounds are produced biologically and various organic and inorganic arsenic compounds are metabolized by numerous organisms. (wikipedia.org)
  • All plants can absorb some arsenic, but rice can absorb up to ten times as much as other grains. (drfuhrman.com)
  • 4 Arsenic accumulates most in the outer layer of rice, which is the reason that whole grain rice, with its bran intact, can have up to 80 percent more arsenic than white rice. (drfuhrman.com)
  • Rinsing raw rice reduces arsenic content. (drfuhrman.com)
  • Researchers at the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen's have found that little has changed since this law was passed and that 50 per cent of baby rice food products still contain an illegal level of inorganic arsenic. (scind.org)
  • The weaning process further increased infants' exposure to arsenic, with babies five times more exposed to arsenic after the weaning process, highlighting the clear link between rice-based baby products and exposure to arsenic. (scind.org)
  • But regardless of the type of rice, you consume it is arsenic. (guidancewiz.com)
  • The University of Sheffield researchers established in a previous study that almost half of the rice consumed in the UK exceeds recommended arsenic limits in the European Commission for foods consumed by young children and babies. (guidancewiz.com)
  • Rice holds almost 10 times more arsenic compared to other cereals. (guidancewiz.com)
  • Since white rice is milled and polished it contains little arsenic and also has fewer nutrients. (guidancewiz.com)
  • Inorganic arsenic compounds have been used as pesticides, but can no longer be used in agriculture. (cdc.gov)
  • Today laws restrict using arsenic-containing pesticides, wood preservatives, and medicines. (cdc.gov)
  • In the past, people were exposed to arsenic during certain medical treatments and through contact with pesticides. (cancer.gov)
  • Inorganic arsenic compounds were widely used as pesticides until the mid-1900s and were found in some medicines until the 1970s. (cancer.gov)
  • By analyzing the purified fractions with mass spectrometry for arsenic speciation analysis, they identified three different arsenic-containing compounds: two dimethylarsinoyl alkanes and a dimethylarsinoyl alkene. (speciation.net)
  • Arsenic compounds exist in a number of inorganic and organic forms. (cdc.gov)
  • There are permissible levels of organic arsenic set for foodstuffs by the FDA. (cdc.gov)
  • In some of the herbal combinations used, heavy metals (mainly lead, mercury, and arsenic) are included. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Monitoring of mercury, arsenic, and lead in traditional Asian herbal preparations on the Dutch market and estimation of associated risks. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Small quantities of arsenic metal are used in alloys in products such as lead-acid batteries. (cdc.gov)
  • UK consumers have been warned not to drink a range of clay-based beverages marketed for digestive benefits and detoxifying qualities as they contain harmful levels of arsenic and lead. (nutraingredients.com)
  • Prolonged exposure to arsenic is linked to damaged DNA, which in turn can lead to cancer. (cancer.news)
  • Lead concentrations detected in moss explants exposed to the urban environment were higher than mosses from natural forest, while arsenic levels in the latter were higher than those found in bryophytes transferred to the city. (bvsalud.org)
  • The different lead levels measured here, could be surrogates of urban pollution while the notorious arsenic level in natural forest moss points to other sources like wildfires. (bvsalud.org)