Intensity and extent of harmful microalgae increase. fis.com.Tuesday, May 03, 2016. The microalgae Alexandrium catenella, which caused the red tide phenomenon that affects the region of Los Lagos, may still be in their growth phase, so it is expected to increase both in intensity and geographical distribution.This was reported by the Emergency Scientific Advisory Committee […]
Toxicological trivia from February 12, 2016: About 65 species of annuals and perennials including climbers from Patagonia to Colombia, predominantly in the Andean zone. The dwarf or large-flowered alpines can be both spectacular and unusual. They are tufted to rosette forming with prostrate or erect stems. Practically all are armed with irritating or stinging hairs, […]
Toxicological Trivia from July 02, 2014: The logo of our Bulletin No. 98 of July 2011 represented a volcano with its ashes to the wind. Is this related to: a) The Icelandic volcano Grímsvötn; b) The Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull; c) The Chilean volcano Puyehue. Logo boletín 98 (Sertox) Correct answer is c. Read more in Spanish newsletter.
Toxicologica trivia from March 05: Luma apiculata (Chilean myrtle) is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family, native to the central Andes between Chile and Argentina, at 33 to 45° south latitude. Growing to 10–15 m (33–49 ft) tall and wide, it is a vigorous, bushy, evergreen tree with fragrant flowers. Its fruit is […]
Toxicological trivia from August 07, 2013: In our Spanish monograph about rue (Ruta graveolans),we mentioned that in Chile is planted at the entrance of the house, behind the door, to ward off unwelcome visitors (females) that bring bad fortune (as a popular use). For the same purpose, but in men they using the ground of […]
Andean condor dies of lead poisoning. elvacanudo.cl. August 6, 2012. The National Agriculture Service of Chile (SAG), with the University of Puerto Montt (UPM), carried out efforts to save a female condor, found sick in Palena province. "Unfortunately, this beautiful specimen died due to 6 lead gunshot pellets that were found in her stomach," said […]
Andean condor dies of lead poisoning. elvacanudo.cl. August 6, 2012. The National Agriculture Service of Chile (SAG), with the University of Puerto Montt (UPM), carried out efforts to save a female condor, found sick in Palena province. "Unfortunately, this beautiful specimen died due to 6 lead gunshot pellets that were found in her stomach," said […]
Study Into High Mercury Levels In Fish. thefishsite.com. December 22, 2011. The Fisheries Commission has requested the allocation of resources in order to complete a study on heavy metals in fish. This was announced by the chairman of the Committee on Fisheries, Senator Antonio Horvath, following a report by the Institute of Public Health, which […]
Study Into High Mercury Levels In Fish. thefishsite.com. December 22, 2011. The Fisheries Commission has requested the allocation of resources in order to complete a study on heavy metals in fish. This was announced by the chairman of the Committee on Fisheries, Senator Antonio Horvath, following a report by the Institute of Public Health, which […]
Accident by poisonous snakes bite. Ferrari Usandizaga MF, Gallo V, Ghidini RV, Verón JO. Revista de Posgrado de la VI Cátedra de Medicina. N° 14 208 – August 2011. AbstractIntroduction: Ophidism or ophidian accident is the envenomation produced by snake bite.Objectives: Describe the characteristics of snakebite by venomous snakes in our region, with essential reference […]
Accident by poisonous snakes bite. Ferrari Usandizaga MF, Gallo V, Ghidini RV, Verón JO. Revista de Posgrado de la VI Cátedra de Medicina. N° 14 208 – August 2011. AbstractIntroduction: Ophidism or ophidian accident is the envenomation produced by snake bite.Objectives: Describe the characteristics of snakebite by venomous snakes in our region, with essential reference […]
Arsenic-laced water ups TB risk: report. Reuters Health. January 07, 2011. New evidence from a region in Chile with a history of arsenic contamination in drinking water suggests the chemical may have a surprising effect: tuberculosis (TB). Ten years after arsenic leached into the water, rates of the lung infection shot up, peaking at twice […]
Научная библиотека им. М.Горького. Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет. (Gorky Library of Science. St. Petersburg State University).05/12/08. See in http://cufts.lib.pu.ru/CJDB/SPBGU/browse/show. See more Library’s index.
Irish dioxin scare spreads to beef. cnn.com. December 9, 2008. Ireland puts 45 cattle farms under restrictions over fears dioxins in feed.Pork recalled after dioxins found in animal feed and pork fat samples.Government evaluating extent of contamination, risk only via prolonged exposure. [ See ]. See previous notice: Dioxins in pig meat from Ireland
1) Participation in a Congress on Biochemist (See in Spanish), 2) Abuse of steroids in adolescents, (See in Spanish). We use NIDA Infofacts for this theme. , 3) Reference to articles Sertox (See in Spanish).Also see abstract of a new paper in RETEL: ASSISTED REPRODUCTION BY USING HORMONES IN THE CUBAN FROG Osteopilus Septentrionalis. (Anura: Ranidae)
Closer to home – drug use in six Latin American countries in focus. UNODC and CICAD-OEA present first comparative study on drug consumption in 6 countries in South America.26 June 2008 – Argentina, Chile and Uruguay are the countries with the greatest use of illicit drugs, Bolivia appears to be in an intermediate situation, and […]
In pictures: Chile volcano erupts. BBC, May 3, 2008.A volcano has erupted in southern Chile, near the town of Chaiten, scattering ash over the surrounding area and forcing more than 1,000 people to leave their homes. See. Watch video: Chile eruption spurs evacuations & Chile volcano prompts evacuation. Image from Spanish new. See ESA image.
Ecotoxicological evaluation of Pochonia chlamydosporia var. catenulata in terrestrial invertebrates.García L, Melchor G, Domínguez Y, Rodríguez H, Pino O and Hidalgo L. Abstract. PDF Full text. (Ed 14)Editorial 14 (only available in Spanish)Validation of an analytical procedure for the determination of alkaline and alkaline- earth metals in mices´serum.Alvarez M, Cañizares ME, Curbelo A, González B, Rivero […]
Gonzalo Alvarez. Firefighter volunteer, Valparaiso, Chile. April/2008. I work as emergency rescue operator in the Andean Division of Codelco, Chile, and I assist to all kind of emergencies within the division. We also cover the International F-60 route between the town of Los Andes to the passroad Los Libertadores, on the way to Mendoza. I […]
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4 interviews by Radio, to Juan Carlos Piola. One was about Energy drink in Argentina. Another was about BPA in plastics and Canada Ban. See related news. See in Spanish.2 inteviews in TV: One was about "Binge drinking teenagers " in Rosario. See BBC related news.Many conferences (See: only available in Spanish) and 20 news […]
For send us by mail two recents publications: Rabies and Envenomings. A Neglected Public Health Issue: Report of a Consultative Meeting Nonserial Publication. 10 Jamuary 2007. See summary in WHO web. Image from this place. WHO guidelines for assessing safety and quality of herbal medicines with reference to. contaminants and residues. Geneva, World Health Organization, 2007. 105 […]
Detection of cocaine in hair and urine samples from inmates under probation using available methodologies at Toxicology´s Laboratory, Bioanalysis´s School, UCVenezuela. Marisela Díaz Tremarías.Abstract.
Two news articles about statistic from SERTOX in Rosario. Only available in Spanish. SeeNew link to SERTOX site or articles from us. Only available in Spanish. See