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A recent study conducted by researchers at Federal University in Alagoas, Brazil, examined the effects of acute exposure to thimerosal, an organic mercury compound found in vaccines, on the mitochondrial function of infant models. The study used Wistar rats to simulate a child's exposure to thimerosal and found that it led to increased accumulation of mercury in the brain and liver. The study also observed damage to the bioenergetic pathways in the brain as a result of thimerosal exposure. These findings suggest that thimerosal exposure may preferentially damage the nervous system. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by the College of Veterinary Medicine investigated the effects of resveratrol on liver injury caused by mercuric chloride (HgCl2) exposure in rats. The study found that resveratrol administration was able to reverse the deleterious effects of HgCl2 and protect the liver against hepatotoxicity. Resveratrol increased the antioxidant yields in the liver, reducing damage to hepatocellular texture. These findings suggest that resveratrol may have potential therapeutic benefits for individuals exposed to HgCl2 pollution and poisoning. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at the Medical University of Lodz in Poland focuses on a case of acute mercuric chloride poisoning. A 21-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital after ingesting a potentially lethal dose of mercuric chloride for suicidal purposes. The patient received treatment with the antidote DMPS and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) combined with CytoSorb. The study found that appropriate therapy resulted in an improvement in the patient's condition, with decreased mercury levels and improved organ function. The presence of mercury in the cerebrospinal fluid confirmed that inorganic mercury compounds can pass through the blood-brain barrier after oral ingestion. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Helwan University in Cairo, Egypt, explored the potential protective effects of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and CoQ10-loaded albumin nanoparticles (CoQ10NPs) against liver and kidney damage induced by mercuric chloride (HgCl2) exposure. The study involved administering CoQ10 or CoQ10NPs to rats that were then injected with HgCl2. The results showed that CoQ10NPs significantly decreased liver and kidney function markers, reduced oxidative damage, inflammation, and apoptosis, and improved histopathological findings in the liver and kidneys of the intoxicated rats. These findings suggest that CoQ10NPs could be a valuable therapeutic agent for preventing and treating hepatorenal disorders caused by HgCl2 exposure. [Extracted from the article]

Focuses on the consequences of industrial and urban growth on the environment. Impact of the use of pesticides containing DDT and mercury compounds on plants; Depletion of soil of the world's richest river valleys; Causes of desertification of land.

Tamil Nadu, India, Asia, Chemicals and Chemistry, Anions, Chlorides, Crystal Growth, Health and Medicine, Hydrochloric Acid, Mercuric Chloride, Mercury Compounds Keywords: Tamil Nadu; India; Asia; Chemicals and Chemistry; Anions; Chlorides; Crystal Growth; Health and Medicine; Hydrochloric Acid; Mercuric Chloride; Mercury Compounds EN Tamil Nadu India Asia Chemicals and Chemistry Anions Chlorides Crystal Growth Health and Medicine Hydrochloric Acid Mercuric Chloride Mercury Compounds 6410 6410 1 11/06/23 20231110 NES 231110 2023 NOV 10 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- New research on Chemicals and Chemistry is the subject of a report. [Extracted from the article]

Cairo, Egypt, Africa, Life Science, Anions, Caspase, Chlorides, Enzymes and Coenzymes, Health and Medicine, Hydrochloric Acid, Kidney, Mercuric Chloride, Mercury Compounds, Nephrology, Risk and Prevention Keywords: Cairo; Egypt; Africa; Life Science; Anions; Caspase; Chlorides; Enzymes and Coenzymes; Health and Medicine; Hydrochloric Acid; Kidney; Mercuric Chloride; Mercury Compounds; Nephrology; Risk and Prevention EN Cairo Egypt Africa Life Science Anions Caspase Chlorides Enzymes and Coenzymes Health and Medicine Hydrochloric Acid Kidney Mercuric Chloride Mercury Compounds Nephrology Risk and Prevention 4074 4074 1 09/04/23 20230908 NES 230908 2023 SEP 8 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Research findings on Life Science are discussed in a new report. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the financial problem of Chisso Corp. in Japan. The company has hit the government's principle that companies which have caused individuals any harm financially or physically due to environmental pollution must compensate. In 1950, the company has dumped a highly toxic methyl mercury compound in the port of Minamata which led to the poisoning of the residents. The company has to pay 67.3 million dollars to 793 victims not including other cases. Due to the compensation payments, Chisso lost 12 million dollars in 1974.

Christopher Shade, PhD, is founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific. He continues to be the driving force of development and innovation. His vast depth and breadth of knowledge, passion for [...]

The article discusses the risk of using toxic mercury by the miners in Amazon Basin to scour the alluvial soil for gold. The amount of mercury is dangerous stuff that contaminate the soil and water and react with bacteria to become an organic methylmercury, a neurotoxin. Once the amalgamation process is complete, the contaminated mine tailings drain into the nearest river, where methylmercury accumulates the tissue of carnivorous fish, an essential for miners diet.

The article evaluates the bill on the proposed coal-fired power plant to be built in Idaho. The bill has already been approved by the House of Representative but was postponed to operate for already two years. There might be a possibility that the plant will not be allowed to operate completely because of the oppositions raised in the Senate. In the opposition side, Senator Clint Stennet emphasized his opposition concerning the coal plant due to the impact of lethal mercury compounds in Idaho environment. According to Stennet, nothing could change the face of Idaho as significantly as the coal-fired power plant. The affirmative side however, had raised their disapproval of Stennet's opinion but still the bill on anti-coal power plant won an approval.

Focuses on the views of researchers that human exposure to environmental mercury should be reduced as much as possible. Positive uses of the liquid metal that has served the society; Information on the physical properties of mercury; Reasons for the unique physical properties of mercury; Role of mercury in the groundwork of modern chemistry and physics; Details of several experiments by chemists and physicists using mercury compounds starting in the eighteenth century. INSET: Mercury in the Body.

2016 NOV 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Researchers detail new data in Essential Amino Acids. According to news reporting [...]

The article focuses on the minamata disease epidemic in the U.S. Minamata disease is can affect the human being by ingestion of pork contaminated with a methyl-mercury compound. The person that had been contaminated with the compound will be in critical conditions which may lead to comatose or even death. The symptoms for the disease includes decrease vision, difficulty in walking, bizarre behavior, apathy and coma.

Discusses the possible existence of red mercury, a powerful chemical explosive. Fears of scientists, Sam Cohen and Frank Barnaby about the potential use of red mercury for terroristic activities; Evidence on red mercury development; Implications of red mercury for energy production.

The EU wants to reduce the use of mercury wherever possible on health grounds. So spare a thought for traditional UK barometer makers, put out of business at a stroke [...]

Editorial. Comments on rumors about the existence of red mercury, a compound of antimony and mercury. Supposed development in the Soviet Union; Destructive capacity; Linking of some bizarre killings to an international trade in red mercury.

Reports on a mercury compound's breaking of the temperature record for superconductivity. Material's loss of electrical resistance when cooled to -113 degrees celsius; Experimentation by a team led by Paul Chu of the University of Texas, Houston; Discovery of mercury superconductors by French national research organization (CNRS) researchers; Element of trial and error in the experiments.

Background: Crema de Belleza-Manning is a popular mercurous chloridecontaining beauty cream used to smooth and lighten the complexion and treat acne. Hundreds of people in the Southwestern US border states have been identified with elevated ([is greater than] 20 [micro]g/L) urine mercury levels believed to be secondary to using this cream. The kinetic characteristics of percutaneous mercury absorption are incompletely defined. The objective of this study was to determine the transdermal kinetics of two formulations of mercurous chloride from a beauty cream in an in vitro human skin model. Methods: A proprietary formulation and an aqueous formulation of the beauty cream were studied using modified Franz diffusion cells. Mercury content in the skin samples and the underlying diffusion buffer was determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Results: A rapid initial increase in mercury content both in the skin and the buffer was noted for both formulations. Mercury concentrations in the aqueous samples were significantly (p [is less than] 0.05) higher in both the skin and the diffusion buffer compared to parallel samples containing glycerol. Conclusions: Mercury was readily absorbed through the skin in this in vitro human skin model. The aqueous preparation had a markedly increased rate and extent of mercury absorption relative to the proprietary formulation., INTRODUCTION Mercury (Hg) is an element found in several forms. Elemental Hg (quicksilver) is the liquid silver-colored metal once commonly found in thermometers and still widely used in industry. Organomercurials [...]

The article is a short analysis of the Minamata Convention, seventh Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee (INC7) to protect people from the emission of mercury and mercury compounds.

A fit and healthy 28-year-old woman presented with an eight-week history of swelling, erythema, and pruritus arising from a defined area of her back. The affected region corresponded exactly to [...]

The company has launched a continuous mercury monitoring system (CMM). The CMM employs cold vapor atomic fluorescence (CVAF) to deliver low detection limits. The CVAF spectrometer has an integrated high-temperature [...]

Information is offered for the diplomatic conference held at the Minamata city of Japan on October 10, 2013. Topics include eradication of mercury use, adoption of the mercury treaty and mercury's health and environmental damage. Discussed is the refusal of India to sign the mercury treaty as well as the health hazard by several coal power plants in the country.

The company has launched a continuous mercury monitoring system (CMM). The CMM employs cold vapor atomic fluorescence (CVAF) to deliver low detection limits. The CVAF spectrometer has an integrated high-temperature [...]

The article reports that the International Crane Foundation and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, India will conduct a research to identify the effect of mercury discharged by industries on sarus crane bird, after approval from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Mercury is a hot topic again. Many forms of the metal are very dangerous to humans. A few forms, such as dental amalgam, are safe and cause no undue hazards. [...]

Reports the mercury content of rain in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Details of the mercury reduction rule; Call for the phaseout of mercury emissions by the National Wildlife Federation; Source of mercury in rain.

Andrew Markert, who most recently was chef de cuisine of Vermilion in Alexandria, Va., is executive chef of Tallula and EatBar in Arlington, Va. That neighborhood restaurant and neighboring gastropub, [...]

Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery, Saratoga, promoted Suzanne Frontz to president. Frontz previously served as general manager, a role she will continue to [...]

Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery, Saratoga, has sold its mountain estate to Mount Eden Vineyards, and plans to relocate its winemaking facilities to San Jose. The purchase does not include the [...]

Quicksilver Resources is unloading low-growth natural gas properties in Michigan, a move designed to give the Fort Worth-based company more cash to grow its Barnett Shale assets in North Texas. [...]

Vaccines using thimerosal appear to pose little health risk to term infants. Mercury concentrations in blood samples from infants aged 2-6 months who received vaccines with the preservative thimerosal, which [...]

The expanded recommendations for using influenza vaccine, which contains a trace amount of thimerosal, could trigger renewed concern among parents and pediatricians about the safety of this preservative. A recent [...]

The article reports that a U.S. federal vaccine court ruled on February 12, 2009 that the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine, given by itself or in conjunction with other vaccines that contained a mercury-based preservative, did not cause cases of autism. Commentary is provided by Theresa Cedillo whose daughter Michelle was involved in the ruling.

The article focuses on the issue about hat making which has been linked as the source of the phrase "as mad as a hatter." It has been issued that mercury compounds were used in 19th century hat making. The use of mercury in the making of hats has resulted to mercury poisoning which is known as "Mad Hatter's disease." This issue has trembled hatters that lead them to appear insane.

Reports that lawsuits against vaccines are increasing in the U.S. Claims that thimerosal causes autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and speech or language delay; How some health authorities are questioning injections of the mercury compounds; Role of thimerosal; Canada's offer of thimerosal-free vaccines; Lack of a study on long-term effects; Conclusion of the U.S. Institute of Medicine; Health Canada's report; Lawsuits.

Reports the move of various agencies in the Unites States (US) to end the use of thimerosal in pediatric vaccines. Agencies which lead the effort; Health risks posed by mercury compounds.

Focuses on the project of Electric Power Research Institute in Palo Alto, California in promoting techniques for quantifying mercury and chlorine in coal. Requirements of the Information Collection Request to companies; Importance of providing accurate data; Development of good sampling practices; Contract with stack-testing firms.