Investigators at Assiut University Describe Findings in Obesity, Fitness and Wellness (Cardiotoxicity of Cadmium and Its Effects On Heart Efficiency During Early and Late Chick Embryogenesis).

The article discusses research by Assiut University, reported in the Cardiovascular Toxicology issue in August 2024. Topics include the cardiotoxic effects of cadmium during chick embryogenesis, the dose-dependent impact of cadmium on heart structure and function, and the role of oxidative stress and calcium metabolism interference in cadmium-induced cardiac damage.