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Depressive symptomatology, temperament and oxytocin serum levels in a sample of...
Veiga, L.; Carolino, E.; Santos, I.; Veríssimo, C.; Almeida, A.; Grilo, A.; Brito, M.; Santos, M. C.Background Depressive symptomatology is prevalent among female university students with adverse effects on their quality of life and academic performance. Previous research suggested associations between depressive symptomatology and oxytocin levels and between depressive symptomatology and Temperament Traits. Despite this evidence, to the best of our knowledge no research has studied the effects fboth oxytocin...
Occupational exposure to Aflatoxin B1: the case of poultry and swine production
Viegas, S.; Veiga, L.; Figueiredo, P.; Almeida, A.; Carolino, E.; Sabino, R.; Verissimo, C.; Viegas, C.Although there is an abundance of literature concerning the ingestion of food contaminated with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), only a small number of studies explore mycotoxin exposure in occupational settings. Taking this into consideration, our study was developed with the intention of elucidating whether there is occupational exposure to AFB1 in Portuguese poultry and swine production facilities. A specific biomarker ...
Occupational exposure to aflatoxin b1 in swine production and possible contamin...
Viegas, S.; Veiga, L.; Figueiredo, P.; Almeida, A.; Carolino, E.; Sabino, R.; Verissimo, C.Although the adverse health consequences of ingestion of food contaminated with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) are known, relatively few studies are available on the adverse effects of exposure in occupational settings. Taking this into consideration, our study was developed aiming to elucidate the possible effects of occupational exposure to AFB1 in Portuguese swine production facilities using a specific biomarker to ass...
Occupational exposure to aflatoxin (AFB1) in poultry production
Viegas, S.; Veiga, L.; Malta-Vacas, J.; Sabino, R.; Almeida, A.; Viegas, C.Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) has been recognized to produce cancer in human liver. In addition, epidemiological and laboratory studies demonstrated that the respiratory system was a target for AFB1. Exposure occurs predominantly through the food chain, but inhalation represents an additional route of exposure. The present study aimed to examine AFB1 exposure among poultry workers in Portugal. Blood samples were collecte...