In evaluating the health effects in the offspring born to the mothers exposed to methylmercury (MeHg) during pregnancy, biomarkers obtained from maternal blood and hair, and umbilical cord have been…
A 36-year-old man with progressive peripheral neuropathies was referred to the eye clinic with failing visual acuity. No cause could be found for his ongoing weight loss, poor appetite, disturbed…
Objective— Subjects with family history for coronary heart disease (CHD) may be more susceptible to the adverse effects of risk factors than subjects without family history. We investigated the occurrence…
Background and Purpose— Limited evidence was available on the metabolic syndrome and risk of cardiovascular disease in Asia. The purpose of this study is to examine the association of the…