Fatal ATV accident Aug 10, 2010
Lucas Popernack, 18, Antram Road, Somerset Township, died in the accident (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Investor in Seventh Sense has covert reasons Aug 9, 2010
Watertown-based Apredica, a company that does preclinical toxicology assessments of drug candidates, is being acquired by the United Kingdom-based contract research firm Cyprotex for $4. 28 million in cash and stock. (Boston Globe)
The Latest on Jones Aug 9, 2010
Arceneaux also told the New Orleans Times-Picayune, "I don't see... based on the type of athlete that Chad is that anything would prevent Chad from walking. And from running.'' The surgery was successful, said Jones father, Al, after emerging from the hospital last evening. The rehab is going to take a while. It was not clear what caused Jones to lose control of his vehicle on a six-lane thoroughfare with a streetcar line on the west side of the city, police spokeswoman Shereese... (AkronInsider.com)
'Loser' Jillian Michaels Sued Over Diet Pills Aug 7, 2010
While diet and toxicology experts said it was extremely unlikely that the cleanse could be lethal, or even particularly dangerous, they agreed that some of the gastrointestinal symptoms mentioned by R.D. in the lawsuit may have some merit. 1. (ABC News)
Second appeal of coroner’s crematory denied Aug 5, 2010
Second appeal of coroner s crematory denied - Somerset - Daily American. Following more than an hour of testimony from Miller, a witness and plaintiffs former and current, the board again determined that the appeal was untimely and that they therefore had no jurisdiction to review the facility s permits. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sperm May Be Harmed by Exposure to BPA, Study Suggests Aug 5, 2010
The new study, published online in the journal Reproductive Toxicology, suggests that more research should focus on BPA and health effects in adults, says John Meeker, assistant professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health ... Reproductive Toxicology, 2010; DOI. (Science Daily)
Chemicals Are Likely Cause of Feminization of Fish Present in Two Rivers in Alberta, Canada, Researchers Find Jul 31, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 30, 2010) Chemicals present in two rivers in southern Alberta are likely the cause of the feminization of fish say researchers at the University of Calgary who have published results of their study in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry ... "Most notably, we saw a significant increase in a specific protein marker for the presence of compounds with estrogen-like activity in areas downstream, south of Fort Macleod and Lethbridge. Our results showed females make up... (Science Daily)
Tampering found at deadly L.A. blast Jul 31, 2010
Hadden said his office planned toxicology reports on the drivers of the bus and SUV, with results expected in about a week. There were no obvious signs that anyone had been drinking, such as bottles in the vehicles, he said. (Salon)
Family seeks answers to Army reservist's death Jul 30, 2010
The county Medical Examiners Office said toxicology tests are pending. Nobody I have ever met had a bigger heart than my brother, Smith said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Man, 82, Dies When Truck Rolls Into Canal Jul 29, 2010
Police do not believe speed or alcohol are factors in the crash but are waiting for toxicology and autopsy results. Copyright 2010 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Murphy and Monjack: Mystery, but Not Mold Jul 29, 2010
"It is unusual to have two people die of similar circumstances with pneumonia. We've been looking at it and saying, 'Something isn't right.' I'm not saying you can't get pneumonia from mold, but we did all the tests on it -- mold did not come up in the toxicology reports," he says. There had been suspicions of mold in the house last fall due to a persistent leak, but a full came back mold-free. (ABC News)
Diagnostic Laboratory Services: Amphetamine use up 70% Jul 28, 2010
The ice (amphetamine) use trend is definitely continuing, Carl Linden, Diagnostic Laboratory Services scientific director of toxicology, said in a statement. There has been increased usage in the last three quarters compared to the previous year. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Sunscreen Concerns Unfounded, Experts Say Jul 28, 2010
Shelly L. Burgess, FDA spokeswoman, on Friday said the FDA is awaiting a final review of data on retinyl palmitate by the National Toxicology Program of the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The findings should be in next January, she said. (MEDLINEplus)
Second victim of Indiana Twp. blast identified Jul 27, 2010
Autopsies conducted Saturday on both men were inconclusive, and a cause of death determination is pending the result of toxicology and other tests, the medical examiner said. Something caused an explosion at the 2-year-old well that ripped open a 12-foot-by-8-foot oil storage tank that was flung about 70 yards from the blast site, located off of Rich Hill Road in Indiana Township. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bloomington man killed in train accident Jul 25, 2010
Toxicology tests have been ordered. The McLean County Sheriffs Department and the coroners office continue to investigate the incident. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fish die-off in Malibu Creek under investigation (3) Jul 25, 2010
Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Edition. com " joe blaine wrote on Jun 18, 2010 11:33 PM:" No trout live, anywhere in the world. (Malibu Times, CA)
CHP: Impact Of Bus Crash Killed Women In SUV Jul 24, 2010
Toxicology tests are pending. State records show that Gonzalez had a clean driving record. (KCRA 3, CA)
Gulf oil dispersants unlikely to be endocrine disruptors and have relatively low cell toxicity Jul 22, 2010
D. National Center for Computational Toxicology Office of Research and Development U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711 Phone: 919-541-3085 Email. . (EurekAlert!)
El Molino biology teacher gains national recognition (194) Jul 22, 2010
America needs lots of scientists, said Vreeburg who is known for bringing scientists into her classroom to be guest lecturers, and for taking her students on field trips to places like the Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, the Buck Institute, the Joint Genome Institute, Genentech, UCSF Medical School, UC Davis, and the Lawrence Livermore National Lab. I love my students and I still love to teach science. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Driver Killed In Salinas Rollover Crash Jul 20, 2010
Sheriff's officials said they are awaiting toxicology results to see if alcohol played a role in the crash. Copyright 2010 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
Seeing Green: More on the environment Jul 19, 2010
Even with the warning, however, state and local officials say they are unsure how safe swimming is because federal officials will not give provide results of toxicology tests conducted in the Gulf. The EPA is responsible for setting the safety standards for swimming but has failed to do so even as massive tar balls, mousse and other oil products are churning in the emerald-green Gulf of Mexico and despoiling beaches. (The Palm Beach Post)
Police investigate two fatal accidents Jul 18, 2010
State Police are still investigating why Hannan was driving against traffic and will examine evidence from the scene and results of toxicology tests. Speed may have also have been a factor in the crash, Murray said. (Boston Globe)
Bellingham police theorizing how couple died in littered home Jul 17, 2010
Official causes of death are pending toxicology tests. A spokesman for the Worcester district attorney s office said the deaths are under investigation. (Boston Globe)
World Dairy Expo Provides Continuing Education Credits Jul 16, 2010
During his tenure, his research in feed and food toxicology has focused on prevention of mycotoxicoses, analysis of mycotoxins in feedstuffs and characterization of the harmful effects of feed-borne toxins. Comments. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Risks of Banned Drug Mephedrone Revealed in New Research Jul 15, 2010
"For example, if using a different crystalline form from that which they were used to they could end up with much higher levels of drug circulating in their body than they were used to. "Having said that, just like prescription drugs, it might take years of toxicology studies and clinical trials to establish conclusively whether given levels of mephedrone gave rise to serious adverse effects ... "Mephedrone caused quite a stir so I'm sure others will now be studying other aspects of its use such... (Science Daily)
Your Health: Chemical in plastic poses special risk for women with hormone imbalance Jul 15, 2010
The National Toxicology Program reported that the current level of exposure to BPA is a cause for concern regarding its effects on developing organs in unborn babies. Because BPA appears to alter the development of the reproductive tract in unborn females, some experts fear that the chemical may negatively impact the future fertility of individuals who were exposed to it even before birth. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Golfer's Father Still Waiting to Learn Cause of Death Jul 15, 2010
Police have released little information on their investigation and are still waiting for toxicology reports to return ... Clark County Coroner Mike Murphy explained why Blasberg's toxicology test results have not yet comeback. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Motorcyclist dies in collision on Merritt Island Jul 14, 2010
In that case, the West Melbourne Police Department still is awaiting toxicology reports on the driver of the SUV: Lenard Harold, 28, of Palm Bay. The police said Harold, a habitual traffic offender, was driving with a suspended license at the time of the wreck. (Florida Today)
Lab co. CEO gives $2M for UW pain research Jul 13, 2010
The company is also the only major UDT Laboratory licensed as a training facility for Toxicology Scientists. Certified, state-of-the-art advanced training at Millennium s 95,000 sq. ft. campus is a unique research component of the University of California, San Diego s (UCSD) doctoral program in Pharmacy. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Graedon: Can beet juice really lower blood pressure? Jul 13, 2010
Nevertheless, serotonin syndrome has been reported when DM is taken with this type of antidepressant (Clinical Toxicology, September 2008). I suffered both flatulence and abdominal pain for more than three years to a degree of misery I'd like to forget. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Student who was hit by train was intoxicated Jul 12, 2010
Mike Brennan says toxicology tests show Raven Gileau's blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit. Her body was found around 5:30 a.m. on April 25 near railroad tracks in Ames. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Antidepressants Make Shrimps See the Light Jul 12, 2010
The research is published in the journal Aquatic Toxicology ... Aquatic Toxicology, 2010; DOI. (Science Daily)
Autopsy results pending in death of Imperial man Jul 10, 2010
The cause of death for Imperial resident Edmund Gutierrez is pending until further studies are done, like toxicology, Lucas said. Toxicology reports are done in a number of cases, including all vehicle accidents, most suicides and homicides, he said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Tip sheet for journalists: Equol, soy, menopause and bone health research published in Journal of Nutrition Jul 9, 2010
D., of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Helen Kim, PhD, director of 2-D Proteomics Laboratory, both at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Making SE5-OH containing Natural S-equol. (EurekAlert!)
Lawsuit: Pothole blamed for deaths Jul 9, 2010
Tennessee Department of Safety spokesman Mike Browning said toxicology tests taken from both victims are pending. The complaint states the county had been advised on multiple occasions about damaged sections of Rally Hill Road following record-breaking flooding on May 1, yet the Defendant took no action to correct the defective roadway condition until after the accident at issue in this litigation. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
'Pine Mouth': Nuts Can Ruin Taste for Weeks? Jul 8, 2010
Pine Mouth': Pine Nuts Can Leave A Bitter Taste That Lingers - ABC News. Pine Mouth': How Pine Nuts Can Ruin Tastebuds for Weeks. (ABC News)
L.A. officials create rave task force Jul 7, 2010
The cause of death is pending toxicology test results. The motion by Los Angeles County supervisors instructs the county Department of Public Health to convene a team of city officials, police representatives, hospital staff and others to develop recommendations for making raves safer and publicizing their dangers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
NTSB continues investigation Jul 7, 2010
Investigators were still conducting autopsies, toxicology reports and interviews with everyone who works for the company that operated the plane. There are quite a few avenues that we have to pursue, Rodi said. (Odessa American, TX)
UNC team finds new target for treatment of advanced prostate cancer Jul 7, 2010
Other team members include Emily Askew, a recent PhD graduate of the Toxicology Curriculum at UNC, Suxia Bai, PhD, a former post-doctoral fellow in the Wilson laboratory, and Amanda Blackwelder, a research specialist. The research was supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Public Health Service. (EurekAlert!)
Cousins demands AFL drug test Jul 6, 2010
Toxicology tests for Cousins have reportedly given the AFL star the all-clear for consuming any alcohol in the aftermath of Richmond's stirring victory over the Sydney Swans at the MCG on Sunday ... Radio 3AW reported this afternoon results of Cousins' toxicology tests revealed the Tigers star had no alcohol in his blood system when he was rushed to hospital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Body found at fire station ID'd Jul 5, 2010
Authorities have identified the man whose body was found in front of an Atlanta fire station a week ago, but the cause of death remains undetermined pending toxicology reports ... Mark Guilbeau, a senior investigator with the medical examiner's office, said it would take several weeks for toxicology reports to come back from the GBI lab. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
4 hurt as boat goes aground in harbor Jul 4, 2010
All underwent toxicology tests, but results were unavailable last night. The Massachusetts, which is sometimes used by the MBTA as the Hingham ferry boat, had left Rowes Wharf in Boston at about 9:30 a.m. yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Cellphone industry attacks San Francisco measure on radiation Jul 4, 2010
The National Toxicology Program (NTP), part of the National Institutes of Health, is about to begin a $20 million study using rodents to test the effects of cellphone radiation. But a study on animals has its limitations, and it won't tackle questions about the effects on children, said Ronald Herberman, former director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
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Fla. still not banning swimming in Gulf Jul 3, 2010
Even with the warning, state and local officials say they are unsure how safe swimming is because federal officials have not provided results of toxicology tests conducted in the Gulf ... "The study with EPA's toxicology testing has been completed and not shared with us. If it was shared with the five county commissioners, we could determine whether we could close the beaches or not." ... EPA officials did not immediately respond to a request for information on the toxicology reports or why the... (The Palm Beach Post)
Banned after Katrina, trailers resurface in spill Jul 2, 2010
Officials from BP and the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, which is BP's subcontractor that is handling most of the air sampling in the region, said they had no plans to move forward with the proposal ... Officials from BP and the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, which is BP's subcontractor that is handling most of the air sampling in the region, said they had no plans to move forward with the proposal. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Researchers call for global ban on asbestos Jul 2, 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and the U.S. National Toxicology Program have declared all forms of asbestos to be proven human carcinogens. In additional to cancer, asbestos exposure causes asbestosis, a progressive, debilitating lung disease. (MSNBC -- Health)
Jones moved to N.Y.; alcohol no factor in crash Jun 30, 2010
Police did not issue toxicology tests -- as previously reported -- which Harper said typically is done when a person is deceased. She said that a breathalyzer could not be administered because Jones had to be rushed to the hospital and a blood test wasn't taken because Jones was in surgery when officers arrived to the hospital. (ESPN -- Football)
Potentially harmful chemicals used in Pa. drilling Jun 30, 2010
In its online guidelines on xylene, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cites an industrial hygiene and toxicology text that says chronic exposure to xylene may cause central nervous system depression, anemia, liver damage and more. The chemicals are used to reduce friction, kill algae and break down mineral deposits in the well. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Henry died from chronic brain injury Jun 29, 2010
Toxicology tests found no alcohol in his system, and an autopsy concluded he died of numerous head injuries, including a fractured skull and brain hemorrhaging. But Bailes, team doctor for the Mountaineers and a former Pittsburgh Steelers physician, said it s easy to distinguish those acute traumatic injuries from the underlying condition he and Omalu found when staining tiny slices of Henry s brain. (Connersville News Examiner, IN)
Henry had brain damage as a player Jun 29, 2010
Toxicology tests found no alcohol in his system. Police interview Vick about shooting Virginia Beach (Va. (Boston Globe)
Goodell calls Giants rookie Jones after accident Jun 29, 2010
Police have not received a toxicology report but say there was no evidence at the scene that alcohol was a factor. Al Jones said he hasn't dwelled too much on what happened, choosing to focus on his son's recovery. (ESPN -- Football)
Father: Giants' Jones in good spirits after wreck Jun 29, 2010
Police have not received a toxicology report but say there was no evidence at the scene that alcohol was a factor. Copyright 2010. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
College Football Star Nearly Loses Leg In Crash Jun 28, 2010
Toxicology Tests Completed; Jones Alert, Recovering - New Orleans News Story - WDSU New Orleans ... Toxicology Tests Completed; Jones Alert, Recovering ... WDSU has learned that toxicology tests were performed on Jones and that the results of those tests are now in. (7 KETV Omaha)
Giants' Chad Jones recovering; injury 'could have been a lot worse' Jun 27, 2010
Arceneaux said that he spoke to New Orleans Police officials on Saturday, and they said that the toxicology tests on Jones were in. "I'm not certain, but I do not think alcohol was involved in the accident," he said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Giants in close contact with Jones after crash Jun 27, 2010
A New Orleans police department spokesperson told reporters that Jones was cited for careless operation of a vehicle and that toxicology tests were being administered to see if alcohol played a part. Jones signed a contract recently with the Giants reportedly worth $2. (ESPN -- Football)
Giants draft pick hurt in New Orleans crash Jun 26, 2010
She said it was too early in the investigation to know if Jones was speeding, and police will run toxicology reports to see if alcohol was a factor. Jones was cited for careless operation of a vehicle. (ESPN -- Football)
Fatal crash snarls Airline Jun 26, 2010
Matey said speed and alcohol are not considered factors in the crash, but toxicology results on both drivers are still pending. All lanes of Airline Highway near Ormond Boulevard were shut down for more than an hour while State Police investigated the crash. (L Observateur, LA)
Giants rookie Chad Jones has surgery after car crash, more surgery possible Jun 26, 2010
She said it was too early in the investigation to know if Jones was speeding, and police will run toxicology reports to see if alcohol was a factor. Jones' agent Rocky Arceneaux said he spoke to the passengers, who said Jones was in the far left lane and turned the wheel abruptly to get his tires off the streetcar tracks grooves. (USA Today -- Sports)
Studies Confirm Presence, Severity of Pollution in US National Parks Jun 25, 2010
"As scientists we're getting more used to these pollution problems," said Staci Simonich, an associate professor of environmental and molecular toxicology at Oregon State University, and lead investigator on both studies. "Pesticide pollution is now so routine that we've had to look at museum specimens to find baseline data that existed prior to pesticide use. "But it still seems surprising that such remote and supposedly pristine areas are not all that pristine," she said. "You never really get... (Science Daily)
Blaming BC students? Not so fast Jun 25, 2010
Her toxicology tests showed she had not been drinking, her cellphone records showed she had not been texting, and she faced only three civil traffic infractions, officials and her lawyer said ... We want toxicology tests. (Boston Globe)
Your sunscreen could be fatal! Jun 25, 2010
The study is in ACS Chemical Research in Toxicology, a monthly journal. My saved articles. (India Times, India)
Vaccinomics: Scientists Are Devising Your Personal Vaccine Jun 25, 2010
In published in Genes and Immunity, researchers at the National Center for Computational Toxicology compared the genetic signatures of 16 people who experienced smallpox vaccine side effects, including fever, rashes and enlarged lymph nodes, to 45 people who did not. Using these data, the team built a diagnostic model that predicts who is likely to experience these problems based on sequence differences in a gene coding for an immune protein called interleukin-4 as well as variations in serum... (Scientific American)
Police seeking person of interest in fatality Jun 24, 2010
Alcohol use is suspected by Boley with a toxicology test pending at the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab. Anyone with information should contact Troop L at 985-893-6250. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Lodian Ryan Lucas identified as bicyclist who died after crash (4047) Jun 23, 2010
dtrez wrote on Jun 22, 2010 3:24 PM:" This is really baffling to me, and i dont mean to be disrespectful but a guy riding a bike at 5 A.M. in nothing but shorts and socks screams "tweeker" to me. How come the police are not saying anything about that? I obviously know that it will take weeks for the toxicology report but am i really the only one wondering??? ". PAL wrote on Jun 22, 2010 12:18 PM:" RIP Ryan. You sounded like a nice young man. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
