The role of steroids in carcinogenesis has become a major concern in environmental protection,
biomonitoring, and clinical research. Although historically oestrogen has been related to …

Benzene is a human carcinogen and an ubiquitous environmental pollutant. Identification of
specific and sensitive biological markers is critical for the definition of exposure to low …

Background: Acrylamide is a common dietary exposure that crosses the human placenta. It
is classified as a probable human carcinogen, and developmental toxicity has been …

This research compared the capability of urinary trans,trans-muconic acid (t,t-MA), S-phenylmercapturic
acid (S-PMA) and benzene excreted in urine (U-benzene) to monitor low …

Baseline CT scans of 116 patients (48% female, median 64 years) with diffuse large B-cell
lymphoma (DLBCL) were retrospectively reviewed to investigate the prognostic role of …

Maternal diet can result in exposure to environmental contaminants including dioxins which
may influence foetal growth. We investigated the association between maternal diet and …

BACKGROUND: Surgery for non-small cell lung cancer is proven to be the most effective
treatment in early stages, although concerns exist on its negative impact on patients’ overall …

Background Fertility and pregnancy issues are of key importance for young breast cancer
patients. Despite several advances in the field, there are still multiple unmet needs and …

Background: Tobacco-smoke, airborne, and dietary exposures to polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been associated with reduced prenatal growth. Evidence from …

The effect of in utero exposures on health in childhood and adulthood is a growing area of
research interest with major public health implications (1). Evidence from observational …