Citations with the tag: NATIONAL Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

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• Two key reports on cancer and carcinogenicity.
   // Public Health Reports; Mar/Apr96, Vol. 111 Issue 2, p103 

  Reports on the contents of the November 1995 issue of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences-published periodical `Environmental Health Perspectives Supplements.'

• Chemical testing.
   // Chemical Week; 2/14/1996, Vol. 158 Issue 6, p42 

  Reports on the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' collaboration with government and industry in a study of transgenic mice to reduce chemical testing.

• Electronic health information.
   // Presidents & Prime Ministers; Nov/Dec95, Vol. 4 Issue 5, p38 

  Reports on the availability of selected information relating to the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology Program on the World Wide Web.

• Meeting of the minds on mercury.
   // Environmental Health Perspectives; Jan1999, Vol. 107 Issue 1, pA12 

  Reports on the workshop on methylmercury (MeHg) chaired by the National Institute of Environmental Health Science on November 18-20, 1998 in North Carolina. Comparison of studies about MeHg on populations in Iraq, the Farou Islands, Seychelles and the Amazon Basin; Neurodevelopmental...

• NIEHS Reaches out with Town Meetings.
  Fisher, Brandy E. // Environmental Health Perspectives; Apr1999, Vol. 107 Issue 4, pA192 

  Discusses the series of meetings on environmental health held by the National Institute of Environmental Health Science around the United States. Chance for the public to air their concerns on environmental health; Meetings a way of government officials to elicit inputs for their research agendas.

• NIEHS news.
  Fisher, Brandy E. // Environmental Health Perspectives; Jul1999, Vol. 107 Issue 7, pA350 

  Presents news relevant to environmental health from the United State National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) for July 1999. Includes the launching of the International Training and Research in Environmental and Occupational Health program; Studies on the occurrence of...

• Parting Thoughts.
  Lucier, George W. // Environmental Health Perspectives; Jul2000, Vol. 108 Issue 7, pA296 

  Editorial. Presents the author's thoughts regarding his experiences in the field of environmental health sciences as a member of the National Institute of Environmental Health in the United States. Expansion of the environmental health as a scientific discipline and a global movement;...

• NIEHS Trainees: Hail Fellows, Well Met.
  Medlin, Jennifer // Environmental Health Perspectives; Feb2001, Vol. 109 Issue 2, pA 70 

  Deals with postdoctoral trainees of the United States National Institute of Environmental Health Services (NIEHS). Abundance of support from senior scientists; Role of NIEHS Trainees Assembly; Time of training and preparation for a scientific career.

• Supplemental Income: New Center to Study Herbs.
  Dooley, Erin E. // Environmental Health Perspectives; Nov2002, Vol. 110 Issue 11, pA672 

  No abstract available.

• EMF information made available online.
  Dooley, Erin E. // Hudson Valley Business Journal; 11/18/2002, Vol. 13 Issue 23, p16 

  Reports on the online availability of the booklet 'Questions and Answers About EMP' from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in the U.S. Provision of scientific evidence concerning the transmission of electric and magnetic fields (EMF); Effects of EMF on health; Limitation...

• Wood dust, beryllium added to cancer list.
  Dooley, Erin E. // Industrial Safety & Hygiene News; Mar2003, Vol. 37 Issue 3, p12 

  Reports on the health risk associated with inhalation of beryllium dust in the U.S. Views of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences on wood dust; Association of beryllium with the occurrence of human cancers; Identification of workers with the highest potential for beryllium...

• $7 million grant for toxic metals study.
  Dooley, Erin E. // New Hampshire Business Review; 5/26/95, Vol. 17 Issue 11, p30 

  Reports on the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' awarding of a grant to the Hanover, N.H.-based Dartmouth College to study the effects of toxic metals on human health. Comments from Project Director Karen Wetterhahn; Focus of the study.

• Genome project.
  Dooley, Erin E. // Chemical Week; 10/8/97, Vol. 159 Issue 38, p44 

  Reports on Environmental Genome Project conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). How the project will determine predominance of susceptible genes in people; Inclusions on the study.

• Gene research meets the environment.
  Wakefield, Julie // New Scientist; 3/8/97, Vol. 153 Issue 2072, p7 

  Reports on the launch of the Environmental Genome Project by the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Goal to unravel the interplay between genes and the environment that triggers diseases; Study of the distribution in the population of 200 key genes; Taking of blood samples;...

• The NIEHS Predictive-Toxicology Evaluation Project.
  Bristol, Douglas W.; Wachsman, Joseph T. // Environmental Health Perspectives Supplements; Oct96 Supplement 5, Vol. 104, p1001 

  Provides information about the United States National Institute of Environmental Health Science's Predictive-Toxicology Evaluation Project. Collaborative experiments that subject performance of predictive-toxicology (PT) methods to evaluation; Estimation of true error of models applied to make...

• Experimental investigations of the entrapment and persistence of organic liquid contaminants in...
  Abriola, Linda M.; Bradford, Scott A. // Environmental Health Perspectives Supplements; Aug98 Supplement 4, Vol. 106, p1083 

  Features a research conducted by the United States National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, investigating nonaqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) entrapment and interphase mass transfer in natural porous media. Effects of organic liquids on the subsurface environment; Information on...

• Dioxin Compound Listed As Carcinogen.
  Abriola, Linda M.; Bradford, Scott A. // Chemical Market Reporter; 01/29/2001, Vol. 259 Issue 5, p7 

  Reports on the addition of a type of dioxin in the list of carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Sources of TCDD; Factors that influence the health effects of dioxin; Regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency on dioxins.

• COHEN: UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS AWARDED $314K FOR SKIN DISEASE RESEARCH.
  Abriola, Linda M.; Bradford, Scott A. // Tennessee Tribune; 5/6/2010, Vol. 21 Issue 18, p11A 

  The article focuses on the announcement of Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen that the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has awarded the University of Memphis with 314,274 dollars for skin disease research.

• NIEHS News.
  Lauerman, John F.; Greene, Lindsey A.; Booker, Susan M. // Environmental Health Perspectives; Jan2001, Vol. 109 Issue 1, pA20 

  Reports the activities of the United States National Institute Environmental Health Sciences. Effect of alkylating agents on the expression of the yeast genome; Launch of the National Center for Toxicogenomics; Details on the Environmental Genome Project.

• The NIEHS Superfund Basic Research Program: Overview and Areas of Future Research Directions.
  Suk, William A. // Environmental Health Perspectives Supplements; Feb95 Supplement 1, Vol. 103, p3 

  The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' Superfund Basic Research Program is currently funding 142 separate research projects within 18 programs encompassing 29 universities and institutions around the United States. The research under this program covers a wide range of...

• NIH seeks gene nominees.
  Suk, William A. // BioScience; Dec97, Vol. 47 Issue 11, p808 

  Reports that the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has invited scientists to nominate susceptibility genes for the Environmental Genome Project. History and purpose of project; How to make a nomination.

• EPA funds training for minority workers.
  Suk, William A. // Nation's Health; Oct95, Vol. 25 Issue 9, p14 

  Reports that the Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $3 million grant to the Minority Worker Education and Training Program sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Amended Notice of Meeting.
  Spaeth, Jennifer S. // Federal Register; 10/7/2011, Vol. 76 Issue 195, p62424 

  The article notifies the change in timings of the Meeting of Inter-agency Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Coordinating Committee's State of Science Subcommittee to be held on November 29, 2011 in North Carolina.

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meetings.
  Spaeth, Jennifer S. // Federal Register; 3/ 1/2012, Vol. 77 Issue 41, p12602 

  The article presents information on meetings of the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences that will be closed for the public and will be held in North Carolina on March 29, 2012.

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting.
  Baum, Carolyn A. // Federal Register; 7/26/2012, Vol. 77 Issue 144, p43849 

  The article offers information on the meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to be held in Durham, North Carolina from August 22-23, 2012 which will review grant applications.

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Notice of Meeting.
  Snouffer, Anna P. // Federal Register; 4/11/2012, Vol. 77 Issue 70, p21788 

  The article offers information on a conference of the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to be held in Arlington, Virginia on May 9, 2012.

• NIH, EPA announce competition to develop personal air pollution and health sensors.
  Snouffer, Anna P. // Biomedical Market Newsletter; 8/15/2012, Vol. 21, p1 

  The article mentions a competition organized by the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to create a personal sensor system for measuring air pollution and a person's physiological response to it.

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Notice of Closed Meeting.
  Spaeth, Jennifer S. // Federal Register; 02/08/2012, Vol. 77 Issue 26, p6569 

  The article reports that the meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is closed for public comments which will be held in North Carolina from February 29 to March 2, 2012.

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
  Spaeth, Jennifer S. // Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (2009); 2009, Issue 21, p1544 

  An encyclopedia entry for the "National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences" is presented.

• Methylmercury Neurotoxicity Independent of PCB Exposure.
  Budtz-Jorgensen, Esben // Environmental Health Perspectives; May1999, Vol. 107 Issue 5, pA236 

  Discusses the issues raised by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences members regarding the adverse health effects of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). Effect of PCB exposure on the neurobehavioral responses of children; Investigation of PCB exposure using regression analysis.

• Testing their metal.
  Fisher, Brandy E. // Environmental Health Perspectives; May1999, Vol. 107 Issue 5, pA244 

  Provides information on the carcinogenic mechanism of metals, as studied by the Inorganic Carcinogenesis Section of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Metals as a potential cause of cancer in human and animals; Antitumor potential of arsenic and cadmium; Use of DNA in...

• Ames awarded medal of honor.
  Fisher, Brandy E. // Environmental Health Perspectives; May1999, Vol. 107 Issue 5, pA245 

  Reports on the National Medal of Science award given to National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences director Bruce Ames. Recognition for Ames' substantial contribution to cancer research; Professional background; Researches undertaken by Ames.

• NIEHS News.
  Booker, Susan M. // Environmental Health Perspectives; Jul2000, Vol. 108 Issue 7, pA304 

  Reports on news and developments pertaining to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in the United States as of July 2000. Creation of the Binational Border Research in Disease and Geospatial Research Program to address environmental health problems created by...

• Reaching Out to New York Neighborhoods.
  Claudio, Luz // Environmental Health Perspectives; Oct2000, Vol. 108 Issue 10, pA450 

  Features the community outreach and education program (COEP) sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in New York, New York. Goal of promoting multidisciplinary approach to environmental health sciences; Role of COEP in improving public health; Use of COEP activities...

• NIEHS Launches Major PD Initiative.
  Dooley, Erin E. // Environmental Health Perspectives; Nov2002, Vol. 110 Issue 11, pA673 

  No abstract available.

• Let's Talk About Depression.
  Dooley, Erin E. // Let's Talk About Depression; 6/1/2000, p1 

  Presents information by the United States National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences on the diagnosis and treatment of depression.

• Technology Aids in NIEHS Testing.
  Franz, Neil // Chemical Week; 3/15/2000, Vol. 162 Issue 11, p39 

  Deals with the establishment of a chemical testing center as planned by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences that will utilize a computer technology for toxicity evaluations. Roles and functions of the center; Comments from toxicologist Ellen Silbergeld; Significance of the...

• The ABCs of environmental diseases.
  Franz, Neil // Public Health Reports; May/Jun98, Vol. 113 Issue 3, p199 

  Reports on the publication of the booklet `Environmental Diseases from A to Z,' written for children from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Details on the booklet; Information on the topics covered in the booklet; Title of the booklet.

• EnviroHealth hotline provides free information.
  Franz, Neil // Journal of Environmental Health; Oct96, Vol. 59 Issue 3, p30 

  Introduces the EnviroHealth hotline of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Aim of providing information on health effects that may stem from the environment; Contact information.

• Alkylphenol ethoxylate makers confident despite mixed science.
  Tullo, Alex // Chemical Market Reporter; 02/16/98, Vol. 253 Issue 7, p7 

  Focuses on the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' study on the effects of nonylphenol (NPE) on the reproductive systems of rats. Lack of adverse reproductive effects at doses higher than potential human exposure; Advantage of NPE over primary alcohol ethoxylates in terms of...

• Current Risks.
  Gross, Liza // Sierra; May/Jun99, Vol. 84 Issue 3, p30 

  Discusses electromagnetic fields generated by power lines and electric appliances, as a possible human carcinogen. Evidence presented by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Definition of electromagnetic fields (EMF); Health effects of the exposure to EMF.

• NIEHS Releases Reports on Plasticizers and Seeks Comments.
  Gross, Liza // Chemical Market Reporter; 11/13/2000, Vol. 258 Issue 20, p22 

  Provides information on the reports released by the National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS) concerning the possible reproductive hazards of plasticizers. Adverse effect generated by di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on the reproductive organs of men and new born babies; Other...

• Air toxics regulatory issues facing urban settings.
  Olden, Kenneth; Guthrie, Janet // Environmental Health Perspectives Supplements; Oct96 Supplement 5, Vol. 104, p857 

  Discusses the development of regulatory standards on air toxics in the United States. Prevention strategies deriving from risk assessment schemes; National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' support of projects that develop and validate biomarkers for use in environmental health science.

• Current approaches toward chemical mixture studies at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the U.S. National Toxicology Program.
  Bucher, John R.; Lucier, George // Environmental Health Perspectives Supplements; Dec98 Supplement 6, Vol. 106, p1295 

  Discusses the initiatives of the United States National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences on chemical mixtures. Identification of exposure biomarkers; Characterization of exposures; Development of toxicology testing methods.

• Commitment of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to Community-Based Participatory Research for Rural Health.
  O'Fallon, Liam R.; Dearry, Allen // Environmental Health Perspectives Supplements; Jun2001 Supplement 3, Vol. 109, p469 

  Focuses on the commitment of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to develop a community-based participatory research for rural health in the United States. Comparison between the health of individuals with higher socioeconomic status (SES) and lower SES; Effect of...

• Steroid-related genes increasingly linked to prostate...
  Bowser, Andrew // Urology Times; Jun98, Vol. 26 Issue 6, p34 

  Focuses on steroid-related genes which are linked to prostate cancer risk, according to a study made by Ruth M. Lunn of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Durham, North Carolina. Reason for conducting the study; Discussion on the polymorphisms of genes; Information on a...

• Looking for the trigger.
  Brower, Vicki // EMBO Reports; May2003, Vol. 4 Issue 5, p452 

  The article focuses on Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). GWS is a neurological disorder suffered by some veterans of the Gulf War in 1991, probably caused by a combination of vaccines, exposure to burning oil fumes and chemical toxins. ADHD is a...

• Swift move to collect fallout data.
  Dalton, Rex // Nature; 9/27/2001, Vol. 413 Issue 6854, p335 

  Reports on the United States National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' (NIEHS) gathering of early exposure data on the possible fallout from the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York City. Use of the data in assessing long-term health risks to rescuers and survivors;...

• Reaching across the Border with the SBRP.
  Brown, Valerie J. // Environmental Health Perspectives; Apr2004, Vol. 112 Issue 5, pA278 

  Focuses on the Superfund Basic Research Program of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences for environmental and human health in Mexico and the United States. States included in the border region between United States and Mexico; Approximation of the population in the region;...

• Center for Risk and Integrated Sciences.
  Brown, Valerie J. // Environmental Health Perspectives; Jul2004, Vol. 112 Issue 10, pA571 

  Features the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' (NIEHS) Center for Risk and Integrated Sciences. Focus of research in environmental health; U.S. National Institutes of Health program areas where the center represents the NIEHS; Staff members.

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