The need for effective immune function for the maintenance of health has been clearly
established in both agriculturally significant animal species and humans. Intensive agricultural …

Eicosanoids are oxidative derivatives of arachidonic acid. When produced in excess many of
them are proinflammatory agents. This study investigates whether dietary arachidonic acid …

The developing immune system of rodents has been shown to exhibit increased sensitivity
to lead-induced immunotoxicity compared with that of adults. However, little is known about …

Meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) is a drug currently employed for cheltion therapy
in lead poisoning; however, little is known about its potential effects on the immune system. …

This review considers the role of avian macrophages as a source of immune effector and
immunoregulatory metabolites. Although considerable attention has been given to the …

The effect of maternal dietary protein intake on lead-induced developmental immunotoxicity
was studied in female Fischer 344 rats receiving lead acetate (250 ppm) or sodium acetate (…

The nature of hepatic metallothionein (MT) induction by several metals and its relationship to
an inflammatory response was studied in chicks. Intraperitoneal (ip) injection of chromium (…

Healthcare quality has yet to meet the aims of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) with respect to
safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, efficiency, timeliness and equity. No professional …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Active Steps for Diabetes (ASD),
a self-management education (DSME) program for aging adults with diabetes and frailty…

ABBREVIATIONS: AHRQ, Agency for Research and Quality; CAP, College of American
Pathologists, CPOE, computerized provider order entry; CRM, crew resource management; FAA, …