August 28, 2023 - Recently we described that citizens are not protected against neurotoxic effects of pesticides. Many active substances, especially insecticides but also fungicides and herbicides, affect the human brain. Authorities like the European Food Safety Authority admit that the long term effects are ...

Pesticides are chemicals used in agricultural fields for the prevention or destruction of pests. Inappropriate use of these substances, as well as handling them without using personal protective equipment, may result in serious health problems such ...

This article reviews available data regarding the possible association of organophosphorus (OP) pesticides with neurological disorders such as dementi…

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common neuro-motor disability in young children. Disruptions of maternal hormone function during pregnancy have been linked to CP risk. We investigated whether prenatal exposure to pesticide compounds with endocrine-disrupting ...

Pesticides are the most effective way to control diseases, insects, weeds, and fungi. The central nervous system (CNS) is damaged by pesticide residues in various ways. By consulting relevant databases, the systemic relationships between the ...

February 16, 2023 - Pesticides are widely used worldwide to boost plant growth. Although effective, they contain toxic chemicals that can seriously impair our senses and nervous system.

September 9, 2020 - If your child suffers from a birth defect caused by exposure to toxic substances, call The Oshman Firm today for a free consultation at 800-400-8182.

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Exposures to cholinesterase inhibitor pesticides (e.g. organophosphates) have been associated with children’s neurobehavioral alterations, including a…

March 15, 2024 - If your child was exposed to chlorpyrifos in utero and has since been diagnosed with brain damage, neurological deficits, ADHD or other potential side effects, compensation may be available. Click on the link or image below and complete the online form to get your free claim evaluation now.

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July 14, 2024 - Brain damage is a leading cause of cerebral palsy. Learn more about the causes, types, and symptoms of brain damage in newborn babies.

With the incidence of neurodevelopmental disorders on the rise, it is imperative to identify and understand the mechanisms by which environmental contaminants can impact the developing brain and heighten risk. Here, we report on recent findings ...

Organophosphate and pyrethroid pesticides are among the most extensively used insecticides worldwide. Prenatal exposures to both classes of pesticides have been linked to a wide range of neurobehavioral deficits in the offspring. The placenta is a neuroendocrine ...

August 21, 2023 - Pesticide poisoning disease information and reporting criteria in the EPI Manual from the Iowa Department of Public Health.

July 19, 2019 - On Thursday the EPA decided not to ban a controversial pesticide that has been linked to health risks in children.

Prenatal exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides has been linked with poorer neurodevelopment and behaviors related to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in previous studies, including in the Center for Health Assessment of Mothers and Children of Salinas ...

Accumulating evidence indicates exposure to pesticides during the crucial neurodevelopmental period increases susceptibility to many diseases, includi…