BAL 01* British Anti-Lewisite which is 2, 3 dimercaptopropanol was evolved in Professor Peters' Laboratory at Oxford by Peters, Stocken and Thompson in 1945, as an effective antidote to Lewisite. It has since been used successfully in several forms of metallic poisoning including arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals. Eagle and Magnuson (1946) found it efficacious in 5 cases of arsenical ence...

Arsenic contamination in groundwater is a global health challenge. A large number of people worldwide are affected by arsenic poisoning. Paracetamol is a widely used analgesic-antipyretic drug. Effect of arsenic on paracetamol binding to protein has been investigated using two site specific probes and equilibrium dialysis method was used for the experiment. In absence of any site specific probe...

Arsenic contamination in drinking water has a detrimental impact on human health which profoundly impairs the quality of life. Despite recognition of the adverse health implications of arsenic toxicity, there have been few studies to date to suggest measures that could be taken to overcome arsenic contamination. After the statement in 2000 WHO Bulletin that Bangladesh has been experiencing the ...

The origin of dissolved arsenic in the Ganges Delta has puzzled researchers ever since the report of widespread arsenic poisoning two decades ago. Today, microbially mediated oxidation of organic carbon is thought to drive the geochemical transformations that release arsenic from sediments, but the source of the organic carbon that fuels these processes remains controversial. At a typical site ...

Arsenical poisoning may occur in industry, in three forms: (I) From inhalation of or contact with dust of inorganic compounds, (2) from inhalation of arseniuretted hydrogen, (3) from contact with organic arsenic compounds. The inorganic compounds act as local irritants to the skin and mucosa and may have a carcinogenic effect. Arseniuretted hydrogen acts as a haemolytic agent and organic arseni...

Arsenic poisoning constitutes a major threat to humans, causing various health problems. Almost everywhere across the world certain “hotspots” have been detected, putting in danger local populations, due potential consumption of water or food contaminated with elevated concentrations arsenic. According relevant studies, Asia shows highest percentage significantly sites, followed by North Americ...