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Journal of Clinical Toxicology

Journal of Clinical Toxicology
Open Access

ISSN: 2161-0495

+44 1478 350008

Shimaa Tarek Ahmed

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Sharqi, Egypt

Publications
  • Original Research Article   
    Biochemical Assessment of the Hepatic and Hematological Functions of Printing Workers
    Author(s): Shimaa Tarek Ahmed*, Hoda Hassan Baghdadi and Fatma Mohamady El Demerdash

    Background: In the printing industry, volatile organic compounds main sources are the uses of organic solvents, fountain solutions and cleaning agents. Biological monitoring of exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace is a fundamental tool to evaluate human health risks and to improve occupational safety. Aims and objectives: To investigate the effects of occupational exposure to organic solvents on some hepatic and hematological parameters among printing workers. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in local printing company with two groups; the control group included (26) male healthy volunteer donors and the second is the workers group included (26) male volunteer workers, who have been exposed to chemicals for long time (10 years). Statistical analysis was employed. Res.. View More»
    DOI: 10.35248/2161-0495.21.s19.003

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