Prevalence and concentrations of new designer stimulants, synthetic opioids, benzodiazepines and hallucinogens in postmortem hair samples: a 13-year retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.1002/dta.3150
Abstract: Hair samples are frequently analyzed in order to characterize consumption patterns of drugs. However, the interpretation of new psychoactive substance (NPS) findings in hair remains difficult because of lacking data for comparison. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: hair samples; postmortem hair; hair; study ... See more keywords
Analysing and quantifying chronic stress‐associated endogenous steroids in hair samples
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DOI: 10.1002/dta.3678
Abstract: Abstract In previous studies, various steroids have been associated with stress and have therefore been quantified to investigate stress‐related questions. Since the main stress‐related steroid cortisol follows a circadian rhythm, often hair is analysed to… read more here.
Keywords: quantifying chronic; analysis; stress; analysing quantifying ... See more keywords
LC–MS/MS quantification of olanzapine in hair after alkaline digestion
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DOI: 10.1002/dta.3744
Abstract: Abstract Olanzapine (OLZ), a second‐generation antipsychotic drug, is effective in the treatment of acute psychosis, schizophrenia, agitation, bipolar mania, and other psychiatric problems. Antipsychotics are prescribed drugs, which lead the drug abuser to illegal methods… read more here.
Keywords: olanzapine hair; quantification; quantification olanzapine; hair ... See more keywords
Uranium concentration in children’s hair samples and residential soil samples near mine tailings facilities, in Johannesburg, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s10653-025-02874-2
Abstract: Communities near gold mine tailings are at risk of exposure to toxic substances, with children being particularly vulnerable. This comparative cross-sectional study evaluated uranium concentrations in hair samples collected from children and in soil samples… read more here.
Keywords: mine tailings; hair samples; soil samples; group ... See more keywords
Investigating exposure to endocrine disruptors via hair analysis of pregnant women.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.108692
Abstract: The aim of this study was the monitoring of the levels of parabens (PBs) and triclosan (TCS) in head hair samples of women collected during the first months of their pregnancy. Personal details concerning somatometric… read more here.
Keywords: hair samples; use personal; analysis; hair ... See more keywords
Determination of cocaine and its derivatives in hair samples by liquid phase microextraction (LPME) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.12.024
Abstract: Hair testing is a recognized approach when it comes to accessing historical drug use. According to the World Drug Report of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) 2015, Brazil is the largest cocaine… read more here.
Keywords: hair samples; gas chromatography; liquid phase; phase microextraction ... See more keywords
The correlation between concentrations of zolpidem and benzodiazepines in segmental hair samples and use patterns.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.10.044
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between histories of zolpidem and benzodiazepines use and their concentrations in hair as determined by segmental hair analysis, that is, by analyzing hair samples taken… read more here.
Keywords: hair samples; zolpidem benzodiazepines; hair; benzodiazepines use ... See more keywords
The concentrations of bioelements in the hair samples of Jordanian children who stutter.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2018.06.045
Abstract: OBJECTIVES This study investigates the levels of 15 bioelements (calcium, copper, chromium, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, cobalt, selenium, molybdenum, vanadium, potassium, boron, and lithium) in the hair species of Jordanian stutterer. METHODS The subjects… read more here.
Keywords: hair samples; hair; jordanian children; samples jordanian ... See more keywords
Assessment of cat exposure to phthalates through phthalate metabolites analysis in the hair samples
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-24678-1
Abstract: Phthalates are substances used in industry which are harmful to humans and animals. Cats and dogs, living in close proximity to humans, are particularly exposed to the effects of phthalates. Although hair samples seem to… read more here.
Keywords: phthalate; hair samples; exposure phthalates; phthalate metabolites ... See more keywords
Investigating the drug abuse in hair samples with electrospun nanostructure PEDOT-CNT along with EA-IT-SPME
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DOI: 10.1039/d4nj00023d
Abstract: Electrospinning, as a simple and low-cost method, is one of the best ways to produce nanoscale porous adsorbents. However, electrospinning of pure conductive polymers is not convenient due to their... read more here.
Keywords: samples electrospun; electrospun nanostructure; abuse hair; investigating drug ... See more keywords
Evaluation of elements in hair samples of children with developmental language disorder (DLD)
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DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2021.2022068
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Recent studies have highlighted a role for trace elements and toxic metals across neurodevelopmental disorders, including developmental stuttering, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, these environmental influences have yet… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; language; hair; disorder ... See more keywords