Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Neurodevelopmental toxicology.

Carrie Schmid1, Joshua S Rotenberg

  • 1Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, San Antonio Military Pediatrics Consortium, Lackland Air Force Base, 2200 Bergquist Drive, TX 78236, USA.

Neurologic Clinics
|March 11, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Improving access to exome sequencing in a medically underserved population through the Texome Project.

Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics·2024
Same author

Levetiracetam for the treatment of neonatal seizures.

Journal of child neurology·2007
Same author

Successful treatment of recalcitrant restless legs syndrome with botulinum toxin type-A.

Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine·2007
Same author

Rash, fever, and neck pain in the office: is this a neurologic emergency?

Pediatric annals·2005
Same author

Nerve agent attacks on children: diagnosis and management.

Pediatrics·2003
Same author

Cyanide as a weapon of terror.

Pediatric annals·2003
Same journal

Sports Neurology.

Neurologic clinics·2026
Same journal

Sports-Related Peripheral Nerve Injuries.

Neurologic clinics·2026
Same journal

Active Rehabilitation and Return to Play in Sports-Related Concussion.

Neurologic clinics·2026
Same journal

Autonomic Assessment and Management in Sports-Related Concussion.

Neurologic clinics·2026
Same journal

Management of Vestibular Symptoms in Sports-Related Concussion.

Neurologic clinics·2026
Same journal

Neuropsychological Assessment in Sport-Related Concussion: Evidence, Controversies, and Clinical Applications.

Neurologic clinics·2026
See all related articles

Understanding neurotoxicology and developmental toxicology is crucial for patient care and public health. Research advances help clinicians interpret complex exposure data and counsel patients effectively, considering both individual and population risks.

Area of Science:

  • Neurotoxicology
  • Developmental Toxicology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Epidemiologic and animal studies provide data on toxic agents but are difficult to translate to individual clinical encounters.
  • Identifying specific neurotoxic environmental agents remains a significant challenge for clinicians.
  • Understanding dose-response relationships, like with lead exposure, is critical for assessing both individual and population risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing importance and challenges in neurotoxicology and developmental toxicology.
  • To emphasize the need for improved clinical understanding of chemical exposures.
  • To underscore the significance of accurate risk assessment for public health policy and patient counseling.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current research in neurotoxicology and developmental toxicology.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of the limitations and biases in scientific data.
  • Discussion of clinical translation of research findings.

    • Main Results:

    • Advances in molecular biology and toxicology are aiding research.
    • Improved clinical understanding can alleviate patient anxiety and guide treatment.
    • Population-level risks, such as those from lead exposure affecting intelligence, can outweigh individual risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinicians must critically evaluate scientific literature, acknowledging its limitations.
    • Effective patient counseling requires both scientific accuracy and interpersonal judgment.
    • Translating complex toxicology research into actionable clinical practice and policy is essential for public health.