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    Magnetic resonance imaging safety: principles and guidelines
    (Македонска академија на науките и уметностите, Одделение за биолошки и медицински науки = Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Section of Biological and Medical Sciences, 2012)
    This paper provides an overview of the published literature regarding magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety. It gives basic information about the electromagnetic fields that are generated during the MRI diagnostic procedure, followed by a description of the biological effects of those fields on humans. It concludes with a discussion of the safety issues related to MRI use in clinical practice, highlighting the existing MRI standards and guidelines.
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    Epidemiology of Disasters in the Republic of Macedonia and the Balkan Region: Improving Public Health Preparedness
    (Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2010-06)
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    LaPorte, Ron
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    Linkov, Faina
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    Public Health Aspects of Non-ionizing Radiation in Health determinants in the scope of new public health
    (Jacobs Verlag, Lage, Germany, 2005)
    Exposure to electromagnetic fields is not a new phenomenon. However, dur ing the 20th century, numerous man-made electromagnetic field sources used for individual, industrial and commercial purposes and in medicine have become the focus of the public health interest. All those new and advancing technologies, including power lines, microwave ovens, computer and TV screens, security de vices, radars, mobile cellular phones and their base stations, have made our life richer and easier. At the same time, they have brought with them concerns about possible health risks associated with their use, such as cancer, reduced fertility, memory loss, changes in the behaviour and development of children etc. In response to growing public health concerns over possible health effects from exposure to the electromagnetic field sources, in 1996 the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a large, multidisciplinary International Electro magnetic Field (EMF) Project. This project brings together current knowledge and available resources of key international and national agencies and scientific institutions (1). Despite the feeling of some people that more research needs to be done, the WHO and many other experts concluded that the current evidence does not con firm the existence of any health consequences from exposure to low level electro magnetic fields. There are some gaps in knowledge about the biological effects from long-time exposure and exposure to high levels, so more research is needed in these areas (2). The conflict between concerns about possible health effects from exposure to EMF and the development of electricity supply and telecommunications facilities has led to considerable economic consequences. But the lack of knowledge about the health consequences of technological advances may not be the sole reason for social opposition to innovations and further progress.
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    Cigarette Smoking and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
    (Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI, 2016-12-15)
    Kamceva, Gordana
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    Arsova-Sarafinovska, Zorica
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    Ruskovska, Tatjana
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    Zdravkovska, Milka
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    Kamceva-Panova, Lidija
    To determine whether cigarette smoking, as a risk factor for CAD, affects (anti)oxidant status.
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    Токсични елементи во ориз, пченично брашно и производи од брашно од македонскиот пазар
    (Institute of Public Health of the Republic of Macedonia/Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI, 2018-11-12)
    Надица Тодоровска
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    Орце Поповски
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    Безбедноста на житата и житните производи е од големо нутритивно и токсиколошко значење, бидејќи житната индустрија и нејзините производи имаат голема економска и социјална важност на светско ниво. Во ова пилот истражување е испитана концентрацијата на токсичните елементи во траги арсен, кадмиум и олово, во три мостри од различни производители на ориз: 11,67+5,69mg/kg, 25,67+6,43mg/kg, 47,67+18,01mg/kg, пченично брашно: 7+5mg/kg, 9+1,73mg/kg, 69,92+16,92mg/kg за As, Cd и Pb, соодветно, и производи од брашно (леб: 9,33+2,08mg/kg, 6,67+0,58mg/kg, 36+3,6mg/kg, тестенини: 1,61+1,15mg/kg, 2,67+2,08mg/kg, 30+7mg/kg и чајни колачи: 4,67+4,04mg/kg, 1,33+0,58mg/kg, 53+9,64mg/kg за As, Cd и Pb, соодветно) од македонскиот пазар, со употреба на хидридно генерирачка и електротермичка атомска апсорпциона спектрометрија со мокра дигестија. Извршена е пресметка на учеството во просечниот дневен внес за токсични елементи внесени преку дневна консумација на жито и производи од жито (20% од целодневниот оброк). Придонесот на As (9,86%), Cd (10,02%) и Pb (11,39 %) спореден со просечниот дневен внес и прифатливиот толериран дневен внес, PTDI, беше низок, што покажува дека овие производи се безбедни за употреба во однос на испитаните токсични елементи. Нивоата на токсичните елементи во мострите на македонскиот ориз, пченично брашно и производи од брашно се споредливи со резултатите добиени од различни делови од светот и нивниот внес не претставува здравствен ризик за потрошувачите.
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    Interagency Collaboration Topology for Counteracting Global Threats
    (Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2010-02)
    Galindo, Fernando
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    Gursky, Elin
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    LaPorte, Ron
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    Linkov, Faina
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    Rosddodivita, Alessandra
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    Noise induced sleep disturbance in adult population: Cross sectional study in Skopje urban centre
    (Institute od Immunobiology and Human Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University "Ss Kiril and Metodij", Skopje, 2009-09-15)
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    Vera Petrova
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    Aim. To evaluate sleep disturbance caused by environmental noise in residents of Skopje urban centre and to quantify the probability for sleep disturbance related to night-time noise exposure. Methods. Cross sectional study with noise measurements for determination of noise exposure indicator Lnight. A randomised sample was selected from adult population and directly interviewed with questionnaire for assessment of sleep disturbance. Results. 510 questionnaires were collected and the response rate was 72%, 8% of the population sample reported a high level of sleep disturbance and 18% reported a moderate level of sleep disturbance. The most frequent sources of noise were neighbourhood and road traffic. The most disturbed age group were individuals 51-65 years old, who were significantly more disturbed (p=0.010) than the age group of 41-50 years old. Differences in sleep disturbance were significant only for the group exposed to Lnight ≥ 56 dBA (Wald = 4.31; p = 0.04). Exposure to Lnight above 56 dBA had OR = 2.2 (95% CI 1.1 - 4.7) or double significant increase probability for sleep disturbance, compared with control group of subjects exposed to Lnight ≤ 45 dBA. Conclusion. Night time noise exposure above the established limit values significantly increased the risk for sleep disturbance. These findings induce necessity for reducing noise exposure, especially during night-time and for taking preventive measures.
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    КОВИД-19: ПРОФЕСИОНАЛНА БОЛЕСТ ИЛИ НЕСРЕЌА НА РАБОТА?
    (Лекарска комора на Р.С. Македонија - Vox Medici, 2020)
    Jovevski, Lazar
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    Petkovski, Milan
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    Biological Monitoring Among Workers Exposed to Inorganic Lead and Its Compounds
    (ID Design Press, 2011-12-01)
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    Objective: To explore the association between lead biomarkers and their deviations in the circumstances of occupational exposure, and influence of life style factors. Material and Methods: We performed cross-sectional study using 60 workers occupationally exposed to lead compared with 60 controls. All examinees were assessed by Questionnaire, and laboratory testing concerning blood lead level (BLL), activity of delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALAD) in blood, concentration of delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and coproporphyrin in urine, reticulocytes and erythrocytes with basophilic stippling (EBS). Results: The mean values of BLL and ALA were significantly higher, and mean ALAD activity was significantly lower in lead workers than in controls. Lead workers also had a higher rate of abnormal BLL, ALAD, and ALA, significant for BLL and ALAD. The average BLL values among exposed workers and controls in men were significantly higher. There was strong inverse correlation between distribution of ALAD values in exposed workers due to their BLL values. Significant correlation with mean ALAD values was shown for alcohol consumption, form of compounds, and use of protecting equipment, whereas with mean BLL values was shown for age, gender, exposure duration, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Conclusion: The data confirmed the association between occupational exposure and lead biomarkers abnormalities.