This study aims to establish an inventory of illicit drugs consumed in Côte d'Ivoire and to monitor consumption trends over recent years. Two levels of biological testing were used in this study: Nal von minden Drug-Screen® qualitative tests for screening and Roche Diagnostics THC II semi-quantitative tests for tetrahydrocannabinoid (TCH) quantification....

Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) is considered one of the most extensively used plasticizers in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products that include medical devices, food packaging and flooring materials. However, DEHP has been classified as an endocrine disruptor and there is a global concern regarding its effects on human and animal health. The current review seeks to summarize the existing body of literature on the toxicology of DEHP in relation to a wide variety of organ systems, including endocri...