Medical Toxicology

Latest medical toxicology news and updates

Stay informed with the latest in medical toxicology. Explore news on research, poisoning outbreaks, global trends, and new treatments. Our news section covers everything from environmental toxins to regulatory updates, keeping you ahead in this field.

Chart showing a significant rise in ketamine detection based on CDC data, with a bar graph illustrating increasing levels over time. The image includes the CDC logo at the top left and labels indicating various statistics, with a prominent upward trend line and percentage increase displayed in the top right

Substance Abuse and Overdose

Rising Incidence of Ketamine Detection in Overdose Deaths

Post on 11 Nov 2024

Image of dietary supplement bottles labeled ZoomMax and ZapMax with a caution symbol, indicating an FDA recall due to undeclared drug ingredients. Background includes a clipboard with a recall notice and a subtle FDA logo watermark for added context

Public Health Warnings and Recalls

Nationwide Recall of ZoomMax and ZapMax Dietary Supplements Due to Hidden Drug Ingredients

Post on 10 Nov 2024

Hospital scene showing the aftermath of alcohol poisoning in Iran, with a medical toxicologist reviewing charts and data on counterfeit alcohol dangers, emergency care for patients, and prevention strategies

Poisoning Outbreaks and Incidents

Silent Killer: Unmasking the Deadly Rise of Alcohol Poisoning in Iran – An Interview with Dr. Omid Mehrpour

Post on 14 Oct 2024

Sea turtle in a tropical ocean, representing hidden dangers of chelonitoxism caused by consuming sea turtles

Toxic Plants and Animals

Rising Concerns Over Sea Turtle Consumption: A Toxicological Threat

Post on 19 Sept 2024

Map of the United States highlighting regions, particularly the Southern US, indicating varying levels of Delta-8 THC exposure, with cannabis leaves and poison center symbols emphasizing the connection between cannabis regulations and public health concerns.

Poisoning Outbreaks and Incidents

Surge in Delta-8 THC Exposures Raises Public Health Concerns and Calls for Consistent Regulation Across US States

Post on 22 Aug 2024

Doctors and researchers in a hospital emergency room analyzing machine learning models on computer screens. The screens display data and graphs related to acute diquat poisoning, highlighting the high predictive accuracy of models like random forest, logistic regression, SVM, and gradient boosting. Medical charts and SHapley Additive ExPlanations (SHAP) values illustrate key risk factors. The scene captures focused collaboration and innovation in using machine learning for predicting death risk in poisoning cases.

Latest Research and Studies

Innovative Machine Learning Models Predict Death Risk in Acute Diquat Poisoning

Post on 04 Aug 2024

Diagram illustrating the potential link between heavy metals and Alzheimer's disease, showing sources of cadmium (polluted plants, tobacco, industrial pollution), mercury (nature and environment, vaccines, fishes, developing countries), and lead (industrial pollution, paints), and their pathways into the brain, leading to amyloid β formation, oxidative stress, neurotransmitter interactions, and DNA methylation.

Latest Research and Studies

Groundbreaking Study Links Cadmium Exposure to Alzheimer’s Disease

Post on 31 Jul 2024

Illustration depicting the intubation needs in methanol-poisoned patients in a hospital ICU setting. The foreground shows a patient in a hospital bed connected to monitoring equipment. Icons represent key clinical predictors such as GCS score, ICU admission status, age, BUN, AST, and VBG_HCO3 lab results. In the background, a flowchart illustrates AI models (LSTM, RF, XGB) with data inputs and prediction outputs. Medical staff are shown performing the intubation process, highlighting the critical nature of this procedure in severe methanol poisoning cases.

Latest Research and Studies

Breakthrough in Predicting Intubation Needs for Methanol-Poisoned Patients Using AI

Post on 15 Jul 2024

A female researcher using a breathalyzer in a laboratory to diagnose alcohol poisoning, illustrating the novel method combining breathalyzer results with spectrophotometric measurements to differentiate types of alcohol, enhancing diagnostic accuracy in toxicology.

Latest Research and Studies

Novel Method Revolutionizes Alcohol Poisoning Diagnosis

Post on 07 Jul 2024

Young child holding a liquid laundry detergent capsule, highlighting the risks and dangers of pediatric poisoning from household cleaning products.

Latest Research and Studies

New Study Sheds Light on Laboratory Features in Acute Pediatric Poisoning with Liquid Laundry Detergent Capsules

Post on 05 Jul 2024

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