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Toxicology feed & podcast from Matt Zuckerman #FOAMed Tweets contain no medical advice. Opinions expressed are solely my own #FOAMTox

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How can toxicologists use their skills to work in Med School curriculum? Checkout our panel discussion tomorrow. #ACMT2023
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Former porn star Nacho Vidal to stand trial for death by toad venom euroweeklynews.com/2021/03/1…
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The #CO surge that comes with bad weather. Stay safe @TXPoisonControl npr.org/sections/live-update…

'A Disaster Within A Disaster': Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Cases Are Surging In Texas

Health officials told NPR that 450 carbon monoxide-related calls have been made statewide since Feb. 11, as residents scrambling for warmth turn to heat sources like grills, stoves and generators.

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Blue dogs found roaming near abandoned chemical plant newsweek.com/blue-dogs-chemi…
Blue Dogs Found Roaming Near Abandoned Chemical Plant

Blue Dogs Found Roaming Near Abandoned Chemical Plant

It is believed the dogs may have turned blue after being exposed to chemicals at an abandoned factory near to where the photograph was taken.

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We sit down with ⁦@RMPDC1956⁩ tox fellow, ⁦⁦@DenverEMed⁩ ⁦@CUEmergency⁩ alum, and possibly the nicest person in the world Dr. Camarena-Michel to talk about caustic ingestions podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs &...

Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs &...

Education Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Paramedic training is over, you’re in the front seat now. Whether day 1 or day 1,000 you can’t shake the fear you’re underprepared. You were taught to systema...

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The US trial of IV silibinin (Legalon) for amatoxin mushroom poisoning has been TERMINATED by the sponsor. The complex, highly flawed, and uncontrolled study design rendered it impossible to determine the efficacy of silibinin. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00915681
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Future #Toxlings we salute you
DenverEM (@DenverEMed) profile pictureDenverEM@DenverEMed19 Nov 2020
We are thrilled to announce a few of our incredible residents will be staying with us for fellowships in EMS (Dr. Orpet & Dr. Engeln) & Med Tox (Dr. Pepin & Dr. Matsler)! #ThisIsDenverEM #Luckyus #Proud
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"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice" a very small, slight bend nyti.ms/2ITqsLV

Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges for Opioid Sales (Published 2020)

The Justice Department announced an $8 billion settlement with the company. Members of the Sackler family will pay $225 million in civil penalties but criminal investigations continue.

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Very thoughtful and balanced approach to prehospital ketamine use for severely agitated patients. Law enforcement purposes is NOT an appropriate indication. acmt.net/cgi/page.cgi/_zine.… @acmtmedtox
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Today's the day! #NACCT2020 @acmtmedtox pre-meeting symposium is on 9:00 am - 4:30 pm CST! @AACTinfo @twtoxmd @DavidJuurlink @MichelleRuha @eapcct @MENATOX @asiatox
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#firesidetox is back! On 7/28 at 3pm EST join us to discuss #covid19 therapeutics and Toxicities. Paper in @JMT_tweets FREE OPEN ACCESS: link.springer.com/article/10…
COVID-19: Therapeutics and Their Toxicities

COVID-19: Therapeutics and Their Toxicities

Journal of Medical Toxicology - SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus that emerged in 2019 and is causing the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no current standard of care. Clinicians need to be mindful of...

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Treatment for beta-blocker poisoning: a systematic review tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Treatment for beta-blocker poisoning: a systematic review

Treatment for beta-blocker poisoning: a systematic review

Introduction: Beta-adrenoreceptor antagonist (beta-blocker) poisoning is a common overdose which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.Objective: To evaluate the effects of treatments for...

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Sadly relevant militaryhealth.bmj.com/conte…
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#TearGas
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Sad...styrene vapor leak at a factory kills 13 and makes hundreds of people ill. Though not on the same scale, reminiscent of Bhopal 1984 bbc.com/news/world-asia-indi…
India gas leak: At least 11 dead after Visakhapatnam incident

India gas leak: At least 11 dead after Visakhapatnam incident

Many people taken to hospital complained of a burning sensation in the eyes and difficulty breathing.

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F.D.A. Orders Companies to Submit Antibody Test Data nyti.ms/3dfx3dk

F.D.A. Orders Companies to Submit Antibody Test Data (Published 2020)

The agency had come under fire from members of Congress and other groups for allowing dozens of wildly inaccurate tests to proliferate without oversight.

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⁦@alvarezzzy⁩ Great minds think alike! Unfortunately not a mirage. No Hx DM and on no meds. Says he started losing his vision 6 hours before coming in and now could only see hand waving
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Joint statement by @AACTinfo and @acmtmedtox cautioning about the use of cleaning products and disinfectants for COVID-19: mailchi.mp/clintox/aact-acmt…
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Don't drink isopropyl, unless it's special #AllNatural #ToxNow brand #isopropyl. Guaranteed to make that special acetone that kills #COVID19 and your stomach lining.
Bryan D Hayes PharmD (@PharmERToxGuy) profile pictureBryan D Hayes PharmD@PharmERToxGuy24 Apr 2020
Please don't do this. Respectfully, all toxicologists. Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean' the lungs nbcnews.com/politics/donald-… via @nbcnews
Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean' the lungs

Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean' the lungs

A Homeland Security official, under questioning from reporters, later said federal laboratories are not considering such a treatment option.

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