10 Pitfalls of Salicylate Poisoning
Salicylates, principally acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or aspirin), remain a common cause of poisoning morbidity and mortality. In…
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10 Pitfalls of Salicylate Poisoning
Salicylates, principally acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or aspirin), remain a common cause of poisoning morbidity and mortality. In... -
Toxicology Answer: Milkweed (Asclepias)
Milkweed, genus Asclepias, (named by Linnaeus as Asclepius (Ἀσκληπιός) in 1753) is a plant widely distributed across... -
Toxicology Question: Which Plant’s Sap Causes Severe Contact Dermatitis?
QUESTION: Which plant‘s sap causes severe contact dermatitis and must be washed off skin immediately after contact?...
Toxicology Answer: Milkweed (Asclepias)
Milkweed, genus Asclepias, (named by Linnaeus as Asclepius (Ἀσκληπιός) in 1753) is a plant widely distributed across…
Toxicology Question: Which Plant’s Sap Causes Severe Contact Dermatitis?
QUESTION: Which plant‘s sap causes severe contact dermatitis and must be washed off skin immediately after contact?…
Toxicology Answer: The Fig Tree
Background My favorite part of the fig plant (Ficus carica L.) is the fruit, of course. These…
Toxicology Question: What Biblical Plant Can Cause Severe Eye Irritation?
Hint: It produces a tasty fruit. Click here to read the answer.
8 Pitfalls in Recognition and Management of Acetaminophen Toxicity
About one billion doses of acetaminophen are taken safely per annum, and 60 million people in the…
Toxicology Q&A: Which Plant’s Sap Is Toxic to the Eyes?
HINT: It can cause mild conjunctivitis to severe keratouveitis and even blindness if contact occurs with your…
Toxicology Answer: The Periwinkle
Answer: Periwinkle, or Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus rosea), is a tropical perennial that was brought to Europe in…
Toxicology Question: The Pinwheel of Poison
Question: Nicknamed sorcerer’s violet, fairy’s paintbrush, and fiore di morte (flower of death in Italian), and often…
Toxicology Answer: Take Care with the Bigleaf Hydrangea
Answer: Bigleaf Hydrangea This ornamental deciduous shrub can grow to six feet tall and are often seen…