Emergen-Sea Medicine: Overview of Marine Envenomations
Part 1 of 2 Surf and turf, anyone? And when I say “surf,” I am, of course,…
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Emergen-Sea Medicine: Overview of Marine Envenomations
Part 1 of 2 Surf and turf, anyone? And when I say “surf,” I am, of course,... -
Toxicology Answer: What toxin makes this pretty plant one to watch for—and avoid?
See Question Answer: Urushiol Appearance “Leaves of three, let them be!” The distal cluster of leaves often... -
Toxicology Question: What Is This Toxic Flower, and When Does It Bloom?
QUESTION: At what time of year should you watch for this lovely but toxic bloom? Click here...
Toxicology Answer: What toxin makes this pretty plant one to watch for—and avoid?
See Question Answer: Urushiol Appearance “Leaves of three, let them be!” The distal cluster of leaves often…
Toxicology Question: What Is This Toxic Flower, and When Does It Bloom?
QUESTION: At what time of year should you watch for this lovely but toxic bloom? Click here…
Toxicology Answer: Don’t Eat the Lovely Iris
See Question Answer: Late spring and early summer. Iris (Greek for “rainbow”) is a group of flowers…
webPOISONCONTROL Is an Automated Online Toxicology Tool for Patients
Currently, almost 6,000 people call poison control centers every day. An additional 4,000 to 9,000 people per…
Toxicology Q&A Answer: Castor Beans Can Kill, and the Oil Is Iffy, Too
See question Answer: Both! The castor plant is a beautiful, large semi-woody shrub that can grow to…
Toxicology Q&A Question: What’s Poisonous on the Castor Plant?
QUESTION: Which causes toxicity from this plant: the beans or the oil? Click here for the answer.
Intoxication from Synthetic-Cannabinoid-Receptor Agonists Often Missed
Nearly half of patients with suspected synthetic-cannabinoid-receptor agonist (SCRA) intoxication test negative for an SCRA, and many…
Toxicology Q&A Answer: Yes, the Amanita Muscaria Mushroom Is Toxic
Click here for question. Answer: Mario was right! A. Muscaria are toxic and hallucinogenic. The Amanita muscaria…
Toxicology Q&A Question: Is Mario’s Toxic Shroom Harmful?
Question Is Mario’s toxic shroom harmful in reality? Click here for the answer.