Publications by authors named "M Reynoso-Garcia"
An increase in neoplasms in Mexican children has been reported. In 1991, the incidence in children from Mexico City (MC) was 70 (x 10(6) child/year), although this rate might be underestimated. The aim of the present study was to estimate the incidence of malignant neoplasms in children resident in MC attending Social Security (SS) hospitals.
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- A 2-year and 9-month-old girl died from acute poisoning after being given 40 ml of epazote oil (chenopodium) by a curandera, leading to severe clinical symptoms like coma, seizures, and respiratory failure.
- Postmortem examinations revealed critical brain damage, pneumonia, and other organ issues, suggesting a severe reaction to the toxic compound.
- The active ingredient, ascaridol, was found in the oil at a dangerously high level (1,560 mg), significantly exceeding the previously recommended dose of 60 mg for treating parasitic diseases, highlighting the risk of herbal remedies when misused.