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Aix Marseille Univ, APHM, INSERM, IRD, SESSTIM, Hôpital Sainte Marguerite, Clinical Pharmacology and Poison Control Centre, 13274 Marseille, France.
Objective: In some regions of the globe, accidental food confusion regarding plants can cause severe poisoning events and deaths. The aim of this study was to report on those confusions from the Marseille Poison Control Centre's (PCC) experience from 2002 to 2023.
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A Study on Deliberate Self-Harm by Poisoning and Associated Risk Factors at Batticaloa Teaching Hospital.
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University Medical Unit, Batticaloa Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa, LKA.
Background: Deliberate self-harm (DSH) by poisoning is a significant public health concern worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the demographic, socioeconomic, and psychological factors contributing to self-harm by poisoning in patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka.
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Multi-disciplinary Research Unit, Government Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Front Pharmacol
February 2024
Department of Pathobiology, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Rawalakot, Pakistan.
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- The Kashmir Himalaya has a rich variety of plant life, some of which can be poisonous to livestock, leading to economic losses and health issues.
- This study focuses on the toxic plants in District Muzaffarabad by gathering traditional knowledge from 70 respondents and validating findings through experiments on rats.
- A total of 46 poisonous plant species were identified, with leaves being the most toxic part, and the liver being the most affected organ; clinical symptoms in rats included decreased appetite, respiratory issues, and other health problems.
Poisoning by L. in Franconia Geese.
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February 2024
Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari, 70010 Valenzano, Italy.
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- The study investigates the sudden poisoning of four 3-month-old Franconia geese after they accidentally ingested oleander plant clippings, resulting in severe symptoms and death within 15-90 minutes.
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- Detection of oleandrin, a toxic cardiac glycoside, in multiple organs highlights the need for rapid veterinary care following oleander ingestion to improve diagnosis and treatment for affected animals.
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