If you’re into tox you’ll want to keep an eye on ‘The Poison Review” website edited by Leon Gussow.
Welcome to The Poison Review, a critical update and evaluation of recent scientific literature, news stories, and cultural events related to the field of medical toxicology. Our interests are wide-ranging and eclectic, since we take our philosophy from Paracelsus, often called the father of toxicology: “All things are poison and nothing is without poison, only the dose permits something not to be poisonous.”
Hidden amongst the literature reviews are gems like this ‘911 Call: Marijuana Overdose‘:
Today’s TPR post is Irukandji Syndrome Case Series From Australia’s Tropical Northern Territory, a paper mentioned here on ‘LITFL’ once or twice before (!). As well as commentary on the paper there are some entertaining video clips worth checking out…
Thanks to Mark Mycyk via The Chicago Toxcast for the tip off about TPR.
Visit these ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ links to learn more about Irukandji syndrome:
- Irukandji Syndrome
- Toxicology Conundrum #008
- Toxicology Conundrum #009
- Jack Barnes and the Irukandji Enigma
- Irukandji in moving pictures
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