Tag: Poisons
FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin-Lightening Creams
Potentially harmful ingredients are hydroquinone or mercury, according to the agency
Wife of California Congressman Died After Using Herbal Remedy
Cause of death listed in report was dehydration due to gastroenteritis caused by 'adverse effects of white mulberry leaf ingestion'
2012 to 2021 Saw Increase in Pediatric Ingestions of Melatonin
Pediatric melatonin ingestions accounted for 4.9 percent of all pediatric ingestions reported in 2021 versus 0.6 percent in 2012
FDA Warns of Rising Dangers of Unapproved Drug Tianeptine
Possible risks from taking the drug include accidental poisoning and addiction
Blood Lead Reference Value in Children Updated to 3.5 µg/dL
Screening efforts should be focused on populations at high risk based on age of housing, sociodemographic risk factors
Poisoning Related to Ivermectin Exposure for COVID-19 Described
In August 2021, 21 calls were received by Oregon Poison Center; six people were hospitalized for toxic effects resulting from use
Blood Lead Levels Detected in Half of Children Tested
Young children with public insurance and living in communities with more pre-1950s housing and poverty at increased risk
Toxic Leaded Gasoline Is Finished Globally
Use of the fuel has been linked to a wide range of human health problems
Child Injuries, Deaths Spur Recall of 10 Million Magnet Balls, Cubes
Products sold online at Neoballs.com and ZenMagnets.com beginning in January 2009
Cannabis Exposures Higher in States With Legalized Marijuana
Exposures reported to poison control most commonly involve unprocessed plant materials
