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Polymeric Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Snakebite

open access: yesMacromolecular Chemistry and Physics, Volume 227, Issue 1, 15 January 2026.
Snakebite envenomation affects between 1.8 and 5.5 million people annually, many of whom suffer disabilities or even death. Current antivenoms are composed of plasma‐derived antibodies. However, there remains an underexplored opportunity to utilise polymer‐based nanoparticles.
Neil Prabhakar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioactive Phenolic Compounds from Thapsia garganica L. Different Parts: HPLC‐DAD Profiling,Cholinesterase Inhibition, and Antioxidant Potential

open access: yesChemistrySelect, Volume 11, Issue 1, 8 January 2026.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the biological properties of methanolic and petroleum ether (PE) extracts from the roots and flowers of Thapsia garganica L., providing new insights into its potential medicinal uses. Although T. garganica has a long history in traditional medicine, the anticholinesterase and tyrosinase‐inhibiting activities of this ...
Rania Arabi   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Envenomation by the Malagasy colubrid snake Langaha madagascariensis

open access: yesJournal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2008
This report documents a case of envenomation by a Malagasy opisthoglyphous snake, Langaha madagascariensis. The snake bit the finger of a healthy adult man who was attempting to record its morphological measurements as part of a biodiversity survey which
NC D'Cruze
doaj   +1 more source

Patterns and Outcomes of Poisoning Among Older Adults in Thailand: A Four‐Year Retrospective Analysis From the Siriraj Poison Control Center

open access: yesClinical and Translational Science, Volume 19, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Poisoning among older adults poses unique challenges due to age‐related physiological changes, polypharmacy, and comorbidities. As Thailand transitions to a super‐aged society, this study characterizes poisoning patterns in Thai older adults to inform prevention strategies.
Pornchanok Monkaew   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Redefining snakebite envenoming as a zoonosis: disease incidence is driven by snake ecology, socioeconomics and anthropogenic impacts [PDF]

open access: gold, 2021
Gerardo Martín   +6 more
openalex   +1 more source

Factors Associated with Complications of Snakebite Envenomation in Health Facilities in the Cascades Region of Burkina Faso from 2016 to 2021

open access: yesTropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Snakebite envenomation remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in rural populations. This study identified factors associated with the complications of snakebite envenomation reported in the Cascades region of Burkina Faso.
Rene Kinda   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Echocardiography Guided Therapy for Myocarditis after Scorpion Sting Envenomation [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013
Objective: This study was to evaluate echocardiographic findings and its usefulness in clinical management of patients with scorpion sting envenomation. Material and Methods: A total of 84 consecutive patients were prospectively studied.
Suresh V Sagarad   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Coral Venom and Toxins as Protection Against Crown‐of‐Thorns Sea Star Attack

open access: yesMolecular Ecology, Volume 35, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Crown‐of‐thorns sea star (CoTS) outbreaks are a main cause of hard coral cover decline across the Indo‐Pacific, posing a major threat to the resilience of coral reefs. However, the drivers underlying CoTS feeding on preferred (e.g., Acropora species) versus non‐preferred (e.g., Porites species) are poorly understood. We hypothesised that coral
Lucy M. Gorman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hemograma de cães submetidos ao envenenamento experimental por Tityus serrulatus Canine blood profile after experimental envenomation by Tityus serrulatus

open access: yesArquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 2009
Avaliou-se o hemograma de 12 cães adultos, saudáveis (14,2±5,4kg) após a inoculação de veneno do escorpião amarelo (Tityus serrulatus). Os animais foram distribuídos em dois grupos (G), com seis em cada: os do GI foram usados como controle e receberam 0 ...
E.L. Ribeiro   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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