A case report and overview of Carbamate insecticide (Baygon) poisoning [PDF]
The following is a case report of a 55-year-old gentleman who experienced excessive exposure to Baygon® , a local carbamate insecticide spray. He developed symptoms that were compatible with cholinesterase inhibition, namely headache, light-headedness ...
Attard, Marlene, Muscat, Peter
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Death by chumbinho: aldicarb intoxication—regarding a corpse in decomposition [PDF]
Chumbinho is the popular name given to carbamate aldicarb (Temik), an insecticide commonly used in agriculture and highly toxic (LD50 = 0.9 mg/kg oral in rats) that has been sold clandestinely in several regions of Brazil.
Durão, C, Machado, MP
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Next‐Generation Biosensors for Real‐Time Quality Monitoring in the Food Industry
This graphical abstract highlights the use of biosensors for real‐time monitoring of food quality and safety across grains, dairy, meat, seafood, fruits, beverages, bakery, and packaging. Central to this is signal processing, enabling rapid, accurate detection of contaminants, spoilage, and adulterants from farm to fork.
Drisya Raj M. P. +8 more
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Methamidophos poisoning: A paediatric case report
Methamidophos is a highly hazardous organophosphate and is known to cause an acute cholinergic toxidrome. Methamidophos use is not allowed in South Africa and therefore local data pertaining to methamidophos poisoning is very limited, with no paediatric ...
Pierre de Villiers +5 more
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Overview of acute Chinese medicine poisoning in Hong Kong
Abstract Background Chinese medicine (CM) poisoning is relatively rare in Hong Kong. According to the Department of Health, only 17 cases of self‐medicated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)‐related poisoning were reported between 2019 and 2021—an average of approximately 5.7 cases per year.
Siu Kan Law, Yanping Wang, Xiao Xiao Wu
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Ambiguous Phorate Granules for Sesame Seeds Linked to Accidental Organophosphate Fatal Poisoning
Ingestion of organophosphate compound for suicidal attempt is a major health problem in developing countries. However, unintentional ingestion by an adult is rare.
S Khatiwada +4 more
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Outcome of secondary root canal treatment: a systematic review of the literature.
UNLABELLED: AIMS (I): To investigate the effects of study characteristics on the reported success rates of secondary root canal treatment (2 degrees RCT or root canal retreatment); and (ii) to investigate the effects of clinical factors on the success of
Gulabivala, K, Mann, V, Ng, Y-L
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Pesticide Residues in Foods in Ghana: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Pesticide use has surged globally to enhance agricultural productivity. However, this reliance, particularly in developing countries like Ghana, has raised concerns about pesticide residues in foods and their potential health impacts on the population. Exposure to pesticide residueshas been linked to acute poisoning, cancers,
Wisdom K. Ahiabor, Eric S. Donkor
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Utilization of plasmapheresis for organophosphate intoxication: A case report
Organophosphate (OP) compounds are extremely toxic chemicals that may be absorbed via skin, conjunctiva, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems. Treatment of OP poisoning is a critical and aggressive process which includes decontamination, antidote ...
Nezihat Rana Disel +3 more
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Pesticide poisoning of farm workers : implications of blood test results from Vietnam [PDF]
In this paper, the authors have assessed the incidence and determinants of pesticide poisoning among rice farmers in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Blood cholinesterase tests suggest that the incidence of poisoning from exposure to organophosphates and ...
Dasgupta, Susmita +4 more
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