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Efficacy and safety of scorpion antivenom plus prazosin compared with prazosin alone for venomous scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus) sting: randomised open label clinical trial [PDF]
Objective Envenomation by Mesobuthus tamulus scorpion sting can result in serious cardiovascular effects. Scorpion antivenom is a specific treatment for scorpion sting. Evidence for the benefit of scorpion antivenom and its efficacy compared with that of
Bawaskar, Himmatrao Saluba +1 more
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Scorpion sting pain: Which way to treat? [PDF]
, 2012 The objective of reporting this case is to highlight the clinical usefulness of chloroquine in the management of scorpion sting pain with the hope of stimulating interest and research, especially in areas where local anesthetic agents may not be ...
Amucheazi, AO, Umeh, BU
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Chemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The subfamily Gomphrenoideae is composed of about 480 accepted species, many of which have been historically used as medicinal plants, reason why they have been studied in terms of chemical profile, biological activity, and safety. This review consolidates the advances in research on this subfamily over the past 47 years, emphasizing its ...
Dayanna Isabel Araque Gelves +3 more
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Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Following Scorpion Sting Envenomation; a Case Report and Review of Literature [PDF]
Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2015 Background: Scorpion sting envenomation generally causes treatable local and systemic effects; however, in rare cases, the victims might experience sequels in end organs such as central nervous system.
Faisal Abdullah Alsawafi +5 more
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The Scorpion And The Frog: A False Narrative Of Human Nature [PDF]
, 2013 The Scorpion and the Frog is an age-old fable, having taken various forms over the past centuries.1 In the story, a scorpion asks a frog to carry him across a river. The frog is hesitant to agree because the scorpion might sting him on the trip.
Kanarek, Jaret, Silverman, Karen
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A biodistribution study of Hemiscorpius lepturus scorpion venom and available polyclonal antivenom in rats [PDF]
, 2012 The purpose of the present study was to investigate the biodistribution profile of the venom of Hemiscorpius lepturus, the most dangerous scorpion in Iran.
Babaee, MH +4 more
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Scorpions and Scorpionism in Roudan County, Southern Iran
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2019 Background: Every year, thousands of cases and many deaths from scorpion sting are reported in tropical areas of South and Southwestern parts of Iran. The aim of this study was to identify the fauna and dangerous species of scorpions in Roudan County ...
Mehran Shahi +6 more
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Case study on Vrischika Damsha managed with Arkapatra Ghrita Dhara and Dasanga Agada [PDF]
, 2021 Many people die every year because of venomous animal bites and stings. Among venomous stings, scorpion stings are a major cause of global public health issues associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Worldwide, only about 30 of the estimated
Dr. Ambili TS +3 more
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Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.Traditional Chinese medicine in atherosclerosis: multi‐target modulation of pathogenesis. ABSTRACT Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease and a major global health concern. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have demonstrated multi‐target therapeutic potential against atherosclerosis by modulating inflammatory responses ...
Dilaram Nijat +5 more
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ETHNOMEDICINAL USES IN SCORPION POISONING (GONUSU VISHA) IN SRI LANKAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE [PDF]
, 2018 Scorpions use their sting as a defensive weapon or as a mechanism to incapacitate prey. The scorpion sting possesses venom and the character of the poison depends on the scorpion species. Some may lead to death.
Ediriweera, *E.R.H.S.S. +2 more
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