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Polymeric Nanoparticles for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Snakebite

Macromolecular 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, Thomas Oliver, Alexander N. Baker   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Clinical 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, Nerisa Thornsri, Pattaraporn Mekavuthikul, Junporn Kongwatcharapong   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neurotoxic Snakebite Presenting with Early Neck Pain and Muscle Weakness: A Case Report of a Diagnostic Pitfall

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Introduction: Neurotoxic envenomation often presents with non-specific neurological symptoms and minimal local signs, which can delay appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
T. Neithiya, Jayan Jayapalan Nair, Krishnadutt Chavali   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Case Report of Postpartum Hemorrhage Secondary to Snake Bite Envenomation: A Pathogenesis and Current Management Review

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Snakebite envenomation (SBE) is a tropical disease with significant global morbidity and mortality, particularly affecting low‐resource settings. During pregnancy, SBE poses unique challenges, increasing both maternal and fetal mortality. Limited access to antivenom and delayed treatment further worsen outcomes.
Felipe Loza-Hernandez, Alexis Haro, Gabriela Carrión, Homero Loza, Karuna Sharma   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Characteristics of Snakebite Envenomings in Taiwan

Toxins
Snakebite envenomings continue to represent a major public health concern in Taiwan because of the presence of various venomous snakes whose habitats intersect with human activities. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the clinical characteristics, complications, and management strategies associated with snakebite envenomings in Taiwan ...
Yan-Chiao Mao, Po-Yu Liu, Kuo-Lung Lai, Yi Luo, Kuang-Ting Chen, Chih-Sheng Lai   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Exploration of the Inhibitory Potential of Varespladib for Snakebite Envenomation [PDF]

Molecules, 2018
Phospholipase A2s (PLA2) is a major component of snake venom with diverse pathologic toxicities and, therefore, a potential target for antivenom therapy. Varespladib was initially designed as an inhibitor of mammal PLA2s, and was recently repurposed to a broad-spectrum inhibitor of PLA2 in snake venom.
Yiding Wang, Jing Zhang, Denghong Zhang, Huixiang Xiao, Shengwei Xiong, Chunhong Huang   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources

First‐Aid Practices and Knowledge Regarding Snake and Scorpion Bites Among Patients Attending Onandjokwe State Hospital, Namibia: A Hospital‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study

Emergency Medicine International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Snake and scorpion bites pose a significant public health burden, with an estimated global annual morbidity rate of 5.4 million and 1.2 million, respectively. Various first‐aid methods are commonly practiced in communities, aiming to improve the chances of survival after bites.
Petrus Uushona, Albertina M. N. Shatri, Jincheng Wang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Enduring Challenge of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Khartoum State, Sudan

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) disproportionately affect impoverished populations in tropical regions. Despite their significant health burden, data on NTD prevalence and distribution are limited in many areas, including Khartoum State, Sudan.
Babiker Mohamed Rahamtalla, Max Carlos Ramirez-Soto   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Japanese Traditional Medicine for the Treatment of Swelling Caused by Gloydius blomhoffii Snakebites

Traditional &Kampo Medicine, Volume 13, Issue 1, April 2026.
Yuki Nakano, Yasuhito Irie, Kasumi Satoh, Manabu Okuyama, Hajime Nakae   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of an Immunofluorescence Lateral Flow Assay for Detecting Four Medically Important Snake Venoms in China

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Snakebite envenomation requires rapid venom identification for effective treatment, a need unmet by current diagnostics in China. This study aimed to develop a rapid, multiplex immunofluorescence lateral flow assay for the simultaneous detection of four major venomous snakes: Deinagkistrodon acutus, Bungarus multicinctus, Naja atra, and Agkistrodon ...
Linsheng Zeng, Yannan Che, Chuanjun Guo, Linhua Liu, Guoxin Wang, Minwen Chen, Jun Ruan, Zhizhun Mo, Yanjun Li, Xinzhi Li, Guangdong Tong, Yuxiang Liu, Zhongyi Zeng, Rajib Chowdhury   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source