Toxicology
From the Journals
New drug reporting limit may overlook cannabis in children
“Confirming THC-COOH in children’s and adolescents’ urine may be relevant at concentrations less than 15 ng/mL, particularly if child protection...
News
AHA updates CPR guidelines on cardiac arrest after poisoning
The update reflects treatment advances and new knowledge, including the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for...
From the Journals
Ontario case shows potential supplement risk for consumers
Heavy metals are sometimes intentionally added to Ayurvedic supplements for perceived healing properties.
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Increasing number of children being poisoned by liquid nicotine
“Even vapes that appear more child-resistant – because their nicotine is sealed inside a removable cartridge – present a risk, because the...
Conference Coverage
Sulfonylureas as street drugs: Hidden hypoglycemia cause
Sulfonylureas have no potential for abuse, but they physically resemble Valiums and are easier for illicit drug dealers to obtain because they’re...
From the Journals
‘Shocking’ data on what’s really in melatonin gummies
The investigators found that consuming some products as directed could expose consumers, including children, to doses that are 40-130 times...
Commentary
How safe is the blackout rage gallon drinking trend?
Binge drinking is a huge problem in the United States in general, particularly with young people – teenagers and young adults.
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Tranq-contaminated fentanyl now in 48 states, DEA warns
Xylazine was first approved by the FDA in 1972 as a sedative and analgesic for use only in animals, but is increasingly being detected in illicit...
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Opioid overdose is an important cause of postpartum death
Ob.gyns. have an opportunity to screen patients to identify those at high risk for opioid use disorder or opioid overdose, and a new law eases...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA moves to stop the spread of illicit ‘tranq’ in the U.S.
The agency “remains concerned about the increasing prevalence of xylazine mixed with illicit drugs,” said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, MD....
From the Journals
Buprenorphine proves effective for fentanyl users in the ED
A new study provides additional information about emergency department buprenorphine as fentanyl becomes increasingly prevalent.