Tag: Poisons
Poison Control Center Data Detail Peds Exposure to Buprenorphine
Children aged <6 have greater odds of hospital admission than teens with single-substance exposure
Pediatric Exposures to Liquid Nicotine Down From 2015 to 2016
Still poses serious risk to children; decrease likely in part to law requiring child-resistant packaging
Chronic Dosing of Apricot Kernel Extract May Lead to Hypoxia
Self-prescription of kernel extract reported for five years; cyanide toxicity confirmed in blood analysis
CDC: 14 in California Poisoned by Amanita phalloides Mushrooms
Foraging by novices tied to three people needing liver transplants and permanent brain damage in a child
FDA Warns of Inaccurate Results From Certain Lead Tests
But the majority of tests are unaffected, U.S. officials say
CDC: Children Getting Ill From Ingesting Gel Hand Sanitizer
Some older children may be intentionally consuming brands containing alcohol, researchers say
OD Risk Up in Children Whose Mothers Are Prescribed Opioids
Second study finds opioids stored unsafely in many households with children
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals Pose a Poisoning Risk to Children
Not uncommon for toddlers to ingest medications intended for dogs and cats
Lead Poisoning Possible From Glazed Mexican Ceramics
Canadian woman's illness highlights danger from glazes with high lead levels
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Deaths Down 1999 to 2014
Additional study needed to demonstrate the efficacy of residential CO alarms
