by Howard Greller In the late 1880’s, University of Hamburg Professor Ludwig von schlechte Schalentiere was convicted for the shocking and untimely deaths of tens of his fellow Hamburgers. Proclaiming his innocence until his death in prison, he would never live to see his name cleared. What led to the suspected poisoning deaths of so […]
Tox and Hound – Lifeguard Lessons
by Andrew Stolbach Toxicology and swimming pool management are both applied forms of chemistry. My six summers as a lifeguard and pool operator prepared me to be a doctor as well as any class in medical school (I’m looking at you, histology.) I now work in an emergency department and specialize in toxicology. And, while […]
Tox and Hound – Some Like It HOT
by Dan Rusyniak Stimulant-Induced Hyperthermia, a (sort of) memoir. I will admit my biases up front. This post is based primarily on my own research or the research of people I have collaborated with. There may be other viewpoints out there, but I will stick with what and who I know. If someone disagrees with […]
Tox and Hound – Fellow Friday – The Cardiovascular Toxicity of Plant Sodium Channel Openers
When you’re having a bad day, consider the teratogenic effects of the Veratrum alkaloid, cyclopamine. Scientists say that an attempt to understand sodium channel openers, in and of itself, may produce similar effects. The Cardiovascular Toxicity of Plant Sodium Channel Openers Mad Honey, Cyclopic Ruminants, Sneezing Powder, and Herbal Death Grayanotoxins, Veratrum Alkaloids, and Aconitum […]
Tox and Hound – Archery: The Official Sport of Medical Toxicology
A very special welcome to our newest hound, Dr. Trevonne Thompson! You can learn more about him here . . . by Trevonne Thompson Archery should be recognized as the official sport of medical toxicology. Medical Toxicology is, by my own estimation, an avant-garde specialty, and is arguably the best specialty in medicine. While its modern history, […]
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