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Poisoning caused by organophosphates (OP) is a public health problem in parts of the world where they are widely used in pesticides. The commonly misused organophosphates in Kenya include dimethoate, …
Read MoreDrowning accidents are tragic events and they can happen to people whether they are skilled swimmers or not. Drowning accidents claim the majority of deaths in children. With the expected …
Read MoreAllergy to insect venom refers to a clinical reaction to one or more stings that is greater than would be expected in the general population and results from sensitization to specific …
Read MoreLightning is a natural atmospheric electrical discharge that occurs between regions of net positive and net negative electrical charges created when warm low-pressure air rises through cold high pressure air. …
Read MoreOrganophosphorus pesticide self-poisoning is an important clinical problem in rural regions of the developing world, and kills an estimated 200 000 people every year. Organophosphorus compounds causes toxicity through inactivation of …
Read MoreSince 1930, blood pressure (Bp) measurement has been a widely accepted tool for cardiovascular assessment. It is relied upon in a variety of healthcare settings including identifying clinical deterioration, informing …
Read MoreQuinolone antibiotics, first developed in the 1960s, kill bacteria by blocking enzymes called class II topoisomerases involved in DNA replication. Later in the 1980s fluorine atoms were added to the …
Read MoreWhat is iron poisoning Iron poisoning occur when a person, usually a child, ingests too much iron syrup or pills. Expectant mothers often takes iron supplements during pregnancy. If these …
Read MoreAntihistamines (H1 receptor antagonists) are commonly found in over-the-counter and prescription medications used for motion sickness, control of allergy-related itching, and cough and cold palliation and used as sleep aids …
Read MoreOrganophosphate insecticides are the most common method of poisoning in Kenya but herbicide poisoning is also a method of suicide and is equally associated with high morbidity and mortality. Among different …
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