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Important precautions when using Insulin

July 12, 2018June 8, 2023 - by Poison Sense

There is a significant difference in blood flow to various anatomic sites of injection (abdomen, deltoid, gluteus, and thigh) responsible for variability in insulin absorption and effect. Patients should therefore …

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Important facts about Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

July 5, 2018May 20, 2025 - by Poison Sense

DKA is a rare yet potentially fatal diabetic crisis that can occur in patients with both type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. The mortality rate is still high in developing …

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What to know about LEAD POISONING

June 28, 2018June 8, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Lead is ubiquitous in the environment, so, each one of us has some amount of lead in our blood. There is no known blood level of lead that is safe; …

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Sources of Mercury Poisoning

June 21, 2018June 8, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Mercury poisoning is a type of metal poisoning due to mercury exposure. Mercury interferes with the antioxidant capacity of cells leading to free radical damage to tissues and organs. The …

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Drink Spiking

June 14, 2018June 8, 2023 - by Poison Sense

To spike a drink means to put mind-altering substance such as drugs or alcohol into someone’s drink without their knowledge or permission in order to facilitate sexual assault or other …

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Why GHB Is Used As A Date Rape Drug

June 7, 2018June 8, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Date rape drugs,also called “club drugs”, are drugs used to assist in a sexual assault, which is any type of sexual activity a person does not agree to. The most …

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Why Charcoal is used in traditional yoghurt, “Mursik”

May 30, 2018June 8, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Mursik is cow’s or goat’s  milk fermented in a specially made gourd (sotet) lined with soot from specific tree species. A number of claims have been put forth to explain …

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Alfatox 100EC

May 30, 2018October 18, 2023 - by Poison Sense

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So, You Think Intravenous Is the Fastest Way to The Brain?

May 24, 2018June 8, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Well, you aren’t alone. You are among the many who wrongly think so.. The truth is Inhalation, or smoking, is the fastest route to the brain (takes 5-10seconds), causing almost …

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WHY IT CAN BE DIFFICULT QUITTING ADDICTIVE DRUGS

May 23, 2018June 6, 2023 - by Poison Sense

Blame game and finger pointing hardly gets an addict out of the self-destructive lane! Drug addicts need all the social support from friends and relatives; they don’t need condemnation! We …

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