Iodine Poisoning
Iodine (atomic weight 126.9 g per atom) is a micronutrient that is required for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones. Globally, iodine supplementation has been the primary method to decrease …
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How do you deal with poisoning from septic tank gas?
Sewer gas is a byproduct of the breakdown of natural human waste. Some of the components are not inherently toxic. The non-toxic gases cause injury by creating an oxygen-deficient environment. …
Read MoreWhat are the adverse effects associated with misuse of topical corticosteroids?
Topical steroids are a type of steroid medicine applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and irritation. However, irrational use of topical corticosteroids is quite common in Kenya due …
Read MoreConditions Responsive to Topical Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids are better absorbed and more permeable in regions of thin epidermis, such as the eyelid, gonads compared to thicker regions of epidermis, such as the sole. In fact, the …
Read MorePotency of Topical Corticosteroids
The potency of topical corticosteroids is the amount of drug needed to produce a desired therapeutic effect. The gold standard for determining potency is the vasoconstrictor assay which measures the …
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