Zopiclone intoxication: value of electroencephalography in the emergency room.

Forensic Imaging for Causal Investigation of Death

A 63-year-old man was found in the street after overrun by a car. Postmortem CT revealed multiple bone fractures, but surprisingly all without any relevant hemorrhage which would have been expected under such circumstances. A round radiopaque formation was found in the duodenum, which was reminiscent of ingested tablets. The toxicological analysis revealed high concentrations of zopiclone and a...

Methamphetamine Intoxication in Emergency Departments of Hospitals in Iran: Implications for Treatment

Clinical signs of alcohol intoxication as markers of refusal to provide blood alcohol readings in emergency rooms: an exploratory study

Literature on alcohol and injury – particularly traffic accidents – focuses mostly on hospital emergency rooms, since these represent a potential point of recurrent alcohol abuse or dependence, as well as a significant source for screening, brief intervention, and referral for treatment. However, some studies report that social, cultural, and environmental factors influence the validity of self...

Vitamin D3 intoxication induced secondary Hypertension

Background: The effects of vitamin D in skeletal system, biological metabolism and immune system function are well shown. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) are two major types of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is widely in human population and vitamin D intoxication is very rare. Case Description: The patient is 37-years old bodybuilder man who referred to emergency...

Curcin Intoxication in Royal Thai Army Privates: A Case Report

Background: Jatropha curcas,commonly known as “Saboo Dum,” is the most common plant poisoning in Thailand. Saboo Dum seeds are used as raw material for biodiesel fuel manufacture, especially in Royal Thai Military units. The seed contains a toxin called curcin which can cause hepatotoxicity in humans. Case Presentation: We reported twenty-eight private soldiers who were brought to the emergency...