Anahita Alizadeh
Pediatrician- Fellowship of clinical Toxicology Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Science, Mashhad, I. R. Iran
[ 1 ] - Black henbane and its toxicity – a descriptive review
Black henbane (BH) or Hyoscyamus niger, has been used as a medicine since last centuries and has been described in all traditional medicines. It applies as a herbal medicine, but may induce intoxication accidentally or intentionally. All part of BH including leaves, seeds and roots contain some alkaloids such as Hyoscyamine, Atropine, Tropane and Scopolamine. BH has pharmacological effects like...
[ 2 ] - Peganum harmala intoxication, a case report
Objective: Peganum harmala (P. harmala), “Espand” in Persian, has small seeds and has been used in traditional medicine as emmenagogue and an abortifacient. It has various pharmacological effects such as antifungal, antibacterial, hypothermic, anticancer, antinociceptive, and reversible monoamine oxidase inhibition. Case details: This case was a 45 years old woman who ingested about 50 grams se...
[ 3 ] - Lead Poisoning in an Infant: A Case Report
There is inadequate knowledge about acute poisoning as a common problem in children. Acute poisoning in children, , is one of the health problems, requiring immediate treatment. Case report: A two-month-old male infant with discoloration of the nails was admitted to the Emergency Pediatric Unit of Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad, Iran in 2014. Following clinical evaluations, the blood lead level w...
[ 4 ] - Epidemiology of Suicidal Attempts by Poisoning and Related Risk Factors in Pregnant Women in Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad, Iran
Background Suicidal attempt is an important phenomenon among pregnant women in Iran. This study was designed to determine the epidemiological status and risk factors of suicidal attempts by poisoning in pregnant women. <span style="font-family: ...