Michael E Mullins
@MikeMullinsMD
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EM physician, toxicologist, editor. Opinions are not medical advice.
Joined December 2016
What snakes lurk in Chongqing, China? What happens with envenomations there? Dr. Chen from @CQMU1956 has the details. https://t.co/U8YULghZMz
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Venomous snakebites pose a significant public health concern in rural China, particularly in regions like western Chongqing.This study investigates the epidemiological patterns and clinical charact...
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@WeillCornell @ASPCA @ASPCA_APCC @tandfmedicine For the human toxicity of minoxidil, look no further than our 2023 article from colleagues from @MVHealthSystem
https://t.co/6jvA2IBseh
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We describe a case of minoxidil overdose which led to a prolonged distributive shock. Although this was a case of combined trauma presenting with self-inflicted lacerations and intentional overdose...
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Not quite the "hair of the dog". What happens with your dog or cat affectionately licks you after you have applied topical minoxidil (Rogaine(r))? Colleagues from @WeillCornell & @ASPCA have the answers. https://t.co/cLCtZUhz74
@ASPCA_APCC @tandfmedicine
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Topical minoxidil is a popular over-the-counter treatment for hair loss, but it is highly toxic to pets, particularly cats. Severe and sometimes fatal outcomes have occurred, yet public awareness r...
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Poison data in much of Africa are difficult to compile. What are the threats from venomous bites & stings in Tanzania? Find out from colleagues from @muhimbiliuniver . https://t.co/95kN48A1lv
@tandfmedicine @tapna_inc @MENATOX
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In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) called on member states to assess the burden of animal-related injuries. Tanzania is among the countries with no adequate data. This study sought to ass...
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How well do Australian poison centres collect & share data? How could they improve? Colleagues from @pahospital have an answer. https://t.co/NUwfrSsYnv
@tapna_inc @UQMedicine @KIsoardi @tandfmedicine
@MENATOX
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Clinical toxicology units manage an increasing number of poisonings in Australia. Many units maintain observational databases of presentations. This study aimed to describe the current state of dat...
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When should a poisoned patient receive "aggressive treatment"? https://t.co/92HkUV23Fw
@AACTinfo @tandfmedicine @tapna_inc @MENATOX @EdinburghUni
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Published in Clinical Toxicology (Ahead of Print, 2025)
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How could microplastics in the environment interact with toxic substances? What areas of research might we explore? Dr. Fadillah from @klik_uad & Dr. Long from Dongguan Univ. of Technology have some ideas. https://t.co/SqYr1BZrLF
@tandfmedicine @tapna_inc @MENATOX
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Published in Toxicology Communications (Vol. 9, No. 1, 2025)
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What are the effects of consuming improperly prepared lupin beans? Find out from Barmo et al from @AUBMC_Official. https://t.co/xgd2tB9ePr
@ZiadKazzi @TharwatElZ @MENATOX @tandfmedicine
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Lupin beans, or termos, are part of the legume family closest to peas. They are popular snacks in the Mediterranean region, a high protein source, and traditional home remedies for diabetes, weight...
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Abstracts of the TAPNA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting. https://t.co/EFfWXQpR24 Join @tapna_inc for another outstanding ASM in Cairns, Queensland 6-8 May 2026. @tandfmedicine
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Published in Toxicology Communications (Vol. 9, No. 1, 2025)
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Position Statement: ACMT Supports the Safe Use of #Acetaminophen in Pregnancy. Read our full statement here➡️ https://t.co/gtZ8zvxLmu
@acog @MySMFM @AmerAcadPeds @SDBPeds
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What to Saudi mothers know & think about poisoning risks to their children -- and how to prevent them? Find out more from colleagues at @KSAU_HS
https://t.co/DbbdmFQTSJ
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Childhood poisoning is a significant public health issue and frequently serves as a reason for emergency room admissions. Given the critical role of country-specific epidemiological surveillance, t...
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Metallic mercury (Hg) and kids simply to not mix. Find out why from colleagues from @rcwmch
https://t.co/Y2knhyGYJ2
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Chronic mercury exposure in children first described in the late 1940s causes acrodynia and neurological symptoms. In recent years, cases have emerged due to occupational or household exposures. Th...
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Colleagues at Central OH Poison Center & @nationwidekids use data from @PoisonCenters explore overdose effects of DXM-BUP combination to DXM alone. DXM-BUP had nearly 9 times the risk of seizure. Tachycardia was common. https://t.co/qPREtCHtE9
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Despite concerns regarding toxicity of the novel antidepressant, dextromethorphan-bupropion (DXM-BUP) in overdose, there is little information available. This study investigated characteristics of ...
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Is your ED seeing more #fentanyl overdoses with sedation & bradycardia for hours after #naloxone? The cause is likely #xylazine or #medetomidine. Is it time for specific antidote? https://t.co/MrAtzGQypJ
@tnpoisoncenter @WUSTL_EM @PoisonCenters @AACTinfo @acmtmedtox @NIDAnews
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Trends in fomepizole administration for acetaminophen poisoning reported to United States poison centers, 2016–2024 Free access until August 31, 2025 from Am J Emerg Med. https://t.co/FHCQPsg3S5
@AriFilipMD @leonardjbRx @razorbacker66
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See the record number of abstracts from @menatox 2025! This meeting gets bigger and better each year. I look forward to the manuscripts arising from this meeting. https://t.co/kZQU1Fysnw
@tandfmedicine @ZiadKazzi @WaleedAlsukaiti
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Published in Toxicology Communications (Vol. 9, No. 1, 2025)
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Snakebite research often uses the Snakebite Severity Score (SSS). Some elements are vital sign ranges for adults, but some studies include children & adolescents. How do we adapt the SSS for pediatric patients? https://t.co/1hA9wu10tp
@tandfmedicine @ASFsnakebites
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Published in Toxicology Communications (Vol. 9, No. 1, 2025)
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Newly published in @Clin_Tox : Out-of-hospital guidelines for acetaminophen (paracetamol). https://t.co/nZXTUXhBdh
@AACTinfo @PoisonCenters @CAPCC_ACCA
@tandfmedicine @eapcct
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Consensus guidelines for out-of-hospital assessment and triage of paracetamol (acetaminophen) exposure were published in 2006. Changes in the healthcare system, paracetamol ingestion trends, and av...
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My good friend and colleague shares his thoughts in his review of a recently published book by @DrMakaryFDA
https://t.co/L0RFFVtNNR
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Published in Toxicology Communications (Vol. 9, No. 1, 2025)
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This is the companion to our 2023 paper "Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada: A Consensus Statement" doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.27739
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