Mercury Poisoning
Mercury when ingested has no effect in the body. The tiny droplets of mercury react with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form chloride. Instead, when mercury comes into contact
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Types of poisoning: phosphine
Phosphine is highly
toxic. Therefore, to safeguard those who are forced to use it, they are
preparations were made that generate the gas on the ground. Phosphine, a
when inhaled,
Heavy metals and metalloids: iron
Metallic iron does not give toxicity problems, although there are people with congenital defects in matabolism, for whom it behaves like a poison. Iron salts are pharmaceuticals for the treatment
Arsenic Poisoning
Although arsenic is not a metal but a metalloid, it is widespread in nature and prolonged exposure causes a carcinogenic effect. Arsenic derivatives are used within industries as pesticides or
Epileptic seizure: what to do?
The
seizures are self-limiting and very often do not allow a
rapid intervention. It is necessary, therefore, to keep some pointers in mind: Preventing lessons
that the patient might unintentionally
Metals and metalloids: thallium
Although thallium comes
used in industry does not appear to create employment risks. The action of the
thallium at the biochemical level is not yet known and all we can
Heavy metals: lithium
Lithium is a metal that is quite widely used in industry. Lithium carbonate is prescribed for the treatment of manic-depressive psychosis. The action that lithium plays at the molecular level
Arsina: what to do?
Arsine is a gas that is handled in its pure state in industry or is unexpectedly released from other metals when they come into contact with nascent hydrogen. Arsine has
Heavy metals and metalloids: copper
Copper is widespread in nature and is an essential element for many life forms. In the metabolic disorder known as Wilson’s disease, copper accumulates in the body leading to hepato-lental
What is the intragastric balloon?
The intragastric balloon is inserted through endoscopic intervention into the stomach. It induces a partial filling of the stomach, causing the subject to feel full, which turns him or her
Chlorinated hydrocarbons: what are they?
In
this group of chemical compounds we find carbon tetrachloride. Similar to
the latter there is chloroform and other derivatives that have replaced it. In addition to the narcotic features
Formaldehyde: what is it?
Formaldehyde is a gas that dissolves in water, resulting in a formalin solution. In the atmosphere, formaldehyde gas is very irritating and causes coughing, tearing, eye burning and pain, bronchial
Irritants, corrosives and caustics
There are plenty of chemicals on the market with irritating, corrosive and caustic characteristics to living tissue. Accidents can occur in both adults and children, who do not know the
Cyanide poisoning and derivatives
Cyanide ranks first as a pesticide, but it is not the only way through which you can poison yourself. Organic cyanides are highly toxic if ingested. These salts can also
Magnetic resonance imaging
MRI is a radiological method that is based on the physics of magnetic fields and allows us to visualize the inside of our bodies without performing surgery or administering ionizing
The family and the patient with bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder not only disrupts the patient's life but also makes the lives of those around him difficult and sometimes painful. People affected by this disorder often have difficulty acknowledging their mental state to themselves.
Complications in bipolar disorder
From the clinical point of view, it should be mentioned that sometimes bipolar disorder may be accompanied by some pre-existing conditions that may aggravate an already quite serious condition, with more intense symptoms, for which the applied therapy may yield results of lesser effectiveness. But which ones are the most present?
Can bipolar disorder be prevented?
Prevention with this disorder is not comparable to what is required for other clinical conditions, as it is a disorder of the mind that affects the mood sphere, but intervening in a timely manner at the first signs of mental illness is a definite advantage with respect to the future condition of the sick person, thus preventing the worsening of the illness.
Psychological aspects in adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
It is an issue that comes from afar, a highly disabling disorder that somehow represents a concretization of body memory--and more!
The toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome is a particularly risky type of shock caused by toxins produced by bacteria (staphylococcus or streptococcus).
The traumatic shock syndrome
Traumatic shock can be secondary to trauma of any nature.
