Suicide by sodium nitrite poisoning: findings from the National Violent Death Reporting System, 2018-2020 - Khan H, Barber C, Azrael D.
OBJECTIVES: Suicide by sodium nitrite may be an emerging trend in the United States. Our mixed-methods study aims to: (1) describe the rates of suicides secondary to sodium nitrite self-poisoning in the United States between 2018 and 2020 and (2) character... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Perfect cup of tea needs a pinch of salt and squeeze of lemon, says US chemist
Scientist suggests using a short, stout mug and steeping quickly but with plenty of squeezing to create ideal brewA scientist from the country where you can find tea being made with lukewarm water from the tap claims to have found the recipe for a perfect cuppa.The secret, according to Michelle Francl, a professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College, is a pinch of salt – and energetic squeezing of the teabag.Adding a pinch of salt – the sodium ion in salt blocks the chemical mechanism that makes tea taste bitter, especially when it has been stewed.Steeping teabags quickly but with plenty of dunking and squeezing – to r...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 24, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Amelia Hill Tags: Tea Chemistry Science Food US news British food and drink Source Type: news
Rehabilitation after hypoxic and metabolic brain injury in a mountain climber - Chen HH, Lercara C, Lee V, Bushi S.
A patient in her 50s presented with altered mental status and shortness of breath at 4600 m elevation. After descent to the base of the mountain, the patient became comatose. She was found to have bilateral pulmonary infiltrates and a serum sodium of 102 m... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Stellantis to invest in French sodium-ion battery maker for EV output
(Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
SGLT2 Inhibitors Begin to Show Potential in Rheumatology SGLT2 Inhibitors Begin to Show Potential in Rheumatology
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors are not approved to treat gout, lupus, or lupus nephritis, but clinicians are uncovering signs of benefits in these conditions.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - January 8, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
The Antimicrobial Activities of Apple Cider Vinegar: A Promising Dental Pulp Disinfectant
ConclusionThis study demonstrates that apple cider vinegar exhibits antimicrobial activities against E. faecalis, S. mutans, and L. casei, at their respective MIC values. These findings highlight the potential of ACV as an alternative dental pulp disinfectant to sodium hypochlorite. Particularly in pediatric dental pulp therapy and deep caries management, where adequate tooth isolation may be challenging, ACV can be used as a safe alternative to chemical disinfectants. By using ACV, the adverse reactions commonly associated with other disinfectants can be avoided.Clinical SignificanceThe use of apple cider vinegar in denta...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 5, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
The Influence of Different Mouthwashes on the Efficacy of Fluoridated Dentifrices in the Prevention of Enamel Erosion: An In Vitro Study
ConclusionEnamel erosion is a common dental issue that can be prevented through various strategies, including the use of fluoride dentifrices. The recent in vitro study on the influence of different mouthwashes on the efficacy of fluoride dentifrices provided valuable insights.The study found that regardless of the mouthwash used, fluoride toothpaste effectively protected against enamel erosion. Additionally, toothpaste containing stannous fluoride was more effective in preventing enamel erosion than toothpaste containing sodium fluoride. Furthermore, the study highlighted the potential for antibacterial mouthwashes to enh...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 3, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Volkswagen-Backed JAC Begins Mass Production For Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EV In China
In a pioneering step for the EV industry, mass production of the JAC Yiwei EV, the first electric vehicle in the world to be powered by a sodium-ion battery, has commenced in China. What Happened: According to a report from Car News China, the JAC Yiwei EV is backed by Anhui Jianghuai Automobile…#jacyiweiev #carnewschina #jac #volkswagengroupvwagy #beijing #hinabattery #ue #volkswagengroup #yiwei #volkswagen (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hospira, Inc. Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall For 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, and Atropine Sulfate Injection Due to the Potential Presence of Glass Particulate Matter
Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, is voluntarily recalling the lots listed in the table below of 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP ABBOJECT ® Glass Syringe, 5 mEq/10 mL; 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP Lifeshield® ABBOJECT® Glass Syringe, 50 mEq/50 mL; and Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP L (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - December 26, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Sodium Bicarbonate Use in the Emergency Department Sodium Bicarbonate Use in the Emergency Department
Two recent reviews may change how you use bicarb in the ED.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - December 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Viewpoint Source Type: news
Aconite, in 4.50 from Paddington: continuous activation of voltage-gated sodium channel - Kohara S.
Aconite belongs to the genus Aconitum and the Ranunculaceae family, which contains approximately 300 species worldwide. Aconite, the poison mentioned in Agatha Christie's novel 4.50 from Paddington, contains aconitum alkaloids in all parts of the plant, in... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Taxine, in A Pocket Full of Rye: calcium channel and sodium channel inhibitor - Koizumi H.
A Pocket Full of Rye is a full-length novel featured in Agatha Christie's series, "Miss Marple." Taxine, used for murder in this novel, is an alkaloid compound isolated from parts of the yew tree other than the pulp and is based on a diterpene, with a nitr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Safe cycling in winter: results of a case study on the role of de-icing in the city of Hamburg, Germany - Li ßner S, von Harten M, Francke A, Ruf S, Hagemeister C.
INTRODUCTION: In parts of Europe and North America, cycling volumes decrease in winter due to a reduction in subjective safety. To counter this, high-quality winter maintenance is required on cycle paths. At the moment, grit and sodium chloride are conside... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news
Cheap electricity could recycle animal waste, recover valuable chemicals
Talk about a crappy problem. Every year the world’s livestock farms generate more than 3 billion tons of animal waste, equivalent to more than 9000 Empire State Buildings. All that manure pollutes bodies of water and releases noxious fumes and greenhouse gases. But a new recycling technique could reduce those burdens while turning a profit.
Researchers have shown that they can
use electricity to break down organic nutrients in animal waste
, all while recovering valuable chemicals. Initial projections—reported this month in
Nature Sustainability
—suggest that in most cases the value of these...
Source: ScienceNOW - December 11, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Antimicrobial efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and hyper-pure chlorine dioxide in the depth of dentin tubules in vitro
ConclusionsOur
results suggest that the functional penetration depth of NaOCl is at
least 2 –3 times more than published to date. There is no difference in
disinfection effectiveness along the dentin tubules between NaOCl and
hClO2 until at least the measured 950 μm. However, both were only able to eradicate the intratubular bacteria partially.Clinical relevanceHyper-pure ClO2 could be used as an alternative or final adjuvant irrigant in endodontic treatment. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 11, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
