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UrduA Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center official discusses how adults can reduce risks of poisoning for themselves, children and pets
Tag: Poisoning
How to Prevent Potential Poisonings During the Back to School Rush
Rutgers poison expert offers tips to prevent children of all ages from coming into contact with poisons at home and school
U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022
Drug-involved infant deaths more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%). The most prevalent underlying causes of death included assault (homicide) by drugs, medicaments and biological substances (35.6%).
New research confirms that Beethoven had lead poisoning — but it didn’t kill him
To this day, no one knows for certain what caused the liver and kidney disease that led to Ludwig van Beethoven’s untimely death. However, a new letter to the editor in the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (ADLM’s, formerly AACC’s) journal Clinical Chemistry rules out one popular theory, showing that the composer was exposed to lead levels that were high — but not high enough to kill him.
Rutgers Poison Control Expert Available to Discuss Halloween Safety
Diane Calello, Executive and Medical Director of the New Jersey Poison Center, is available to discuss safety measures parents should take during Halloween.
30 Kids in 30 Days: Accidental Ingestions of Marijuana Edibles
In July, the New Jersey Poison Control Center assisted in the medical treatment of 30 children ranging from 1 to 12 years old who accidentally ate marijuana edibles. The experts give safety tips.
New Jersey Poison Center Data Shows Suicide Attempts Among Teenagers Are High
New Jersey Poison Center Data Shows Suicide Attempts Among Teenagers Are High
‘Tis The Season for Home Holiday Hazards
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year. Whether you’re traveling, hosting or attending a gathering, or just cozying up at home, the holidays are filled with potential hazards that could ruin your holiday cheer.
It’s More Than Just Contaminated Candy, NJ Poison Control Center Shares Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, but it’s also a busy time for families and the healthcare professionals at the NJ Poison Control Center. With everyone scrambling to prepare for school parades and trick-or-treating, it’s hard to pay close attention to everything that’s happening at home.
Rutgers Poison Control Experts Available to Discuss Dangers of Infusing Drugs in Candy
Twenty-four New Jersey residents were charged this week for infusing traditional store-bought candies such as Sour Patch Kids and Nerd Ropes with THC, a chemical found in marijuana, to create edibles packaged in colorful packaging for resale. Poison Control experts…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss the Dangers of Eating Raw Cookie Dough
Rutgers University experts are available to discuss the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s warning about the dangers of tasting raw cookie dough. “Potential recipe for food poisoning – eating raw cookie dough, bread batter or cake/brownie mixes. Raw ingredients may…