Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to ... - CNN
WEBDec 13, 2023 · CNN — Poison control centers across the US say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, an injected medication used for diabetes and weight loss, with some people...
Poison control centers report spike in calls about kids and ... - ABC News
WEB5 days ago · The number of calls to U.S. poison centers about children consuming energy drinks increased about 20% in 2023 after years of remaining relatively flat, according to data from America's Poison Centers.
America's Poison Centers - News & Alerts
WEBJun 17, 2024 · Discover the American Association of Poison Control Centers' (AAPCC) latest news and alerts about poisonings and their sources. AAPCC collaborates with the 55 poison control centers and other public health leaders to …
Poison control centers report hike in calls kids, caffeine
WEB6 days ago · Poison control centers report shocking 20% hike in calls for kids chugging energy drinks. Calls to the U.S. poison centers concerning children consuming energy drinks spiked to about 20% in 2023 ...
Poison Control Centers Are Fielding A Surge Of Ivermectin ... - NPR
WEBSep 4, 2021 · Poison control centers are seeing a dramatic surge in calls from people who are self-medicating with ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug for animals that some falsely claim treats COVID-19.
Poison control centers report increase in calls related to ... - ABC News
WEBDec 15, 2023 · Poison centers may receive calls for various reasons, including patients with questions about side effects or concerns about taking their medications earlier than usual, experts say.
Calls to U.S. Poison Control Centers Are Becoming More Severe
WEBTHURSDAY, June 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- America's poison control centers are increasingly fielding calls on cases of deliberate or accidental poisonings that end in disability or death, a...
America's Poison Centers - America's Poison Centers Releases …
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Fentanyl was identified as an emerging public health threat. Since 2000, Poison Centers have documented a total of 53,144 fentanyl exposures, which have continued to increase over the years with a significant shift from prescription fentanyl to non-prescription (illicit) fentanyl.
More calls to U.S. poison control centers end in disability or …
WEBJun 6, 2024 · America's poison control centers are increasingly fielding calls on cases of deliberate or accidental poisonings that end in disability or death, a new report finds.
Poison Control Centers Fielding Surge Of ... - Health News Florida
WEBSep 4, 2021 · Poison control centers are seeing a dramatic surge in calls from people who are self-medicating with ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug for animals that some claim treats COVID-19.