Broward's pill mills: Clinics multiply, drug overdoses climb Nov 15, 2009
"The rate [of overdoses] is just incredible," said George Hime, assistant director of toxicology for the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office. "It is the new epidemic of drug abuse.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Coffee Break: Compound Brewing New Research In Colon, Breast Cancer Nov 14, 2009
From a toxicology standpoint, it would that be a bad thing if you were consuming these phytoestrogens in high enough doses. It could be really dangerous. (Science Daily)
SPECIAL REPORT: Welcome to the Clone Farm Nov 13, 2009
"The largest study looked at milk from only 15 cows. Only one study used standard methods of toxicology, and that study looked at the effects of feeding 20 rats products from clones for 14 weeks," said Jaydee Hanson, policy analyst at the Center for Food Safety, a nonprofit advocacy and research group. "We don't think that cloning is a technology that's ready yet, and we certainly don't think it's ready to be on your plate.". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Case Tests Level of Proof for Excluding Coverage for Drug-Related Injuries Nov 13, 2009
A toxicology report was positive for alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and various opiates. Flomerfelt sued Cardiello, alleging that his delay in calling for help exacerbated the consequences of the overdose. (Law.com)
Elizabeth Merrill » Nov 13, 2009
" The Blue Hawks say Gemar, Neufeld and Williamson probably were the three most responsible people on the team. Toxicology results are pending, but Fleury is convinced they will not reveal that alcohol was involved in the accident. "There's no doubt in my mind that they weren't [drinking]," Fleury says. "There's three kids you trusted and never had to worry about. "I think the ones that might not be so responsible are going to take a step back and feel like stepping into a role. It's like a... (ESPN -- College Sports)
Suffolk County DA's office says they did not receive requests for Tai Ho autopsy reports Nov 13, 2009
Under a section in the report titled "Cause of death" the following was written, "The death certificate listed the causes of death for Victim #1 and Victim #2 as thermal injuries and asphyxia. Note: There have been media reports of alleged substance abuse that were discovered during the toxicological screening of both victims. NIOSH repeatedly requested a copy of the autopsy reports through the fire department, district attorney s office, and representatives of the families, but did not receive... (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Chemical BPA Linked to Male Sexual Trouble Nov 12, 2009
The National Toxicology Program, part of the National Institutes of Health, considers BPA to be a substance of "some concern" -- the third level of a five-part scale ranging from "serious concern" to "negligible concern.". "There are insufficient data from studies in humans to reach a conclusion on reproductive or developmental hazards presented by current exposures to BPA, but there is limited evidence of developmental changes occurring in some animal studies at doses that are experienced by... (ABC News)
Treatment to improve degenerating muscle gains strength Nov 12, 2009
The research team has developed a plan with the Food and Drug Administration and is currently in the process of performing the formal toxicology and biodistribution studies to support initiating a human clinical trial. The potential use of this strategy for muscle strengthening has important implications for patients with muscle diseases including Duchenne muscular dystrophy the most common form of muscular dystrophy as well as for the planned first clinical trial for inclusion body... (EurekAlert!)
Actions in fatal ’07 fire faulted Nov 12, 2009
NIOSH repeatedly requested a copy of the autopsy reports through the fire department, district attorney s office, and representatives of the families, but did not receive any toxicology reports; therefore, NIOSH is not able to comment on the alleged condition of the victims, the report states. The Globe has previously reported that Payne had traces of cocaine in his system and Cahill had a blood-alcohol content of 0. (Boston Globe)
Federal report criticizes Boston Fire Department's handling of Tai Ho fire Nov 12, 2009
The report also mentions the media reports of alleged substances being in Payne and Cahill's toxicology screenings, but NIOSH was repeatedly rebuffed in attaining the autopsy reports from the fire department, DA's office and family members. Thus NIOSH said it could not comment on alleged conditions of Payne and Cahill. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Study links BPA in plastics to erectile dysfunction Nov 12, 2009
The National Toxicology Program (NTP), a federal agency that advises the FDA on chemicals and other environmental toxins, released its own report expressing "some" concern about the potential effects of BPA on the brains, behavior, and prostate glands of fetuses, infants, and children, as well as "minimal" concern about earlier puberty for girls. The NTP classified its concerns over reproductive effects from workplace BPA exposure as "minimal.". (CNN -- US)
Evotec Third Quarter Financial Results: Growth of Business and Restructuring Impact Lead the Path to Sustainability Nov 12, 2009
Preparations of the Phase II TRD study for EVT 101 are ongoing, however, Evotec now expects the study to start in early 2010 rather than 2009, based on the latest feedback of the FDA on toxicology and safety monitoring and due to a more complex and bigger study design. 5. (Primezone Releases)
Student found deceased in his dorm room Thursday Nov 12, 2009
The cause of death has not yet been determined, according to the coroner s office, which is still waiting on a toxicology report. Those results are due within the next few weeks. (UCD Advocate, CO)
Workplace BPA exposure increases risk of male sexual dysfunction Nov 11, 2009
D. of the Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology, School of Public Health ollaborating Center for Occupational Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; D. Qing, , M. Miao, PhD, J. Wang, Ph. D, Q. Zhu, MD, E. Gao, MD, MPH, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
N.Y. State Police report says wrong-way driver looked sick Nov 11, 2009
Toxicology results indicate Schuler had a 0. 19% blood-alcohol content or the equivalent of 10 shots of hard liquor. (USA Today)
Health Calendar Nov 10, 2009
Lecture and Panel Discussion: "Toxins in Newborns - What are the Consequences?" - 5:30-7 p.m., Chapel, North Campus, UGA; lecture by Ken Cook, Environmental Working Group, followed by panel discussion with Dr. Jeffrey W. Fisher, UGA interdisciplinary toxicology program, and Dr. Maria E. Faase, director of neonatology at Athens Regional Medical Center; e-mail varlamof@uga. edu. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Man reportedly panics after leaving girlfriends body at Weymouth hospital Nov 10, 2009
There will be toxicology tests, but the results would not be known for six months. No charges have been filed against the man. (Weymouth News, MA)
Lexington man killed in motorcycle crash on I-74 Nov 10, 2009
Forensic toxicology reports have been ordered. Posted in on Monday, November 9, 2009 6:35 am Updated: 12:10 am. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Diamyd Technology Advances With US $ 1.84 Million Grant Nov 10, 2009
The two-year grant largely funds the advancement of NTDDS with Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD) through preclinical efficacy, toxicology and biodistribution studies, manufacturing and filing of an Investigational New Drug (IND)application with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The grant is awarded to David Fink, M.D., Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan, a long-term collaborator doing research with Diamyd's NTDDS technology. (Primezone Releases)
* Web users protest lifting of beef ban Nov 9, 2009
In related news, Lin Ja-liang (LN), a clinical toxicology specialist at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou, yesterday advised people not to nibble the bones when consuming US bone-in beef. Those who do so are four times more likely to become ill than those who do not, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chinese drywall not hazardous to health, experts say Nov 7, 2009
Todays sessions focus on the exposure of humans and possible toxic effects of drywall, with a speakers from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, David Krause, toxicologist for the state health department, and others in the private sector, like Phil Goad, Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health, based in Arkansas, who evaluated the toxic effects of the drywall for Knauf Tianjin, a manufacturer of the defective drywall, and found nothing. There will also be discussion of... (The News-Press -- Business)
GUEST OPINION: A Synthetic Turf cautionary tale Nov 7, 2009
In the section labeled Toxicology and Health Effects, the chemical compounds leached and out-gassed from synthetic turf rubber crumbs are identified, along with the effects of these chemicals on humans. None of it is pretty. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
British scientists challenge government Nov 7, 2009
Alan Boobis, a professor of toxicology who advises the government on food safety issues, said the statement is an attempt to remind the government that, whatever its ultimate position, it should not try to fudge the facts. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Olive Oil May Prevent Alzheimer's D... Nov 6, 2009
According to a 2009 study in the journal Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, a compound in olive oil known as oleocanthal alters the structure of the beta-amyloid oligomers that make up brain plaque ... Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, Pitt et al., Alzheimer's-associated Abeta oligomers show altered structure, immunoreactivity and synaptotoxicity with low doses of oleocanthal, October 2009. (Suite101.com)
Officials: Dado did not take drugs Nov 6, 2009
However, Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers has maintained that toxicology reports found no traces of marijuana or any other illegal ... Penn State Police and the State College Police Department released a joint statement Thursday to clarify the discrepancy between the toxicology report and court documents that cited interviews conducted during the investigation ... "The toxicology report never had any drugs in it," Mountz said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Vaccination against HPV-16 Oncoproteins for Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia Nov 5, 2009
From the Departments of Gynecology (G.G.K., M.J.G.L., D.M.A.B.M.), Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion (M.J.P.W., A.P.G.V., F.E., R.O., J.W.D., C.J.M.M.), Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology (A.R.P.M.V., L.M.F., A.R.W., J.O.), Pathology (G.J.F.), and Clinical Oncology (S.H.B.), Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden; and ISA Pharmaceuticals, Bilthoven (C.J.M.M., F.E.) both in the Netherlands. Drs. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Murder victim's family sues Lovell Nov 5, 2009
Toxicology results showed that Lopez tested positive for prescription drugs, and an autopsy report by Dr. Thomas Bennett of Billings, Mont. lists alcohol ingestion as a "significant condition" for Lopez at the time of death. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Could Eating Too Much Soy Be Bad for You? Nov 4, 2009
Wen-Hsiung Chan at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan conducted the study, which was published in July in the journal Reproductive Toxicology. In another study, young female rats were fed high, medium, or low doses of genistein. (Scientific American)
Suicide letter couple found dead Nov 4, 2009
Page last updated at 22:01 GMT, Tuesday, 3 November 2009. Dennis and Flora Milner said they wanted to decide when to die. (BBC News -- UK)
Tenmile Lake residents seeking help with water problems (2) Nov 4, 2009
Together they discussed toxicology, record low water levels, the impact of sedimentation, non-native plants and fish in the lake, and the constraints local groups have faced in handling these problems. The partnership is a local watershed council that works with state and local agencies to improve and maintain nature, fisheries and water quality. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Timor Sea oil spill plug welcomed Nov 3, 2009
"Nevertheless, Australia will offer to conduct further toxicology tests to resolve this issue.". Australia plans to send a team of officials and company representatives to Jakarta in the coming days to discuss the spill with Indonesian officials. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bug Spray Fumes Likely Killed Infant Nov 3, 2009
While the pesticides appear to be the cause of death, confirmation through toxicology reports could take eight weeks. Other air quality tests turned up nothing. (Click2Houston, TX)
What is Toxicology? Nov 3, 2009
Toxicology allows us to determine what the safe levels for human exposure are ... Toxicology puts a measure on the threat levels that different chemicals impart ... Toxicology quantifies or put a value on the risk associated with certain chemicals. (Suite101.com)
Australian embassy hits back at Indon oil spill claims Nov 3, 2009
Nevertheless, Australia will offer to conduct further toxicology tests to resolve this issue. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hemispherx Biopharma responding to FDAs Ampligen questions Nov 3, 2009
Hemispherx (NYSE Amex:HEB) officials said they already issued six reports to the FDA between March 9 and Sept. 15 including clinical safety assessments, specialized pre-clinical toxicology reports, and abbreviated chemistry and manufacturing control reports. Over the next two months, the company plans to submit an additional four reports that will include pharmacokinetic analyses of the drug in multiple lower animal species and final validation reports of certain manufacturing procedures... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Expired tag leads to Fresno gun arrest Oct 31, 2009
A toxicology screen, however, showed no drugs in his system, an official said. A motive for the shooting has not been made public. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
FAA begins probe into fatal plane crash on I-75 Oct 31, 2009
They look at maintenance records of the plane, talk to any witnesses, look at weather conditions and will talk to the coroner and look at toxicology reports before turning everything over to the NTSB.. The FAA spokesperson added, You look at everything -- the extremities, the wings, propeller, check for metal fatigue, the engine, flight control areas. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Students charged with furnishing Oct 30, 2009
Toxicology test results showed that the freshman from Latrobe had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of ... Although court documents state that Dado also smoked marijuana with Townsend Sept. 20, Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers maintains that toxicology results did not show that Dado had drugs in his system. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Doctors say death uncommon at Treanor's BAC level Oct 30, 2009
Dr. William Chiang, who specializes in medical toxicology at the New York University Medical Center, said different people tolerate alcohol differently. "At 0.29, for most people, you would be not awake, comatose, and there is potential risk," Chiang said, referring to the potential of death by choking on vomit and asphyxiating. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Documents reveal new details in Dado death Oct 30, 2009
Toxicology test results recorded Dado's blood alcohol content at. 169 percent and found no drugs in his system, Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Brit killed in ISB crash a regular visitor Oct 30, 2009
Charges against Elton are pending toxicology results, Daytona Beach police Sgt. Paul Barnett said. The driver of the van, Stuart Gemmel, 44, suffered minor injuries in the wreck, police said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lawyer in landmark breast implant lawsuits dies Oct 30, 2009
Toxicology tests are pending. HOUSTON -- Flamboyant lawyer John O'Quinn, who won billions in verdicts against makers of breast implants, pharmaceuticals and tobacco products, died Thursday in a traffic wreck. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Dado charges to be filed Oct 29, 2009
Toxicology test results recorded Dado's blood alcohol content (BAC) at. 169 percent and found no drugs in his system, Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
District addressing drug use concerns Oct 29, 2009
Farmington Police Chief Rick Baker said the toxicology screenings are not back from any of the recent deaths, or near deaths, in the community or surrounding area that are believed to be drug related ... Baker added that without the toxicology reports they have no way of knowing right now whether or not the recent deaths involved heroine. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
GMA: 'Accessories' in Taconic Crash Tragedy? Oct 28, 2009
Toxicology reports determined that Schuler had been at the time of the accident and had a blood alcohol content of more than twice the legal limit. "Today is three months since my family was killed," an emotional Michael Bastardi Jr., son and brother to two of the victims, said. (ABC News)
Lonkoski wants statements suppressed Oct 28, 2009
Lonkoski, 22, was charged with first degree reckless homicide on May 26 after toxicology results showed large amounts of morphine in the blood and urine of his 10-month-old daughter, Peyton Marie Lonkoski. The baby was found dead in her bed the morning of May 4, just a day after her family moved from Iron River, Mich. (Forest Republican, WI)
Madoff investor had00004000 heart attack, drowned Oct 28, 2009
Toxicology tests are pending. Treasury near deal on 'too big to fail. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gene Marcial's Stock Picks: Covance Oct 28, 2009
Its services for early drug development account for 48% of revenues and include preclinical testing essential to Phase 1 clinical trials, such as toxicology measures. The company derives 51% of revenues from its late-development work in Phase II to Phase IV trials. (BusinessWeek)
Madoff associate Jeffry Picower, 67, drowned after heart attack Oct 27, 2009
Toxicology tests are pending. Police had been investigating the death, pending the autopsy results. (Boston Globe)
Victim: Harvard coffee poisoning not an accident Oct 27, 2009
Iannacone said university officials privately told him the results of toxicology tests last week. Daniel G. Ennis, executive dean for administration, and Richard M. Shea, associate dean for physical planning and facilities, later sent the internal memo to Harvard Medical School faculty. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
DA Informs Attorneys Of Lab Test Concerns Oct 27, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said Monday a letter is being sent to defense attorneys in San Diego County, apprising them of concerns from a toxicology lab about incorrect test results connected to some criminal cases, primarily misdemeanors. The Southern California-based lab recently alerted San Diego County law enforcement about potential problems with a small number of toxicology test samples and test results from June and July of this year. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Harvard researcher: coffee poisoning not accidental Oct 27, 2009
Toxicology results, Iannacone said, showed the coffee contained a "very high concentration" of sodium azide, a powerful chemical preservative used in many research labs in the building and can be fatal in high doses, causing respiratory failure. Iannacone was one of six people who became ill after drinking coffee from the communal espresso machine. (Xinhuanet, China)
GMA: Taconic Crash 911 Call: Pleas for Help Oct 27, 2009
Toxicology reports after the crash revealed that Schuler had been at the time of the accident and had a blood alcohol content of more than twice the legal limit. Investigators could not determine if Schuler had been drinking while she was driving, but alcohol was in her stomach at the time of the autopsy and a bottle of vodka was found at the crash scene, New York State Police Major William Carey said at a press conference. (ABC News)
Heart Attack: Natural Causes Send Madoff Billionaire to the Bottom of the Pool Oct 27, 2009
Toxicology report still pending for the man who pulled more out of Madoff's scheme than anybody ... Bell told ABC News that the toxicology results will take ten weeks and if there is anything found that could have contributed to Picower's death he will amend the death certificate. (ABC News)
Wrong Way Crash on Calif. Freeway Kills 2Cops: Jessica Shekell was possibly drunk when she smashed truck into family. Oct 27, 2009
Police are awaiting the results of a toxicology screen to determine if she was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident. "Blood has been taken, but has not been tested yet," Hink said. (ABC News)
Study shows how carbon nanotubes can affect lining of the lungs Oct 26, 2009
However, the inhaled nanotubes "clearly reach the target tissue for mesothelioma and cause a unique pathologic reaction on the surface of the pleura, and caused fibrosis," says Dr. James Bonner, associate professor of environmental and molecular toxicology at NC State and senior author of the study. The "unique reaction" began within one day of inhalation of the nanotubes, when clusters of immune cells (lymphocytes and monocytes) began collecting on the surface of the pleura. (EurekAlert!)
My View: Chromium 6 still threatens California's drinking water Oct 26, 2009
The new assessment uses research from the National Toxicology Program to identify the levels of hex chrome that cause cancer and then calculates a safe level for vulnerable populations including children ... The National Toxicology Program concluded in a 2007 study that hexavalent chromium is considered carcinogenic not only by inhalation but by ingestion. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Malibu dentist aims to ban mercury amalgam fillings (3) Oct 25, 2009
Under the heading How to select a dentist, Dr. Rota introduces a checklist provided by the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology). He adds Our Staff endeavors to fulfill all of the requirements set forth by the IAOMT.. (Malibu Times, CA)
DA: Drunk mom showed outrageous conduct in deadly NYC wreck Oct 24, 2009
Schuler, drove her minivan the wrong way on the suburban Taconic Parkway and hit an SUV, killing herself, her daughter, three young nieces and three men in the SUV. Authorities say toxicology tests found she had been drinking heavily and smoking marijuana, which her husband disputes. Westchester County medical examiners have stood by their findings. (KHOU.com, TX)
Those Who Worked With Slain Mother Speak To KFOX Oct 23, 2009
Police are waiting on toxicology reports to find out if alcohol played a part in the crash. The two people in the Camry that Garcia hit were not seriously hurt. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Dado case moves along Oct 22, 2009
169 percent blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of his death, according to toxicology test results released Oct. 9. Authorities are investigating whether any individuals furnished alcohol to Dado, 18, on the evening of Sept. 20 or in the early hours of Sept. 21, just before he was last seen leaving the Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) fraternity, 319 N. Burrowes Road. (Daily Collegian, PA)
NYT: Has MTV Gone Too Far this time? Oct 21, 2009
The toxicology report said Mr. Goldstein had ingested OxyContin, Hydrocodone or Vicodin, Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Benadryl and Levamisole. The reality show built around this celebrity recovering addict, setting an example for others of how to pull their lives together, had been scheduled to premiere less than six weeks later, Oct. 5. (MSNBC -- News)
Scientists Develop Novel Method To Generate Functional Hepatocytes For Drug Testing Oct 21, 2009
Presently primary human hepatocytes (PHHs) are the 'gold standard' cell type used in predictive drug toxicology ... The in vitro derived hepatocytes showed similar attributes to PHH cells used for predictive drug toxicology assays, including CYP3A4 and CYP1A2 metabolism ... It was set up in 2005 to formulate a ten-year vision of stem cell research in the UK. The board came up with a list of recommendations, the first one being: the UK Government should establish a public-private partnership to... (Science Daily)
3 dead Detroit marathoners said to be healthy Oct 20, 2009
The Wayne County medical examiner has requested toxicology tests. The three died Sunday during or after running a half marathon at the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank Marathon. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hawaii drug use holds steady, lab says Oct 20, 2009
Of course, we would like to see the numbers go down, but it s good news that we have not seen any further increase in use than the precipitous rise last quarter, said Carl Linden, Diagnostic Laboratory Services scientific director of toxicology, in a statement. Honolulu-based Diagnostic Laboratory Services tested between 5,000 to 10,000 employees or potential employees between July and September. (Pacific Business News, HI)
