Lathyrism is a neurological disorder involving spastic paraplegia, pain, and paresthesia that results from ingestion of Lathyrus plant seeds. Osteolathyrism is a related skeletal disorder produced in animals by
For some unknown reason, cats are attracted to these medications and ingestion can cause severe neurological and cardiac effects. Cat caregivers are advised to keep these medications in closed containers far away from curious animals. Veterinary and Human NSAIDS: These are grouped together but taken...
Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements that can be toxic to human health. They can be found in soil, water, and food. Heavy metals can accumulate in the body over time and can cause a variety of health problems, including cancer, neurological damage, and reproductive problems. Other T...
Endocrine disruptors include a wide range of substances, both natural and human-made, that may interfere with the body’s endocrine (hormone and cell signaling) system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects. Action of endocrine disruptors Endocrine disruptors us...
Moreover, the neuropathological outcome for the CNS insults in animal models of excitotoxicity, cerebral ischemia, target deprivation/axotomy, and in human neurological disorders is not likely to result from a single process or causal mechanism. Numerous cell death stimuli can...
Macadamia nuts contain up to 80% oil and 4% sugar which can increase the risk for pancreatitis (high fat). In toxic quantities, the nuts can also cause neurological signs such as weakness, ataxia (difficulty walking), tremors, hyperthermia (increased temperature), and joint stiffness. Symptoms...
Marine toxins (or phycotoxins) are one of the main biological problems that can affect foodstuffs. Photosynthetic organisms (dinoflagellates, diatoms, and cyanobacteria) of plankton can naturally produce more than 200 toxins. These organisms are consumed by bivalve mollusks by filtration and thus accumu...
Botulinum toxins should be given with extreme cau- tion to patients with neurological disorders or a history of dysphagia or aspiration. Patients or their carers should be advised to seek immediate medical attention if problems with swallowing or speech, or respiratory disorders develop. Botulinum ...
pets will need to be monitored closely by your veterinarian for any stomach upset, bloat, cardiovascular abnormalities, neurologic signs, and respiratory distress. If bromethalin was ingested, multiple doses of activated charcoal and monitoring for the development of neurological abnormalities are needed...
Some of these additives, such as bisphenol A and phthalates, are known endocrine disruptors that can cause harm to human and environmental health [45]. Over 13,000 chemicals are used in plastics globally, with many considered potentially toxic, but their full toxicological impact is still not ...