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Methanol poisoning

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Neurological Effects : Headache, dizziness, seizures, or coma due to cerebral oedema. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine. This selective toxicity is caused by the disruption of mitochondrial function in retinal cells. 2024;14(4).

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"The crowner hath sat on her and finds it Christian burial." [Hamlet]

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" The ideal is a fully funded Medical Examiner's department when the incumbent or staff are board-certified Forensic Pathologists. Regardless, there are an insufficient number of qualified forensic pathologists to assume office everywhere. The Early History and Influence of the Office of Coroner. Accessed 07/30/2016.

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Tips for Diagnosing Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another

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A 9-month-old male presents to emergency department (ED) with his mother for seizure. The child was diagnosed with seizure disorder at 2 months of age and has had multiple visits to the emergency department (ED) for seizures. The child was started on Levetiracetam and levels always have been normal despite breakthrough seizures.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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She presents with a seven-day history of fever, fatigue, and myalgias associated with decreased oral intake and an episode of seizure-like activity three hours prior to arrival. Additionally, there is no family history of seizure disorders. A review of systems is notable for nausea and vomiting but no diarrhea.