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This article discusses the high toxicity and potential use of thallium as a poison, highlighted by two cases of intentional thallium poisoning.

This study reported that acute thallium poisoning, investigated through three forensic cases involving both intentional and accidental overdoses, resulted in severe symptoms including neurological damage, multiple organ failure, alopecia, and, in two cases, death, emphasizing the extreme toxicity of thallium compounds.

This case report details the diagnosis and management of argininosuccinate lyase deficiency in an infant, emphasizing initial symptoms, treatment strategies, and subsequent liver transplant leading to recovery.

In their 1957 study, Neuman and Neuman suggested that magnesium deficiency may inhibit the ion exchange process required for calcium ions to enter extracellular fluid, potentially affecting calcium mobilization.

In this case study, divisional thallium intoxication in an adolescent led to progressive optic and peripheral neuropathy, with neurological deterioration occurring more rapidly after a second ingestion.

This study observed that consuming grouper fish liver caused symptoms similar to acute vitamin A intoxication, indicating its high vitamin A content as the likely cause.

This case report details a 43-year-old woman who survived severe multiorgan injury from accidental Colchicum autumnale poisoning, resulting in ongoing muscle weakness and intermittent hair loss three years after the incident.

This case report highlights the successful use of Prussian Blue to treat a dog suffering from thallium intoxication, demonstrating the importance of early diagnosis and targeted therapy in veterinary care for improving recovery outcomes.

Lithium poisoning can cause severe health complications and requires careful monitoring.

This case study reports a 44-year-old man with criminal sublethal thallium poisoning who demonstrated diminished contrast sensitivity, a tritan color vision defect, and a relative cecocentral scotoma leading to optic atrophy.

This study reported cold thermal injuries on the scalp in four patients using cold caps to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, suggesting improper application can lead to adverse events.

This study suggests that oral zinc sulphate may be an effective and safe treatment for thallium poisoning, particularly in improving dermatological symptoms and reducing the progression of the condition.

This report presents the first successful management of minoxidil toxicosis in a cat, detailing the clinical progression and treatment plan used to resolve the condition.

This report documents two cases of severe systemic poisoning from heavy metals after short-term use of traditional Chinese medicines for treating damaged or infected tissue.

This study found that oral zinc sulphate appeared effective and safe for treating thallium poisoning, particularly in reducing hair and skin symptoms and mitigating its severe progression in patients.

This case report documented a 32-year-old man's acute pancreatitis following an overdose of finasteride, highlighting the potential for rare but severe side effects from the drug in overdose situations, and suggesting a need for further research into its safety.

In this case report, acute liver failure was attributed to a 34-year-old woman's high-dose zinc supplementation taken for three weeks, illustrating that even commonly used supplements can lead to serious conditions like liver failure.

This article reports on five cases of thallium poisoning seen at Hospital Dos de Mayo, Lima, Peru, highlighting the clinical symptoms and diagnostic features observed, including a case confirmed through various laboratory tests.

This case study reported that an 18-year-old woman ingested a large amount of topical minoxidil, leading to symptoms like low blood pressure, increased heart rate, and elevated liver enzymes, but recovered fully after treatment. Minoxidil toxicity may rarely cause abnormal liver enzyme levels.

Cooling the scalp below 22°C before and during chemotherapy can help prevent hair loss.

This study found that inhaling toluene reduces core temperature in mice, with GABA receptors and neurosteroids involved at 4000 ppm, but different mechanisms contributing at 6000 ppm.

This study found an increase in criminal and accidental thallium (Tl+) poisonings globally, particularly in Ukraine, partly due to online availability, underscoring the need for better control and diagnosis to prevent severe outcomes and potential misuse during ongoing conflicts.

This report describes a case of prolonged distributive shock attributed to minoxidil overdose, which involved intentional ingestion alongside trauma and NSAIDs, successfully managed with medications and hydration despite persistent low blood pressure.

This article describes a case of selenium poisoning in a 36-year-old man who experienced hair loss, nail changes, and paresthesias after taking selenium-containing vitamin tablets.

This article describes a case of selenosis linked to excessive selenium in a nutritional supplement that led to a product recall due to toxicity concerns.

This report describes a case of refractory shock and pulmonary edema resulting from the accidental ingestion of topical minoxidil, highlighting a rare instance of poisoning.

Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.

In this study, a single oral dose of 2,3,4,7,8-pentachlorodibenzofuran in male Fischer rats led to dose-dependent toxicity, resulting in weight loss, hepatotoxicity, and mortality.

This study documented an outbreak of thallium poisoning in Iraq, highlighting its dermatological, neurological, and psychological signs, which are crucial for accurate diagnosis.