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June 1993 in “BMJ” This article discusses the high toxicity and potential use of thallium as a poison, highlighted by two cases of intentional thallium poisoning.
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January 2008 in “European Neurology” This study demonstrated that acute thallium poisoning primarily manifests with gastrointestinal issues, polyneuropathy, and dermatological changes, and treatments like hemoperfusion and hemodialysis may improve symptoms.
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review summarizes existing studies on toxic agents that can cause alopecia, with thallium and colchicine having the most established links, while others like botulinum toxin A need further investigation.
February 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” 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.
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February 2003 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” In this report, it was noted that severe paresthesia, ophthalmoplegia, cerebellar and extrapyramidal signs, and alopecia can strongly indicate thallium poisoning, and haemodialysis may be beneficial even in the third week after poisoning.