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New & Noteworthy
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ABC News: Signs of Mushroom Poisoning
ABC News consults with ACMT Member, Stephanie Widmer, DO, in light of the so-called “Mushroom Murder” trail in Australia. Dr. Widmer shares safety tips for handling foraged mushrooms and signs of poisoning. -
Journal of Emergency Medicine: “Emergency Department Patients with Para-Fluorofentanyl Overdose”
This study from the ToxIC Fentalog Project examined 833 emergency department patients across 10 U.S. hospitals between 2020 and 2023 with confirmed fentanyl overdoses, focusing on the presence of para-fluorofentanyl (PFF), a rising fentanyl analog. -
JAMA Network Open: “Disparities in Treatment and Referral After an Opioid Overdose Among Emergency Department Patients”
A ToxIC Fentalog Study Group cohort study of 1,683 patients found that Black patients presenting to the emergency department with opioid overdose were significantly less likely to receive outpatient treatment referrals (5.7%) compared to White patients (9.6%). This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions and improved referral practices to ensure equitable access to follow-up care for all patients. -
Drug and Alcohol Dependence: “Detected substances among patients with confirmed bromazolam exposure who present to the emergency department following a suspected opioid and/or stimulant-related non-fatal overdose”
A study from the ToxIC Drug Overdose Toxico-Surveillance (DOTS) Program investigated the presence and context of bromazolam, an emerging illicit benzodiazepine, among 341 patients treated for non-fatal opioid or stimulant overdoses at 17 U.S. emergency departments.
Important Dates
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Radiological Emergency Medical Management
The Radiological Emergency Medical Management course is an awareness-level training course addressing the medical and psychological impact of radiation. -
Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism
Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism is an awareness-level training course addressing the medical and psychological impact of industrial chemicals used as terrorist weapons. -
MTF/SAEMF Toxicology Grant Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the SAEMF / MTF Toxicology Research Grant is August 1, 2025. -
#NACCT2025 ACMT Pre-Symposium
Join the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) at the 2025 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) in Chicago on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 will explore the fascinating topic of Toxicology and Harm Reduction at Mass Gatherings. -
2025 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT)
The 2025 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) will be held at the Swissotel in Chicago from September 17-21, 2025.