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Register Now! Title: Safety concerns, therapeutic benefits, regulatory hurdles, and industry directions in dietary supplements and herbal products Description: Dr. Richard Ko, PharmD, PhD, is a former Food and Drug Scientist at the California Department of Health Services, where he was actively involved in regulating dietary supplements and investigating herbal products-related injury and death. He…

Register Now! Title: Poisoning Prevention in Children with Medical Complexity Description: The aim of this talk is to describe a special population of pediatric patients, children with medical complexity, at increased risk for unintentional poisoning, to identify reasons for their exposure to polypharmacy, and to discuss strategies for preventing poisoning and adverse drug reactions in…

Title: Toxic History! Description: Toxicology history is fun, fascinating, and educational. Numerous experiences, poisonings, and catastrophes have occurred throughout history that teach us valuable lessons. Today’s webinar will cover three major topics in the history of toxicology. Presenter: Natalie I. Rine, PharmD Central Ohio Poison Center (Nationwide Children’s Hospital) Varun Vohra, PharmD, MPH, DABAT, FAACT…

  Title: AACT-ABAT Journal Club Webinar Description: TBA Presenter: Angela Lam Connor Walsh Moderator: Adam Overberg, PharmD, DABAT Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital Susan Skolly-Danziger, PharmD, MS Psychiatric Affiliates, PA

Title: AACT National Book Club: "The Poison Squad" by Deborah Blum Description: Join us for a discussion about toxic food and Dr. Harvey Wiley's campaign for food safety in the 1800s and early 1900s. Register Now!

Register Now! Title: A PerPLEXing Procedure for Poisonings Description: The clinical applications for therapeutic plasma exchange (PLEX) or plasmapheresis have evolved over the years. Its different modalities and ability to be performed in tandem with dialysis circuits may have benefit in toxicologic cases. The rationale for its use in poisonings and envenomations stems from its…

Register Now! Title: Biolab Fire and Chemical Release Response Description: On 29 SEPT 2024 the Biolabs plant in Convyers, Georgia caught fire and began releasing chloramine and other gases into the surrounding area. This presentation seeks to discuss the event itself as well as the coordinated public health and poison center response. Presenter: Tyler Lopachin,…

Register Now! Title: Technology Strikes WMD Description: Technological advances impact everything. Application of these advances can be for good or for evil, especially regarding weapons of mass destruction. This session will address WMD emerging threats and responses in the age of drone technology. Scenarios and tactical considerations from the event management and prehospital perspective will…

Register Now! Title: Toxic History Description: Toxicology history is fun, fascinating, and educational. Numerous experiences, poisonings, and catastrophes have occurred throughout history that teach us valuable lessons. Today’s webinar will cover three major topics in the history of toxicology. Presenters: Roger Rothenberg, MD Kayla Bourgeois, PharmD, DABAT David Toomey, MD Moderator: Adam Blumenberg

Register Now! Title: Acute & Intensive Care (AIC) Description: This session will use a panel of toxicology and critical care experts to review the management of two complex toxicologic cases. Through case-based discussion, the panel will highlight diagnostic challenges, critical decision-making, and evidence-based management strategies for severely poisoned patients. Presenters: Ryan Fuchs, MD Jeremy W.…

Title: AACT National Book Club: "Fentanyl, Inc. " by Ben Westhoff Description: Join us in July for a discussion about an undercover investigation into synthetic-drug epidemic. A new group of chemicals is radically transforming the recreational-drug landscape. Register Now!

Register Now! Title: TOXISMO Journal Club Description: During this webinar we will be discussing the article: Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for acute poisonings in United States: a retrospective analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry, authored by Hong K. Kim, Andrew O. Piner, Lauren N. Day, Kevin M. Jones, Danilo Alunnifegatelli & Matteo…

Register Now! Title: AACT Fundamental of Toxicology Research Seminar Description: This AACT-Sponsored Educational Seminar is a four-hour virtual seminar targeted for toxicology fellows-in-training and early career toxicologists. Performing and understanding toxicology research can be significantly improved by building a strong foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics and evidence-based medicine. AACT has designed content that addresses these three…

Register Now! Title: Intro to Poisons Help : a social media-based plant and mushroom identification group Description: This session introduces poison center professionals to a volunteer-based online group that provides rapid plant and mushroom identifications, often in cases of suspected poisoning. Attendees will learn how the group operates, how identifiers are vetted, and how medical…

Register Now! Title: Not All Help Is Equal: Racial Disparities in MOUD Access Description: Despite the known efficacy of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in reducing rates of overdose and death, there is data to suggest that historically marginalized communities do not have equitable access to MOUD. Inequity in access is related to factors…

    Register Now! Title: TOXIC History Description: Toxicology history is fun, fascinating, and educational. Numerous experiences, poisonings, and catastrophes have occurred throughout history that teach us valuable lessons. Today's webinar will cover three major topics in the history of toxicology. Presenters: Natalie McConnell, MD, MPH Frank Paloucek, PharmD, FAACT, FASHP, DABAT (Emeritus) Jack Jeffrey,…

Register Now! Title: Pathogenesis of Local Tissue Damage Induced by Snake Venoms Description: Local tissue injury is a significant cause of morbidity in snake envenomation. This session will provide an in-depth review of current scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying local tissue damage from snake venoms. This knowledge will help participants better understand the role…

Register Now Title: AACT-ABAT Journal Club Webinar Description: Hiss and Tell: Digesting Recent Additions to the Crotalid Antivenom Literature This webinar will discuss the 2 articles listed below: Smelski GT, Guthrie AM, et al. Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Rattlesnake Envenomation in Arizona Following Treatment With Crofab vs Anavip: A Retrospective Observational Study. Filip AB, Mahmood…