A Synopsis of the British Pharmacopœia, 1932, and of the Poison Laws of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State, Including the 1936 Poison List and Rules

A Synopsis of the British Pharmacopœia, 1932, and of the Poison Laws of Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State Including the 1936 Poisons List and Rules

The Current State of Poison Control Centers in Pakistan and the Need for Capacity Building

Background: Chemical exposure is a major health problem globally. Poison control centers (PCCs) play a leading role both in developed and developing countries in the prevention and control of poisonous chemical exposures. In this study, we aimed to assess the current state of PCCs in Pakistan and highlight capacity building needs in these centers. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of the two re...

Situation and Text: Representation of Migrants Whilst the Escalation of Refugee Crisis in Great Britain as Compared to Russia

Increasing migration is a vital concern for a globalizing sociocultural environment in today’s world. The UK and developed European countries have become an attractive destination for asylum seekers (labelled as “migrants”) in the past decade. The rapid rise in the number of asylum seekers, which was labelled “migration crisis” (Ruz, 2015), made this topic an integral part of scientific discuss...

The Achievements of the Poison Control Center of Bach Mai Hospital, Vietnam

Last editorial of the Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology addressed the important role of poison control centers in the improvement of public health (1). In Vietnam, poison control center (PCC) of Bach Mai Hospital has been the only national one for civilians. The establishment and activities of this center can be considered as one of the pioneers in the East Asia. History and setting (2...

Role of the Poison Control Centre of Morocco in the Improvement of Public Health

Background: Poison Control Centre of Morocco (MPCC) plays a key role in promoting health. This study was aimed to demonstrate the role of the MPCC in improving public health and poisoning management. Methods: This was a retrospective study of poisoning cases reported to the MPCC between 1980 and 2011. The collected data included number of poisoning cases, profession of interlocutor who called t...