Ten samples of cassava flour from Mozambique, Indonesia and Australia and one sample of gari from Mozambique were thoroughly mixed with water in the ratio 1:1.25. All the water was absorbed by the flour and the mixture was left in an open beaker at 30 1C. It was found that, providing that there was a reasonable amount of linamarase in the flour, the total cyanide content reduced about three-fol...

Introduction: Urban communities are under constant threat of numerous potential disasters, including cyanide exposure events. Exposure can occur in settings such as structure fires, industrial accidents, or even intentional acts terrorism. The typical treatment modality for toxicity employs the antidote, hydroxocobalamin. While studies regarding antidote availability have been conducted Korea a...

Cassava (Manihot esculenta, Crantz) roots are the primary source of calories for more than 500 million people, the majority of whom live in the developing countries of Africa. Cassava leaves and roots contain potentially toxic levels of cyanogenic glycosides. Consumption of residual cyanogens (linamarin or acetone cyanohydrin) in incompletely processed cassava roots can cause cyanide poisoning....

Rising sea levels are threatening agricultural production in coastal regions due to inundation and contamination of groundwater. The development of more salt-tolerant crops is essential. Cassava is an important staple, particularly among poor subsistence farmers. Its tolerance to drought and elevated temperatures make it highly suitable for meeting global food demands in the face of climate cha...

Respiratory tract injuries caused by inhalation of smoke or chemical products are related to significant morbidity and mortality. While many strategies have been built up to manage cutaneous burn injuries, few logical diagnostic strategies for patients with inhalation injuries exist and almost all treatment is supportive. The goals of initial management are to ensure that the airway allows adeq...

The symptomatology Jf cyanide poisoning has been known for well )ver 100 years. Claude Bernard (1) was among the first to stress the inhibitory effect on the respiration of higher animals. The work of Keilin (2) and of Stotz (3) has shown that cyanide ion combines in vitro with :ytochrome oxidase and thereby interferes with the utilization of molecular oxygen by the tissue oxidation-reduction s...

The Aim of the Research. To identify a group highly toxic chemicals which over past decades are most often used in deliberate criminal and suicidal incidents, sabotage, terrorist act; handling, storage, use disposal must be especially carefully monitored by law enforcement agencies. In this part article arsenic compounds cyanide considered. Materials Methods. An analytical review scientific pub...

PURPOSE Appropriate therapies for commonly encountered poisonings, medication overdoses, and other toxicological emergencies are reviewed, with discussion of pharmacists' role in ensuring their ready availability and proper use. SUMMARY Poisoning is the second leading cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality in the United States, with more than 2.4 million toxic exposures reported each...