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Toxicology is a specialty which studies the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. Know more about the symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of poison, especially about the poisoning of people.

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Biotin: A Powerful Weapon Against Manganese-Induced Brain Damage

Biotin: A Powerful Weapon Against Manganese-Induced Brain Damage

PM2.5 Air Pollution: A Silent Killer in India

PM2.5 Air Pollution: A Silent Killer in India

Fast, Affordable Test for Salmonella in Under 4 Hours

Fast, Affordable Test for Salmonella in Under 4 Hours

Pink Cocaine: The Party Drug With a Deadly Twist

Pink Cocaine: The Party Drug With a Deadly Twist

Medindia In-depth Special Reports

Common Cold Symptoms Keeping You Awake? Here’s Why and How to Fix It

Common Cold Symptoms Keeping You Awake? Here's Why and How to Fix It

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Pregnant Women

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Pregnant Women

“Forever Chemicals” Like PFOS Tied to Colorectal Cancer Risk

“Forever Chemicals” Like PFOS Tied to Colorectal Cancer Risk

Not Drinking Alcohol Is Better for Your Health Than Moderate Consumption

Not Drinking Alcohol Is Better for Your Health Than Moderate Consumption

Lifestyle and Wellness

Death Angel Mushroom: How to Spot and Handle the Deadly Amanita

Death Angel Mushroom: How to Spot and Handle the Deadly Amanita

The Death Angel mushroom is a highly toxic fungus found in the western U.S., causing severe liver and kidney damage.

Diet and Nutrition

Dioxins and Related Compounds

Dioxins and Related Compounds

Dioxins are byproducts of industrial and combustion processes that can seriously affect the health of an individual.

Mushroom Types

Mushrooms are a connoisseur's gastronomic delight loaded with health benefits. Some kinds of mushrooms belong to the medicinal group, a few others are poisonous.

Health Calculators

Drug Adverse Effects Calculator

Drug Adverse Effects Calculator

Drugs cause adverse side effects and toxic effects. The Adverse Effects Calculator is designed to help clinicians find some adverse effects peculiar to certain drugs.

Drug Abuse Screening Test

Drug Abuse Screening Test

Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is a screening test to find out if you need professional help with ‘Drug Abuse’ problem. This is only an anonymous self test.

Drugs and Sexual Problem Calculator

Drugs and Sexual Problem Calculator

If you have recently started a medication and have felt any problem with your sex life - use our calculator to find out if the new drug is causing the problem.

Medical Conditions

Alcoholism

Cannabis

Alcohol and Driving

Alcohol and Driving

Kidney Failure due to Melamine Toxicity

Kidney Failure due to Melamine Toxicity

Diagnosis

Doping Test

Doping tests are done to prevent unethical ways to win games since early 90s. Since then, many famous athletes were caught using steroids to win a sport and set a mark in history.

Medical Treatment

Drug Abuse

The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.

Test Your Knowledge

Poisoning

How much do you know about poisoning? Test your knowledge by taking this quiz.

Methanol Poisoning

Methanol Poisoning

Join our methanol poisoning quiz! Test your knowledge on symptoms, sources, toxic dosage, treatments and its emergency management and sharpen your expertise!

Smokeless Tobacco

Smokeless Tobacco

Smokeless tobacco users absorb more nicotine than smokers, increasing the risk of addiction and serious health issues. Take this interesting quiz to know more.

Multimedia

Slideshow

Celebrate Diwali - Ecofriendly

Celebrate Diwali - Ecofriendly

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the biggest and brightest of all Hindu festivals. Celebrate a ...

How to Handle Snake Bite

How to Handle Snake Bite

If a person is bitten, running after the snake to catch it may not be a good idea.Here are some ...

How to Handle Insect Bites?

How to Handle Insect Bites?

Learn how to tackle allergy induced by insect ...

Home Remedies for Food Poisoning

Home Remedies for Food Poisoning

A presentation on quick home remedies to get rid of food poisoning and the effects such as heart ...

Drug Information

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Sodium Thiosulphate

Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex- Heat Treated

Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj

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