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Image of January 2026 edition of MPC’s ToxTidbits

2026

Intrathecal Iohexol: Rare Complications Clinicians Should Recognize
January 2026

2025

Blame it on the Booze: Osmol Gaps and Toxic Alcohols
December 2025

Intoxication Deaths in Maryland– Update
November 2025

The Alpha Adulterants: Xylazine and Medetomidine in the Illicit Drug Supply
October 2025

Not a Luxury Good: Designer Benzodiazepines
September 2025

Shellfish Poisoning: Danger in a Half Shell
July 2025

Synthetic Cannabinoids Update 2025
June 2025

Compounded Semaglutide: Navigating Safety, Dosing, and Risks
February 2025

2024

Urine Arsenic Testing and Seafood
December 2024

Updates to Digoxin Toxicity Management
November 2024

Diamond Shruumz
July/August 2024

Phenibut
June 2024

Tianeptine in the United States
May 2024

 

To view older issues, please visit our archive.