Medical toxicology

Meeting the Moment, Reflections One Year On: The American College of Medical Toxicology’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
American College of Medical Toxicology, Toxicology, Medical toxicology, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Health, Occupational safety and health

56 plenary presenters have represented the medical and public health communities, as well as many federal agencies including the CDC, FDA, FEMA, DHS, and DEA.

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  • 56 plenary presenters have represented the medical and public health communities, as well as many federal agencies including the CDC, FDA, FEMA, DHS, and DEA.
  • Although the majority of regular attendees are from the U.S. and Canada, the series has attracted registrants from 76 countries.
  • The series was originally a collaboration jointly hosted by ACMT, the University of Rochester Medical Center Toxicology/Addiction program, and the SUNY Upstate Medical Toxicology fellowship.
  • The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology.

The American College of Medical Toxicology Presents 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting April 14-16

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
American College of Medical Toxicology, Toxicology, Medical toxicology

PHOENIX, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will be held virtually from Wednesday, April 14 through Friday, April 16.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will be held virtually from Wednesday, April 14 through Friday, April 16.
  • This event will be preceded by ACMT's 1-Day Virtual Symposium "The 4th Wave: Methamphetamines and Stimulants" on April 13.
  • Access to the virtual event portal and all its recordings will be available for one year after the event.
  • The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology.

ACMT to Officer Virtual Total Tox Course for Healthcare Providers

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
American College of Medical Toxicology, Health, Medical toxicology, Toxicology, Pharmacy, Poison control center, Board certification, Medicine, American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, University of Florida clinical toxicology distance education program

With facts such as these in mind, it's clear that healthcare providers need to stay up-to-date in toxicology."

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  • With facts such as these in mind, it's clear that healthcare providers need to stay up-to-date in toxicology."
  • This activity is eligible for CME (Continue Medical Education) and CPE (Continuing Pharmacy Education).
  • The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology.
  • We care for people in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership.

Statement on Ketamine Sedation and Law Enforcement from the American College of Medical Toxicology

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Drugs, Psychoactive drugs, Neurochemistry, Amines, Ketamine, RTT, American College of Medical Toxicology, Toxicology, Paramedic, Medical toxicology

As physicians with expertise in pharmacology and toxicology, we support the appropriate use of ketamine by supervised paramedical professionals for dangerous agitation in the prehospital environment.

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  • As physicians with expertise in pharmacology and toxicology, we support the appropriate use of ketamine by supervised paramedical professionals for dangerous agitation in the prehospital environment.
  • However, we oppose the use of medications to restrain individuals solely for purposes of assisting law enforcement in controlling an individual.
  • Ketamine and sedative medications should only be administered by healthcare professionals, for medically indicated purposes, and followed by appropriate medical monitoring.
  • The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology.

Leading Clinical Toxicology Organizations Issue Joint Statement on Dangers of Oleandrin Toxicity

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Friday, August 21, 2020
American College of Medical Toxicology, American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, Toxicology, Medical toxicology, Health, Medical specialties, Poison control center, University of Florida clinical toxicology distance education program, William Joel Meggs

People with suspected oleandrin toxicity should be managed in consultation with a clinical toxicologist.

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  • People with suspected oleandrin toxicity should be managed in consultation with a clinical toxicologist.
  • American College of Medical Toxicology, Board of Directors
    American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, Board of Trustees
    Experts in Medical Toxicology from ACMT are available for further comment and consultation on this subject.
  • The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology.
  • We care for people in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership.

ACMT COVID-19 Webinar Series to Address Safety Measures for Reopening Schools

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
American College of Medical Toxicology, Toxicology, Medical toxicology, Occupational hygiene, Health

Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 3:00 pm ET, the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) weekly webinar series, " Medical & Public Health Considerations of COVID-19 " will address this timely and important topic with Founder and Executive Director of the Healthy Schools Network , Claire Barnett.

Key Points: 
  • Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 3:00 pm ET, the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) weekly webinar series, " Medical & Public Health Considerations of COVID-19 " will address this timely and important topic with Founder and Executive Director of the Healthy Schools Network , Claire Barnett.
  • She will discuss the recently released National Call to Action for state public health agencies to provide all schools an authoritative School Infection Prevention and Control Plan to adopt.
  • She will be joined by Allen Barkkume, an Industrial Hygienist who helped author the report, and will discuss occupational health and indoor air in schools.
  • The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology.

CDC Awards Contract to the American College of Medical Toxicology to Obtain Critical Drug Overdose Data from the Toxicology Investigators Consortium

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
American College of Medical Toxicology, Substance abuse, Drug overdose, Medical toxicology, Toxicology, Health, Opioid, Medicine, Medical specialties

"ACMT is very honored to receive this contract from CDC for this important project related to drug overdose surveillance," said Dr. Paul M. Wax, ACMT's Executive Director and co-founder of ToxIC.

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  • "ACMT is very honored to receive this contract from CDC for this important project related to drug overdose surveillance," said Dr. Paul M. Wax, ACMT's Executive Director and co-founder of ToxIC.
  • "For over a decade, ACMT has worked diligently to develop the ToxIC Patient Registry as a useful tool for overdose surveillance.
  • Particularly now, in the midst of the opioid overdose epidemic we anticipate this collaboration will deliver critical data that could improve public health decision making."
  • The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology.

Medical Experts Explain the Use and Potential Adverse Effects of Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Chloroarenes, Quinolines, RTT, American College of Medical Toxicology, Chloroquine, Medical specialties, Health, Medical toxicology, Hydroxychloroquine, Poison, Chemistry

PHOENIX, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Several medications are being evaluated in studies or are being used off-label to treat COVID-19 infections.

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  • PHOENIX, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Several medications are being evaluated in studies or are being used off-label to treat COVID-19 infections.
  • In response to several recent poisonings and one death associated with the use of chloroquine to treat COVID-19, the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is offering this free webinar "Medical & Public Health Considerations of Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic" on Wednesday March 25, 2020 at 3pm EDT.
  • Join this briefing to learn from leading medical toxicologists, experts in the care of poisoned patients, as they discuss the use of, and potential adverse effects with, these drugs as physicians consider these therapies to treat patients with COVID-19.
  • The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Paul Wax, ACMT Executive Director, and presented by Dr. Ziad Kazzi, ACMT Board Member and MENATOX President.

The American College of Medical Toxicology Presents the 2020 Opioid Symposium and 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting in NYC on March 12-15

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Opioids, RTT, Morphinans, American College of Medical Toxicology, Drug rehabilitation, Ethers, Phenols, Buprenorphine, Toxicology, Medical toxicology

The first ACMT event is a one-day symposium on Thursday, March 12, 2020, 'Opioid Epidemic: Controversies and Creative Solutions.'

Key Points: 
  • The first ACMT event is a one-day symposium on Thursday, March 12, 2020, 'Opioid Epidemic: Controversies and Creative Solutions.'
  • We will address novel, cutting edge, and controversial approaches, including safe-injection sites, mobile buprenorphine induction, urban greening, and others.
  • The event will elevate the field's discourse by featuring national and international authorities speaking on current practices in medical toxicology.
  • The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology.

The American College of Medical Toxicology Receives a $500,000 Grant to Expand Substance Use Disorder Curriculum

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Psychiatry, Substance-related disorders, American College of Medical Toxicology, Toxicology, Medical toxicology, Substance use disorder, Stimulant, Health, Sud, Opioid, Medicine

To expand the number of practitioners able to deliver high-quality, evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, SUD education must be integrated into the standard curriculum of relevant healthcare and health services education programs.

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  • To expand the number of practitioners able to deliver high-quality, evidence-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, SUD education must be integrated into the standard curriculum of relevant healthcare and health services education programs.
  • The purpose of this grant program is to develop a high-quality, comprehensive curriculum to identify and treat patients with SUD.
  • The curriculum will include screening, assessment and treatment principles and their application, particularly regarding alcohol, marijuana, stimulants, and opioids.
  • The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology.