@mbspyres

Medical Toxicologist, EM physician, #FOAMtox, New Yorker in PHX. she/her

 Phoenix, AZ
Joined January 2014
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NEW PUBLICATION ALERT - Check out the important findings of this multicenter study of @JLoveMD working w/ @ToxICACMT data on opioid overdoses involving #xylazine in ED patients tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… @ManiniAlex @acmtmedtox @Clin_Tox @BarryKLoganTox @alexkrotulski @DrDianeC

Opioid overdoses involving xylazine in emergency department patients: a multicenter study

Illicit opioids, consisting largely of fentanyl, novel synthetic opioids, and adulterants, are the primary cause of drug overdose fatality in the United States. Xylazine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agon...

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Steve Curry@SteveCurryMD4 Apr 2023
We've admitted 6 rattlesnake bite patients over several days, & expect numbers to increase-Phoenix will reach mid 90s in 5 days. @ToxAndHound
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JMT editors look forward to abstracts this week #ACMT2023. We invite authors to ask any editor about publishing opportunities for their research and case reports this week. @acmtmedtox @springerpub
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First meeting of the @acmtmedtox Toxinology Section is tomorrow 3/31 at 11:30. If you are attending #ACMT2023 join me and @ToxSpencer. We have a lot of great ideas for the group but want to hear yours!
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Steve Curry@SteveCurryMD28 Mar 2023
Currency contamination? Old studies suggested cocaine commonly contaminates paper currency. A couple weeks ago we took cash from wallets/purses of 5 attendings/fellows, rinsed the bills with methanol, and screened for presence of cocaine & methamphetamine.
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The editors of JMT are excited to meet the investigators & authors presenting their abstracts at #ACMT2023. Expedited review is available for manuscripts submitted to JMT from ASM abstracts. Ask any editor for details. @acmtmedtox #toxicology #research @PoisonCenters
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My first snakebite patient of the season. Great way to start! Valley snakebite victim receives historic treatment while being airlifted ktar.com/story/5476372/valle…

Valley snakebite victim receives historic treatment while being airlifted

For the first time in Arizona, a snakebite victim recently received antivenom outside of a hospital setting.

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One week from today: The first @acmtmedtox Toxinology Section Meeting. March 31st at 11:30 in La Jolla - see you there! (yes the date has changed...)
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Attending @acmtmedtox⁩ ASM in two weeks? Join me and ⁦@ToxSpencer⁩ for the 1st meeting of the new Toxinology Section on April 1 at 11:30. The Section will focus on education and improving care for patients with plant/mushroom poisonings and all types of envenomations.
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Just 5 days left to take advantage of Early Bird registration rates for #ACMT2023 🚨bit.ly/22ASMReg🚨Don't miss out! PLZ RT!
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Congratulations to Kathy Kopec, DO, FACMT (@AtriumHealth) for receiving the 2023 Outstanding Contribution to Medical Toxicology Education Award! @KopecToxEM #ACMT2023
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#ToxICFentalogstudy group members report an increase in #fentanyl poisonings across study-sites, mirroring national drug #overdose trends. Urgent solutions are needed to promote wellness and prevent suffering. bit.ly/fentalog @ManiniAlex
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Jerry Snow@ToxicSnowEM19 Jan 2023
Which chemical weapon vesicant has delayed onset (hours)? conjunctivitis, eye pain, blurred vision, temporary blindness cough, pseudomembrane formation, airway obstruction Skin: erythema, vesicles, bulla, necrosis #MedtoxFellows @SteveCurryMD @MedToxFellowshp
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#ToxICFentalogstudy has been monitoring the Fentanyl crisis unfolding in the US. Investigators have observed first-hand the concerning national trend of rising Fentanyl overdoses presenting to the ED. @ManiniAlex @alexkrotulski @BarryKLoganTox
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Nice article on xylazine from @nytimes @dorazepam nytimes.com/2023/01/07/healt…

Tranq Dope: Animal Sedative Mixed With Fentanyl Brings Fresh Horror to U.S. Drug Zones (Published...

A veterinary tranquilizer called xylazine is infiltrating street drugs, deepening addiction, baffling law enforcement and causing wounds so severe that some result in amputation.

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Also see our work with @ToxICACMT and the Opioid Response Network on xylazine cases detected in the ToxIC Registry @MedToxFellowshp @Kimnoshie acmt.net/wp-content/uploads/…
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new NASBR non-native snakebite study from @MichelleRuha @MedToxFellowshp
Journal of Medical Toxicology@JMT_tweets5 Jan 2023
Happy New Year! JMT’s January issue (Vol 19, No 1) is out now. Follow the link below for the full contents and subscribe to our issue alerts directly at our website. ⁦@acmtmedtox⁩ ⁦@SpringerNature⁩ link.springer.com/journal/13…

Journal of Medical Toxicology

Journal of Medical Toxicology is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the science and practice of medical toxicology. Official journal of the ...

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>bit.ly/Antidote23< ATTN TOX FELLOWS & JUNIOR FACULTY. The ANTIDOTE Institute is now accepting applications for its 2023 Class! Deadline: 1/7/23 @ToxInnovation @chai_lab @Em2Kiernan
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@DrEricDing5 Jan 2023
We have to assume every flight✈️ carries #COVID19 while pandemic still raging. 96% of flights positive for COVID in toilet wastewater is a lot. Assume in air too. Please #MaskUp unless you want to play Russian roulette with #LongCovid. #COVIDIsAirborne. audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news…

Coronavirus found in samples from 96% of flights

If you believe it’s now safe to fly without a protective mask, you might want to think again. New research shows the COVID-19 virus has been found on nearly every flight. | WWJ Newsradio 950

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We had a great tour of ⁦@PhoenixHerp⁩ today! Learned so much about native and non-native venomous snakes not to mention crocodilians, non-venomous colubrids, tortoises and various other creatures. Thank you to Cale and the amazing staff for a wonderful experience.
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