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Medical uses of radiation in human and veterinary medicine Absorption, distribution, and accumulation of radioactive contaminants in animals Acute effects of radiation exposure in animals Long-term impacts of radiation exposure in animals Mitigating acute radiation exposures in animals Minimizing exposure Prophylaxis Triage and screening Decontamination Additional treatments and monitoring Concluding remarks and future directions References
18. Carcinogenesis: Mechanisms and models
Rhian B. Cope
Introduction Terminology Agents causing carcinogenesis Chemical carcinogenesis Oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and the genetic basis of carcinogenesis Radiation carcinogenesis
Epigenetic basis of carcinogenesis Epigenetic changes during carcinogenesis have been widely studied and well documented Classification of carcinogens Assays for carcinogens Concluding remarks and future directions References
Section D Drugs of use and abuse
19. Toxicity of over-the-counter drugs
Karyn Bischoff
Introduction Suspected OTC drug reactions Analgesics Acetaminophen Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs( NSAIDs)
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Aspirin and other salicylates
Cold, cough and allergy medications Decongestants Antihistamines Drugs used to treat gastrointestinal symptoms Antacids Laxatives, cathartics and enemas Antidiarrheal drugs Topical drugs Concluding remarks and future directions References
20. Toxicity of drugs of abuse Karyn Bischoff
Introduction illicit drugs and large animals The veterinarian and the Drug Enforcement
Administration( DEA) Depressants Marijuana Barbiturates Opioids Other CNS depressants Stimulants Cocaine Amphetamines Other stimulants Hallucinogens and dissociative drugs Phencyclidine and ketamine Concluding remarks and future directions References
21. Cannabis / Hemp toxicity
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Holly A. Hommerding A brief history Terminology The cannabis plant The endocannabinoid system( ECS) Endogenous ligands: The endocannabinoids Endocannabinoid receptors and targets Synthesis and degradation The endocannabinoidome Phytochemicals and phytocannabinoids Minor phytocannabinoids Current trends and product overview
Effects of legalization on veterinary toxicology cases
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