The role of cortisol and thyroid stimulating hormone in prognosis of acute anticholinesterase pesticides poisoned patients admitted to Tanta Poison Control Center
Abstract:Introduction: Anticholinesterase poisoning is a major global health problem with thousands of deaths each year. Determination of prognosis is a major concern for clinical toxicologists. Previous studies reported that cortisol and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) may have prognostic role in patients poisoned by organophosphates. Aim of the work: Evaluation of prognostic role of cortisol and TSH in acute anticholinesterase pesticides poisoned patients admitted to Tanta Poison Control Center. Methodology: This p… Show more
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