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Lindane is a neurotoxin that interferes with GABA neurotransmitter function by interacting with the GABA A receptor-chloride channel complex at the picrotoxin binding site. In humans, lindane affects the nervous system, liver, and kidneys, and may well be a carcinogen. [6] [7] Whether lindane is an endocrine disruptor is unclear. [8] [9] [10]
An exemplary boxed warning, as seen in context, in FDA's Challenges and Issues with Safety-Related Information in the Prescribing Information slide deck.
Universal precautions are an infection control practice. Under universal precautions all patients were considered to be possible carriers of blood-borne pathogens. The guideline recommended wearing gloves when collecting or handling blood and body fluids contaminated with blood, wearing face shields when there was danger of blood splashing on mucous membranes ,and disposing of all needles and ...
Body substance isolation is a practice of isolating all body substances (blood, urine, feces, tears, etc.) of individuals undergoing medical treatment, particularly emergency medical treatment of those who might be infected with illnesses such as HIV, or hepatitis so as to reduce as much as possible the chances of transmitting these illnesses. [1]
Droplet precautions are intended to prevent transmission of pathogens spread through close respiratory or mucous membrane contact with respiratory secretions. Preventative measures such as personal protective equipment can be worn to prevent direct contact with mucous membrane and respiratory secretion.
A flashy Long Island plastic surgeon performed an “unauthorized” vagina-lifting procedure, fondled an employee and told her to call him “Daddy’’ and labeled a 15-year-old intern “hot ...
Lindane: 58-89-9 2009 [7] none Human health pharmaceutical for control of head lice and scabies as second line treatment A: Elimination Methoxychlor: 2023 [9] none none A: Elimination Mirex: 2385-85-5 2001 [6] none none A: Elimination C: Unintentional production Pentachlorobenzene: 608-93-5 2009 [7] none none A: Elimination Pentachlorophenol ...
The White House has cited several examples of especially lopsided tariffs: Brazil taxes ethanol imports, including America’s, at 18%, but the U.S. tariff on ethanol is just 2.5%.