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USA: Toxicologist to parents: Look for signs of K2(0)
St Louis MO–In the last month, Anthony Scalzo, M.D., professor of toxicology at Saint Louis University, has seen nearly 30 cases involving teenagers who were experiencing hallucinations, severe agitation, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, vomiting and, in some cases, tremors and seizures. All of these teens had smoked a dangerous, yet legal substance known [...]
Full Story»USA: Foodborne illness costs US $152 billion annually, landmark report estimates
Washington DC–A new study by a former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) economist estimates the total economic impact of foodborne illness across the nation to be a combined $152 billion annually.
The Produce Safety Project, an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts at Georgetown University, published the report, Health-Related Costs from Foodborne Illness in the [...]
Maine: Forest rangers aid emergency efforts with innovative technology
Augusta ME–Maine Forest Service forest rangers have been out in force since Thursday collecting intelligence on damage and flooding from the storm that is soaking most of Maine.
As in the past, forest rangers have been utilized as field observers for Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and for several county emergency management agencies (EMAs), allowing them [...]
Maine: Governor signs emergency declaration to speed power restoration
Augusta ME–Governor John E. Baldacci tonight issued a Declaration of Emergency that will facilitate power crews traveling into Maine to help restore electricity service knocked out by a severe winter storm.
The Emergency Declaration was issued at 6:25 p.m. to extend the hours of service for power crews to expedite power restoration for household and businesses [...]
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