LIVE from Denver: 2024 NACCT Research Review – Insights from the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology

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In this exciting live episode from the 2024 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) in Denver, Ryan dives into 12 of the most impactful research abstracts presented at the conference directly with the authors themselves. Covering a wide range of toxicology topics—from the NACSTOP2 trial on acetaminophen overdose, ECG intervals, cannabis toxicity in young children, and more—each guest breaks down their study’s findings and clinical relevance. If you missed the conference or want a deeper understanding of the year's most important toxicology research, this episode is for you. Check the show notes for links to the published abstracts, the full list of studies discussed, and time stamps for where you can find those studies.

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Link to published abstract manuscript

Abstracts

• 07:48-Abstract #1. The NACSTOP2 trial: a multi-center randomized controlled trial investigating the early cessation of n-acetylcysteine in acetaminophen overdose
  • Guest- Dr. Anslem Wong, MD, PhD
• 21:33- Abstract #36. ECG intervals: does one size really fit all?
  • Guest- Dr. Caitlin Roake, MD, PhD
• 25:41- Abstract #85. Do abnormal electrocardiographic intervals predict death in poisoned patients older than 65 years?
  • Guest- Dr. Michael Chary, MD
• 30:06- Abstract #61. Minimum tetrahydrocannabinol dose that produces severe symptoms in children <6 years old with
• cannabis edible ingestions
  • Guest- Dr. Keahi Horowitz, MD
• 36:25- Abstract #114. Frequency and severity of cannabis toxicity before and after legislative change to increase cannabis edible package size
  • Guest- Dr. Robert Hendrickson, MD
• 38:24- Abstract #101. Quantification of acetaminophen line-crossers in the setting o f overdose with delayed gastric absorption
  • Guest- Dr. Jamie Sterr, PharmD
• 41:41- Abstract #175. Cause for pause: bradycardia induced by transdermal rivastigmine in anticholinergic delirium
  • Guest- Dr. Santiago Batista Minaya, MD
• 46:21- Abstract #199. Cerebellar, hippocampal, and basal nuclei transient edema with restricted diffusion (CHANTER) Syndrome with poor neurological outcome in the setting of suspected opioid use
  • Guest- Jack Yang and Dr. Avery Michienzi, DO
• 49:49- 191. Severity scores for caustic injury: Zargar they even used?
  • Guest- Dr. Amar Chakrabortya, MD
• 53:!2- Abstract #9. Disparity in immune-mediated reactions to Crotalidae polyvalent immune fab (ovine) and Crotalidae immune F(ab’)2 [equine] in alpha-gal endemic regions and alpha-gal sensitized adults
  • Guest- Dr. Ari Filip, MD
• 59:10- Abstract # 26. Acute propranolol overdose and dose thresholds of severe toxicity
  • Guest- Dr. Katherine Isoardi, MBBS
• 1:06:05- 28. Risk of serotonin toxicity following acute lamotrigine overdose
  • Guest- Dr. Angela Chiew, MBBS, PhD (Introduction at 1:00:00)
• 1:12:36- Interview with AACT President Elect
  • Guest- Dr. Jillian Theobald, MD, PhD