Evolution of Psychiatry: A Historical Journey through Time
Psychiatry, a field blending clinical practice, biology, and social sciences, has ancient roots dating back to Graeco-Roman philosophers like Plato and Hippocrates. Significant historical milestones include the body humor hypothesis, the first mental health ward, and the emergence of psychiatric asy
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Overview of Toxicology: Intoxications, Symptoms, and Therapy
Understanding toxicology is crucial to dealing with various types of intoxications, including accidental, foodborne, inhalation, industrial, and intentional exposures. Symptoms of toxic exposure can vary widely, affecting different body systems such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous sy
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Introduction to Toxicity and Toxicology in Food Chemical Risk Assessment
This module introduces the concept of chemical toxicity and the discipline of toxicology in relation to food chemical risk assessment. It touches upon historical aspects, such as the case of Socrates' death by hemlock, the contributions of Mathieu Joseph Bonaventure Orfila in forensic toxicology, an
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