Maryann Mazer-Amirshahi, Daniel A Laub, Mark B Mycyk
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The advancement of medical toxicology knowledge has traditionally relied on case reports and case series because of the ethical challenges involved in studying poisoned patients. The growing availability of several large databases and registries now allows researchers to describe and analyze patterns in poisoned patients who share a particular exposure, outcome, or condition. A large database or registry can be useful in generating hypotheses, supporting extramural funding applications, and planning more rigorous studies. Knowing how to access and interpret data in registries such as NPDS, NHAMCS, and HCUP is essential for all stakeholders engaged in medical toxicology research. This review describes the strengths and limitations of different toxicology-relevant registries and databases and how to leverage these powerful tools to advance the science in the field of medical toxicology.
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Journal of Medical Toxicology (JMT) is a peer-reviewed medical journal dedicated to advances in clinical toxicology, focusing on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of poisoning and other adverse health effects resulting from medications, chemicals, occupational and environmental substances, and biological hazards. As the official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT), JMT is managed by an editorial board of clinicians as well as scientists and thus publishes research that is relevant to medical toxicologists, emergency physicians, critical care specialists, pediatricians, pre-hospital providers, occupational physicians, substance abuse experts, veterinary toxicologists, and policy makers. JMT articles generate considerable interest in the lay media, with 2016 JMT articles cited by various social media sites, the Boston Globe, and the Washington Post among others. For questions or comments about the journal, please contact jmtinfo@acmt.net.
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