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Neurogenic Switching: A Hypothesis for a Mechanism for Shifting the Site of Inflammation in Allergy and Chemical Sensitivity by Meggs, William J.

“…Neurogenic switching is proposed as a hypothesis for a mechanism by which a stimulus at one site can lead to inflammation at a distant site. Neurogenic…”
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Trypsin and rosmarinic acid reduce the toxicity of Micrurus fulvius venom in mice by Parker-Cote, J. L., O'Rourke, D. P., Miller, S. N., Brewer, K. L., Rosenbaum, M. D., Meggs, W. J.

“…Abstract Context. Antivenom is expensive and not always available, so alternative treatments are being investigated. Objective. The efficacy of trypsin or…”
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Emergency Department Hemodialysis in a Case of Severe Ethylene Glycol Poisoning by Johnson, Byron, Meggs, William J, Bentzel, Carl J

“…A 36-year-old man with a history of depression presented to the emergency department after ingesting approximately 3,000 mL of ethylene glycol antifreeze in a…”
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RADS and RUDS--the toxic induction of asthma and rhinitis by Meggs, W J

“…Inhalation exposures can produce asthma and rhinitis by several mechanisms. Sensitization with the production of IgE specific for a substance can lead to…”
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Biological homing: hypothesis for a quantum effect that leads to the existence of life by Meggs, W.J.

“…In biological systems, complex molecules interact with specificity and rapidity. The hypothesis is advanced that there are complementary sites on the surfaces…”
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Neurogenic Inflammation and Sensitivity to Environmental Chemicals by Meggs, William J.

“…Neurogenic inflammation as a pathway distinct from antigen-driven, immune-mediated inflammation may play a pivotal role in understanding a broad class of…”
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Fatality Resulting from Intraventricular Vincristine Administration by Meggs, William J., Hoffman, Robert S.

“…Background: Inadvertent intrathecal administration of vincristine has been reported and is uniformly fatal except in two of three cases treated with spinal…”
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Environmental equity and pesticide exposure by Moses, M, Johnson, E S, Anger, W K, Burse, V W, Horstman, S W, Jackson, R J, Lewis, R G, Maddy, K T, McConnell, R, Meggs, W J

“…Although people of color and low-income groups bear a disproportionate share of the health risks from exposure to pesticides, research attention has been…”
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Chemical hazards faced by animal handlers by Meggs, W J

“…A number of chemical hazards are associated with the care and handling of animals. A variety of pesticides are used to control fleas, ticks, and other insects…”
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Thallium poisoning from maliciously contaminated food by Meggs, W J, Hoffman, R S, Shih, R D, Weisman, R S, Goldfrank, L R

“…Four young adults presented two days after one of them had received marzipan balls packaged in a box from an expensive candy manufacturer. Two ate one candy…”
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Effects of Prussian Blue and N-Acetylcysteine on Thallium Toxicity in Mice by Meggs, William J., Cahill-Morasco, Ray, Shih, Richard D., Goldfrank, Lewis R., Hoffman, Robert S.

“…Background: Thallium poisoning is now rare but still occurs as a result of homicide attempts. Prussian blue's efficacy in the treatment of experimental…”
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Multiple chemical sensitivities and the immune system by Meggs, W J

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Analysis of plasma histamine levels in patients with mast cell disorders by Friedman, B S, Steinberg, S C, Meggs, W J, Kaliner, M A, Frieri, M, Metcalfe, D D

“…The use of plasma histamine determinations as a screening tool to distinguish patients with recurrent unexplained anaphylaxis, flushing, or both from those…”
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The treatment of lead poisoning from gunshot wounds with succimer (DMSA) by Meggs, W J, Gerr, F, Aly, M H, Kierena, T, Roberts, D L, Shih, R, Kim, H C, Hoffman, R

“…Lead poisoning is an unusual complication of gunshot wounds that occurs when retained lead bullet fragments are in contact with body fluids capable of…”
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Enhanced polymerization of polar macromolecules by an applied electric field with application to mitosis by Meggs, W J

“…Numerous cellular processes are characterized by the rapid polymerization of protein molecules to form rod-like structures. Examples include the formation of…”
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Mechanisms of allergy and chemical sensitivity by Meggs, William J.

“…Allergy and chemical sensitivity are closely related disorders in which environmental exposures produce inflammatory reactions. For allergy, environmental…”
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Trends in Emergency Department Utilization, 1988‐1997 by Meggs, William J., Czaplijski, Thomas, Benson, Nicholas

“… Objectives: To study changes in ED utilization over a ten‐year period; and to try to identify factors that affect utilization. Methods: This study was…”
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Anticholinergic Poisoning Associated With an Herbal Tea—New York City, 1994 by Meggs, W J, Weisman, R, Hoffman, R S, Shih, R

“…Seven cases of anticholinergic poisoning associated with an herbal tea in New York City during Mar 1994 are detailed. A CDC editorial note claims that the…”
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Recurrent anaphylaxis in menstruating women: treatment with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist--a preliminary report by Slater, J E, Raphael, G, Cutler, Jr, G B, Loriaux, D L, Meggs, W J, Kaliner, M

“…Recurrent idiopathic anaphylaxis is an illness consisting of recurring anaphylactic or anaphylactoid attacks of unknown cause. A patient has been described…”
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Progesterone sensitivity as a cause of recurrent anaphylaxis by Meggs, W J, Pescovitz, O H, Metcalfe, D, Loriaux, D L, Cutler, Jr, G, Kaliner, M

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