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| Leo J SchepSummaryAffiliation: University of Otago Country: New Zealand Publications
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The clinical toxicology of γ-hydroxybutyrate, γ-butyrolactone and 1,4-butanediolLeo J Schep
National Poisons Centre, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Clin Toxicol (Phila) 50:458-70. 2012..We review the epidemiology, mechanisms of toxicity, toxicokinetics, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of poisoning due to GHB and its analogs and discuss the features and management of GHB withdrawal...- Nicotinic plant poisoningLeo J Schep
National Poisons Centre, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Clin Toxicol (Phila) 47:771-81. 2009..The toxicokinetics and mechanisms of toxicity of these alkaloids are reviewed and the clinical features and management of poisoning due to these plants are described... - Poisoning due to water hemlockLeo J Schep
Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, National Poisons Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Clin Toxicol (Phila) 47:270-8. 2009..Despite their toxicity, the literature consists almost entirely of case reports... - Diethylene glycol poisoningLeo J Schep
Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, National Poisons Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Clin Toxicol (Phila) 47:525-35. 2009..Despite DEG's toxicity and associated epidemics of fatal poisonings, a comprehensive review has not been published... - The clinical toxicology of the designer "party pills" benzylpiperazine and trifluoromethylphenylpiperazineLeo J Schep
Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, National Poisons Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Clin Toxicol (Phila) 49:131-41. 2011..This article will review the mechanisms of toxicity, toxicokinetics, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of poisoning due to BZP and TFMPP... - The clinical toxicology of metamfetamineLeo J Schep
National Poisons Centre, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Clin Toxicol (Phila) 48:675-94. 2010..An understanding of the drug's toxic effects and their medical treatment is therefore essential for the successful management of patients suffering this form of intoxication... 
Poisonous plants in New Zealand: a review of those that are most commonly enquired about to the National Poisons CentreRobin J Slaughter
National Poisons Centre, University of Otago, PO Box 913, Dunedin, New Zealand
N Z Med J 125:87-118. 2012..Poisonous plants can cause harm following inadvertent ingestion, via skin contact, eye exposures or inhalation of sawdust or smoked plant matter...- Ricin as a weapon of mass terror--separating fact from fictionLeo J Schep
National Poisons Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Environ Int 35:1267-71. 2009..Ricin as a toxin is deadly but as an agent of bioterror it is unsuitable and therefore does not deserve the press attention and subsequent public alarm that has been created... - New Zealand's venomous creaturesRobin J Slaughter
New Zealand National Poisons Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
N Z Med J 122:83-97. 2009..New Zealand is home to a small number of venomous creatures. The purpose of this review is to educate and update healthcare professionals on the management of envenoming from these creatures... - Veratrum poisoningLeo J Schep
National Poisons Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Toxicol Rev 25:73-8. 2006..The onset of symptoms occurs between 30 minutes and 4 hours, and the duration of the illness can range from 1 to 10 days; however, with prompt supportive care, patients typically make a full recovery within 24 hours...