Category: Articles, Chemicals / Toxic Substances, Communications, Education, Medical & Healthcare, Pharmacology, Psychology/Psychiatry, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Therapeutics TASA ID: 22108 The quest for innovative treatments in mental health care has led to a resurgence of interest in psychedelic therapeutics. This renewed focus is not without merit; emerging research suggests that substances like psilocybin and DMT may offer novel approaches to treating complex mental health conditions that have long challenged conventional medical paradigms. An in-depth interview with Doug Drysdale, CEO of Cybin, a company at the forefront of this exploration, provides a comprehensive look at the science, the potential, and the pragmatic considerations involved in bringing psychedelic-based treatments from theory to practice. Read more
Category: Articles, Chemicals / Toxic Substances, Medical & Healthcare, Psychology/Psychiatry, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Safety, Toxicology Ketamine Brightens the Future of Mental Health TASA ID: 22108 "Why settle for less when you can have more?" This question echoes throughout the halls of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, a leading mental health treatment center located in Los Angeles, CA.. Sam Mandel, the co-founder and CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, sheds light on this revolutionary treatment in a recent interview with me, offering a refreshing perspective on how society can tackle the current mental health epidemic. Read more
Category: Articles, Chemicals / Toxic Substances, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Safety The Role of Plastic Surgeon in Propane Burns and Explosions TASA ID: 11869 In the aftermath of propane burns and explosions, the role of plastic surgeons becomes paramount in the journey toward recovery. Beyond the immediate response to injuries, these specialists play a crucial role in reconstructing lives physically and emotionally. This blog post delves into the multifaceted responsibilities of plastic surgeons in propane burn cases, highlighting their expertise in helping patients achieve their physical and aesthetic goals. Read more
Category: Articles, Chemicals / Toxic Substances, Construction, Environment, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Safety OIL & GAS PIPELINE ACCIDENTS: Failure Mechanisms in Non-Technical Language TASA ID: 18867 Oil and gas pipeline construction in the U.S. has grown steadily over the years at a rate of approximately 10,000 miles per year. As of 2019, more than 2.6 million miles of natural gas and 219,000 miles of hazardous liquid pipelines were operating in the United States.The U.S. Department of Transportation’s PHMSA agency began tracking serious accidents in 2000. The latest failure rates reported by PHMSA show 0.01 failures per 1000 miles for hazardous liquid pipelines, 11 failures per 1,000,000 miles for gas distribution pipelines, and 0.008 failures per 1000 miles of gas transmission pipelines. Despite such low probabilities of failure, accidents do occur often making news due to the spectacular way they fail and the likelihood of deaths and injuries. Read more
Category: Articles, Chemicals / Toxic Substances, Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Safety, Toxicology, Working With Experts 11 YEARS LATER: THE WORSENING OPIOID EPIDEMIC TASA ID: 13340 Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP) is currently providing input to the U.S. Dept. of HHS to preserve the 2016 CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline which is under some threat from the influence of the opioid pharmaceutical industry and some members of the pain community. This could also have positive implications for future legal cases for victims of opioid over-prescribing, especially in regard to the continued profit-driven malfeasance of these two sectors which have been largely responsible for the creation of the opioid epidemic. Will have more to say about this over the next few months. Read more