Toxins and drugs
Hepatotoxic mushroom poisoning (Amanita phalloides)
Eating wild Amanita mushrooms can cause acute liver failure from amatoxins. Clinical phases, treatment and why it is a medical emergency.
Toxins and drugs
Liver damage from alcohol, acetaminophen, mushrooms and other substances.
Toxins and drugs
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) liver toxicity
Acetaminophen poisoning is a common cause of acute liver failure. Learn the toxic dose, why timing matters, and why N-acetylcysteine saves lives.
Toxins and drugs
The myth of the daily glass of wine: is moderate drinking good for you?
A daily glass of wine is not a healthy habit. Current evidence shows there is no risk-free level of alcohol, either for the heart or for the liver.