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Toxicology is relatively young as an independent discipline in Finland as in most other countries. Toxicology gradually evolved at universities as a part of pharmacology during 1960-1970s. The research institutes, with the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health being a pioneer in this respect, have contributed significantly in special research areas. The current paper highlights Finnish toxicology, and concentrates on the current status of sources of digital information and their use.
Following a brief introduction to the history of toxicology in Germany, this article deals with institutions concerned with toxicological information and research in Germany. The web addresses, responsibilities and main topics of federal authorities, federal state authorities, institutions for statutory accident insurance and prevention, non-university and university research institutes, funding institutions, scientific societies, industry representatives and poison information centers are described and links are given to databases provided on the web sites of these institutions.
The purpose of the present paper is to provide an overview of current resources in the field of toxicology in Italy. The discussion will begin with a brief history of toxicology in this country, which includes the study of the toxicity of plants and other natural substances, and the birth of industrial and forensic toxicology. We will also provide information on research, education, and hazard control in the field of toxicology. Within this context we will examine the public bodies responsible for surveillance and regulatory activities, state-owned and private structures involved in toxicological research, and the educational programs and research activities of universities. Particular emphasis will be placed on the activities of the National Health Service, which plays an important role in areas such as clinical toxicology, food safety, and animal health, as well as those of national and regional agencies dedicated to the protection of the environment. The presentation will be organized as follows: (1) A Brief History of Toxicology in Italy; (2) Professional Societies; (3) National Health Service; (4) National Bodies; (5) Resources for the Environment; (6) Biomedical Websites; (7) Recent Publications; (8) Research Structures; (9) Graduate and Postgraduate Programs; (10) Legislation.