Hypersensitivity Therapy
Reports from Zhejiang University, Department of Dermatology describe recent advances in hypersensitivity therapy
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, July 20th, 2009
New investigation results, 'Complete atrioventricular block associated with dapsone therapy: a rare complication of dapsone-induced hypersensitivity syndrome,' are detailed in a study published in Journal of Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics. "Dapsone is still widely used for a range of infectious and inflammatory diseases. A potential severe side-effect, known as dapsone-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS), may occur," scientists in People's Republic of China report.
"DHS is characterized by fever, skin rashes, lymphadenopathy and multiorgan dysfunction manifesting as hepatitis, cholangitis, pneumonitis, colitis, thyroiditis and myocarditis. However,...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Hepatitis Weekly
Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2009-07-20)
More Articles from Hepatitis Weekly
- Journal of the National Cancer Institute
JNCI news brief: Hepatitis B virus mutations may predict risk of liver cancer - Acute Hepatitis
Scientists at Nihon University, Medical Department report research in acute hepatitis - Angiotensins
Research from University of Newcastle provides new data about angiotensins - Chronic Liver Disease
Research from University of Padua yields new findings on chronic liver disease - Hepatitis
Data on hepatitis detailed by V. Eyraud and co-authors - Hepatitis B Virus
New research on hepatitis B virus from Korea University summarized - More from this issue of Hepatitis Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
