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Adverse Drug Reactions
Research on adverse drug reactions discussed by scientists at Linkoping University
May 4th, 2008
"To determine the incidence of fatal adverse drug reactions (FADRs) in a Swedish population. Every seventh randomly selected deceased in three counties in South-east Sweden during 1 January 2001-31 December 2001 was identified in the Cause of Death Register," scientists in Sweden report. "Relevant case records (hospitals and/or primary care centres and medicolegal files) were reviewed to identify suspected drug-related fatalities. Of 1574 deceased study subjects, 49 (3.1%; 95% CI 2.2%, 4.0%) were suspected to have died from FADRs. The most common suspected FADRs were gastrointestinal haemorrhages (n = 18; 37%), central nervous system haemorrhages (n = 14; 29%),...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-05-04)
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