Chronic Eczematous Eruptions of the Elderly Are Associated with Chronic Exposure to Calcium Channel Blockers: Results from a Case–Control Study [PDF]
It has been suggested that chronic eczematous eruptions of the elderly could be associated with chronic drug exposure. To determine the drugs associated with these eruptions, we conducted a case–control study on 102 cases and 204 controls.
Barbaud, Annick+15 more
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Case Report: Nicolau syndrome due to etofenamate injection [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
Nicolau syndrome, also known as embolia cutis medicomentosa, is a rare complication characterized by tissue necrosis that occurs after injection of drugs.
Emin Ozlu+6 more
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Effectiveness of a 10-day melarsoprol schedule for the treatment of late-stage human African trypanosomiasis: confirmation from a multinational study (IMPAMEL II). [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Treatment of late-stage human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) with melarsoprol can be improved by shortening the regimen. A previous trial demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a 10-day treatment schedule.
Asumu, P+10 more
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The histopathological spectrum of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) and its differentiation from generalized pustular psoriasis [PDF]
Background: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) represents a severe, acute, pustular skin reaction that is most often induced by drugs. AGEP can be difficult to differentiate from generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) both clinically and ...
Austin+34 more
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Vemurafenib and cutaneous adverse events - report of five cases [PDF]
Vemurafenib is a selective inhibitor of V600E-mutant BRAF protein used to treat metastatic and unresectable melanoma. Clinical trials have shown increased overall survival and progression-free survival in patients treated with Vemurafenib.
Giselle de Barros Silva+5 more
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Immune Mechanisms in Drug Allergy [PDF]
Clinicians had suspected for years that drug eruptions were probably mediated by immune mechanisms because their timing suggested sensitization and specific immunologic memory rather than direct toxicity.
Roujeau, Jean-Claude
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Drug-Induced Acneiform Eruptions [PDF]
Acne vulgaris is a chronic skin disease that develops as a result of inflammation of the pilosebaceous unit and its clinical course is accompanied by comedones, papules, pustules, and nodules.
Karadağ, Ayşe Serap, Özlü, Emin
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A rare case of melanosis of the hard palate mucosa in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia [PDF]
Imatinib Mesylate, also known as Gleevec or ST1-571, is a tyrosine-kinase inhibitor used as the gold standard medication for the chronic myeloid leukemia (CML); Imatinib has indeed deeply revolutionized the CML therapy allowing most patients to have a ...
Bosco, Daniela+4 more
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Abstract The perceptions and representations of whiteness around motherhood, family, and black sexuality reproduce the logic of what Hortense Spillers calls “captive flesh”, controlling understandings about femininity, motherhood, and gender. This debate is guided by the politics of the racial neoliberal agenda that works to control the urban ...
Danielle Pereira de Araújo
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Drug eruption by antihistamine mistaken for chronic urticaria in a child [PDF]
Although rare, antihistamines can cause adverse effects, including drug-induced eruptions or anaphylaxis. A 4-year-old child visited the pediatric department of a hospital for skin eruptions after administration of antihistamines, (e.g., ucerax ...
Gun Moo Lee+5 more
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