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Identifying the incidence of rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis in patients taking lamotrigine: a systematic review of 122 randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Lamotrigine is an antiepileptic drug used for the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and numerous off-label uses. The development of rash significantly affects its use. The most concerning of these adverse reactions is Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic
Romi Bloom, Kyle T. Amber
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Amniotic membrane transplantation [PDF]
Amniotic membrane transplantation has been used as an alternative for ocular surface reconstruction. Indications for amniotic membrane transplantation include persistent epithelial defects, pterygium, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, ocular cicatricial ...
Moreira, Hamilton +1 more
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe delayed type systemic allergic reaction which affects the skin and mucous membranes. In adults, Stevens-Johnson syndrome is usually caused by the administration of drugs or a malignant process.
A. L. Melikyan +5 more
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Oral Acetazolamide after Boston Keratoprosthesis in Stevens Johnson Syndrome [PDF]
Background: Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a rare but severe and sometimes fatal condition associated with exposure to medications; sulfamethoxazole is among the most common causes.
Chodosh, James +2 more
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a child: case report and minireview
Introduction. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare, severe and life-threatening condition that develops mostly in response to drug use. Case presentation. We present a case of Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a boy of 11 years old, most probably developed in
Iryna CHORNOMYDZ +4 more
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(1) Background. Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are severe mucocutaneous reactions, characterized by extensive necrosis and detachment of the epidermis. (2) Case presentation. We present a case of a 46-year-old patient
Andrej Cokan +2 more
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Quality of life in patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome [PDF]
PURPOSE: To assess the quality of life in patients with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). METHODS: Fourteen patients with SJS were evaluated between 1998 and 1999 at the External Disease and Cornea Service of the Dept. of Ophthalmology of UNIFESP.
Belfort, Ricardo +5 more
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Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) Guidelines for CYP2C9 and HLA-B Genotype and Phenytoin Dosing [PDF]
Phenytoin is a widely used antiepileptic drug with a narrow therapeutic index and large inter-patient variability partly due to genetic variations in CYP2C9.
Callaghan, J. Thomas +7 more
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Soro autólogo para doenças da superfície ocular [PDF]
Autologous serum has been used to treat dry eye syndrome for many years. It contains several growth factors, vitamins, fibronectin and other components that have been considered important for corneal and conjunctival integrity.
Behrens, Ashley +2 more
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Stunted root development: a rare dental complication of Stevens-Johnson syndrome [PDF]
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe cutaneous reaction seen rarely in clinical practice. Most often, it occurs as an adverse reaction to certain drugs. When it affects children at a very young age, arrested tooth root development may also be seen.
Dahiya, Parveen +3 more
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