Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a T-cell–mediated severe cutaneous adverse reaction characterized by rash, fever, internal organ involvement, and systemic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . During 4.7 years, 360 patients had 488 serious adverse reactions. More than 27% of serious reactions were ...

Tamblyn and her colleagues at McGill have developed a computer-based solution. In a pilot project, 40 doctors and neighbourhood pharmacies are connected to a computer system that analyzes the drug ...

Skin rashes can have many different causes, one of which is medications. The symptoms of drug-induced skin reactions can range from a mild itchy rash to more serious reactions, such as widespread ...

Tailoring medicines to an individual’s genetic profile is now possible. One critical aspect is genetic testing that reduces side effects, particularly for patients on psychiatric and cardiovascular ...

Credit: Getty Images Cautious drug prescription and frequent drug monitoring are needed in patients with CKD, especially as kidney function declines, according to investigators. Given the elevated ...

Around 200 million adults worldwide use statins, making them one of the most prescribed drug classes on the planet. If you or ...

Xifaxan (rifaximin) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat diarrhea and a brain condition related to liver disease. Xifaxan can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first drug to treat people with potentially deadly food allergies. Xolair, an injection, is now available to adults and children 1 year and ...

Tikosyn (dofetilide) is a prescription oral capsule used to treat certain heart arrhythmias. Tikosyn can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include headache and chest pain.