Research Links Abacavir Hypersensitivity Reactions In HIV To Attacks By Body's Own Immune System
Potentially severe hypersensitivity reactions to the anti-HIV drug abacavir occur through an autoimmune mechanism, resulting from the creation of drug-induced immunogens that are attacked by the body's immune system, according to a study published online by the journal AIDS, official journal of the International AIDS Society. AIDS is published by Lippincott Williams Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
The New Old Age Blog: Managing Care Online
Caregivers are looking to the Web to help coordinate care for ailing family members. (Source: NYT Health)