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DRESS Smarter: Bridging the Gap in Severe Drug Reactions

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Mercredi, juillet 12, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Around the world, millions of people suffer from severe adverse drug reactions, many of which do not get proper funding or research. For patients with DRESS Syndrome, the experience can be isolating. However, a nonprofit behind National DRESS Syndrome Day is providing a platform for building awareness of this debilitating life threatening condition. On July 16, 2023, the DRESS Syndrome Foundation will encourage patients and medical communities to unite over this year's theme: "DRESS/smarter." By recognizing positive advancements in DRESS Syndrome, the holiday gives a voice to this uncommon but life-threatening reaction, and supports research efforts that bridge the gap worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • A national holiday with a global reach, DRESS Syndrome Day highlights progress and future insights into severe adverse drug reactions.
  • "There is still so much we don't understand about this severe and potentially fatal drug reaction," explains Tasha Tolliver, Executive Director and Co-Founder of DRESS Syndrome Foundation.
  • Additionally, Dr. Korman's team identified a unique "earlobe crease sign" that distinguishes DRESS from other severe adverse drug reactions, facilitating faster and more accurate diagnosis.
  • "We founded the DRESS Syndrome Foundation to fill a much-needed gap in patient advocacy, a gap that today would have saved our daughters lives," says Nancy Szakacsy, Co-Founder of DRESS Syndrome Foundation.