HLA-B*13:01 screening shows strong association with Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome in leprosy patients
Genetic testing may help identify patients at risk for leprosy side effects
This meta-analysis examines the association between HLA-B*13:01 and Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome (DHS) in leprosy cases. The analysis r…
A genetic test can identify people likely to have a severe reaction to dapsone, a common medication used to treat leprosy.
Dapsone 5% and erythromycin 2% significantly reduce inflammatory lesion counts in acne vulgaris
Trial shows specific antibiotics help treat certain types of acne
This network meta-analysis of 22,645 patients evaluated various topical antibiotic monotherapies for acne vulgaris. While specific agents li…
New data identifies which topical antibiotics are most effective at reducing different types of acne lesions while highlighting risks like a…
HLA-B*57:01-guided abacavir prescribing is the clearest preventive paradigm from HLA associations
HLA genes shape HIV and hepatitis vaccine responses and drug reactions
This narrative review examines HLA polymorphisms in HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B. The clearest preventive paradigm is HLA-B*57:01-guide…
A review finds that HLA genes strongly influence how people respond to HIV and hepatitis vaccines and how they react to certain medications.