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For 16-year-old Izzy McKinney, a course of treatment with the antibiotic Bactrim first led to fevers and a bad rash.But that was just the beginning.What no one realized was that Izzy was suffering from a severe case of D.R.E.S.S: Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms.This introductory episode tells the tragic story of how DRESS syndrome took Izzy's life, leaving behind a devastated family. It is a cautionary tale that illustrates the importance of understanding and making...

Medication-induced drug disorders have been evident for nearly a century and labeled with a variety of names. French dermatologist Dr. Vincent Descamps, who has been at the forefront of DRESS syndrome since the mid-1990s, joins us to review this historically misunderstood and under-reported illness. We'll also discuss the history of how an international team of researchers and physicians identified the clinical condition known as DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms).&...

Hannah's mother and long-time DRESS advocate, Nancy Szakacsy tells of her daughter's struggle against a fatal case of DRESS syndrome that was triggered by the antibiotic Minocycline. The devastation of losing Hannah, and the obvious lack of information and resources for families like hers inspired Nancy to write a book about her daughter's illness. She now leads what has become the largest network of support for those affected by DRESS, and is currently Vice-President of the DRESS Syndrome Fo...

International severe adverse drug reaction experts, Dr. David Ostrov and Dr. Vincent Descamps, talk to us about the immune response that occurs in DRESS syndrome as well as how antiviral and steroid therapies are often indicated in fighting this condition. We also hear from Kent Van Donge about the importance of a team approach in the treatment of DRESS.Interview: Dr.David A.Ostrov (Associate Professor of Experimental Pathology/University of Florida), Dr. Vincent Descamps (Professor of Dermat...

In this episode, we talk with world-renowned DRESS Syndrome expert, Dr. Elizabeth Phillips. She and her colleagues at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are working to better understand the genetic factors that increase a patient's risk for developing life-threatening, immune-mediated drug reactions - with a focus on simple, inexpensive diagnostic tests can save countless lives.Interview: Dr. Elizabeth J. Phillips (Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology and Immun...

Theresa Stickney shares the story of her long and complicated course of illness with DRESS Syndrome, triggered by the drug Vancomycin. Since recovering, she has been inspired to share what she knows, both as a nurse and a patient - helping other patients, caregivers, doctors and researchers better understand this often misdiagnosed and difficult to treat condition.Interview: Theresa McDonnell Stickney (Mother, Registered Nurse, DRESS patient and advocate), August, 2019 in Bethesda, MD