Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to Helen Stevenson.
This report describes the case of an Afro-Caribbean lady diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia, who presented with permanent mental nerve anaesthesia as a result of a sickle cell crisis during childbirth.
UNLABELLED: This report outlines the potential for concomitant use of dentally prescribed medication to increase the risk of statin-induced myopathy. The associated signs and symptoms of statin-induced myopathy are also highlighted, as well as the need for an accurate and updated drug history for all dental patients. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This article describes the recognized adverse interactions associated with concomitant drug therapy for patients on statins.