The notion of human dignity remains a relatively complex concept that has roots in classical Greek and Roman antiquity and links to religious teachings and Kantian philosophical notions. From the Latin , human dignity means worth and implies excellence and distinction. Human dignity, also found in 20 century constitutions and international declarations, has been considered in bioethics, general medicine, and psychiatry.
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December 2023
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) can occur at any age and are commonly caused by adverse drug events. Rapid diagnosis of SJS/TEN is imperative, followed by immediate cessation of offending agent and induction of appropriate treatment. Cyclosporine, a calcineurin inhibitor, has been reported to have a promising therapeutic effect in SJS/TEN patients with few side effects.
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