Scripps Clinic

Standards for practical management of drug hypersensitivity reactions to intravenous drugs and proactive early allergy involvement before referral: A WAO Statement

Hypersensitivity reactions to intravenous therapies—including antibiotics, chemotherapeutics, biologics, anesthesia agents, and contrast media—pose significant challenges in acute care settings. These reactions often occur outside the purview of allergy specialists, leading to de...

Alcohol and E-Cigarettes Activate P2X7R in Lung Epithelial Cells, Stimulating Release of Plasminogen Activator in Extracellular Vesicles, Injuring Blood-Brain Barrier

Chronic alcohol and nicotine exposure can increase susceptibility to lung injury and promote the release of extracellular ATP (eATP). Elevated eATP activates the purinergic P2X7 receptor (P2X7R), a membrane ion channel that amplifies inflammatory signaling and promotes extracellu...