Publisher's Synopsis
Once again the vast amount of data on adverse drug reactions appearing annually in the world literature has been critically reviewed by the expert team of authors and editors working on the series, and the book once more provides a complete overview of all known side effects of drugs, both major and obscure. Matters of topical interest are highlighted in the special review section. This year's list of special reviews (41 in total) includes i.a. Post-Chernobyl contamination of herbal products; Complications of blood donation; AIDS and transfusions; Increasing worldwide microbial resistance; A worldwide responsibility for all, including the pharmaceutical industry and WHO; Antibiotics with the ability to kill resting microbes - and patients; Tetracyclines used in food production: can they affect us?
