Journal Watch - May 2003

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1 RELATED DRUG: Kava

ARTICLE: Fatal Fulminant Hepatic Failure Induced by Natural Therapy Containing Kava

SUMMARY: The case report of a patient who suffered acute liver failure and died after using a preparation containing kava and passionflower. The patient's death occurred after the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) issued a report concerning the potential for hepatotoxicity associated with the use of kava-containing products.

JOURNAL: Medical Journal of Australia, 2003 May 5; 178(9): 442-43

AUTHORS: P.J. Gow, N.J. Connelly, R.L. Hill, P. Crowley, P.W. Angus

WEB SITE: http://www.mja.com.au/

2 RELATED DRUG: Enbrel/Remicade

ARTICLE: Serious Bacterial …