Oral Corticosteroids Can Lead to Vitamin D DeficiencyArthritis Today10/17/11 People who take oral corticosteroids for arthritis and other illnesses are twice as likely as non-users to have a vitamin D deficiency, according to new research from Albert E…
Broccoli-based compound beats drug resistance in lung diseaseEurekAlert (press release)Given the central role of inflammation in COPD, it is surprising that patients derive little benefit from treatment with potent anti-inflammatory drugs known as cort…
Platinum todayBoston Scientific launches platinum chromium stent in ChinaPlatinum todayBoston Scientific Corporation has begun a phased launch of its PROMUS Element Everolimus-Eluting Platinum Chromium Coronary Stent System in China. It comes after the…
Boston Scientific Launches Promus Element™ Stent System In ChinaPR Newswire (press release)"Positive clinical data from our PLATINUM trials demonstrate the successful transfer of safety and efficacy of the leading everolimus-eluting stent to the…
Proper treatment needed for Asthma ControlPakistan ObserverIn his video telephonic conference, broadcast from Liaqut National Hospital (LNH), he said total control of asthma was only possible with sustained treatment with proper medications like Inhail…
Irish Medical TimesClinical update on inflammatory bowel diseaseIrish Medical TimesThese could include azathioprine. Methotrexate is used, as is 6-mercaptopurine, a metabolite of azathioprine. Cyclosporine, which was used initially for acute, severe co…
Journal of the American Academy of Physician AssistantsThe use of corticosteroids for spinal cord injuries: Where are we now?Journal of the American Academy of Physician AssistantsThe ATLS course has stated that although corticosteroids should still be…
Use of Asthma Controller Meds on the Rise Among U.S. KidsU.S. News & World ReportAsthma controller drugs include: corticosteroids, which control inflammation and reduce the risk of airway spasms; beta-2-agonists, which make breathing easier; and leukot…
Asthma Drug Spending Soars in USNational JournalDrugs to control asthma include corticosteroids to prevent inflammation, while asthma-reliever drugs include short-acting beta-2 agonists that make breathing easier. Leukotriene drugs help prevent asthma …
HealthNewsDigest.comChildren's Use of Asthma Controller Drugs DoublesHealthNewsDigest.comUse of inhaled corticosteroids, a type of controller drug increased from 15.5 percent to 40 percent. Use of other controller drugs also increased: beta agonist…