Canakinumab allows discontinuation of corticosteroids in patients with SJIAEurekAlert (press release)Madrid, Spain, 13 June 2013: Study findings first presented today at EULAR 2013, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism, demonst…
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Ask Dr. K: A Short Course Of Steroids Can Help Chronic Sinusitis
Dalles Chronicle My specialist suggested trying oral corticosteroids. What do you think? DEAR READER: “Steroids” is short for anti-inflammatory hormones called corticosteroids, and “oral” means steroids taken in pill form. I think a short course of five to seven days … |
This is South WalesCross Hands family call for easier access to therapy drug EverolimusThis is South WalesTHE mother of a Gwendraeth Valley man who suffers from a rare condition has called on the Welsh Government to make access to treatment easier for …
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Dr. K: Short course of oral steroids can help chronic sinusitis
Greenville Daily Reflector A “Steroids” is short for anti-inflammatory hormones called corticosteroids, and “oral” means steroids taken in pill form. I think a short course of five to seven days of oral steroids is worth a try. That’s particularly true if your sinusitis isn’t … |
Novel stent noninferior to durable polymer stentHealioPatients were randomly assigned to a biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stent (SES; Firehawk, MicroPort Medical; n=227) or a durable polymer everolimus-eluting stent (EES; Xience V, Abbott Vasc…
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Ask Dr. K: Steroids may help chronic sinusitis
Monterey County Herald My specialist suggested trying oral corticosteroids. What do you think? Dear Reader: “Steroids” is short for anti-inflammatory hormones called corticosteroids, and “oral” means steroids taken in pill form. I think a short course of five to seven days … |
Health talk: Poison ivy dermatitisCarlisle SentinelHowever, oral corticosteroids are not always appropriate for treating poison ivy dermatitis. Oral corticosteroids have significant side effects that can change your mood, increase your appetite and dis…
Corticosteroids effective as psoriasis treatment for up to 1 yearHealioCorticosteroids effectively treated psoriasis when used for up to 52 weeks, compared with other topical treatments, according to study results. Researchers conducted a systemic revi…
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WWLP 22News “The only problem with the hydrocortisone and other steroid creams is that if the bite gets infected, steroid creams are not a good idea on infected areas. You have to keep a close eye out. Its okay to use hydrocortisone sparingly, but you see any … |
MedscapeAvoid High-Dose Steroids in Elderly With COPD and DiabetesMedscapeIn a study of elderly Australians with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and newly diagnosed diabetes, those who received high-dose corticosteroids had an increased ri…