Tag: Steroids
Pre-Op Methylprednisolone Beneficial in Knee Arthroplasty
Linked to reduced circulating markers of endothelial activation and damage
Alendronate Cuts Hip Fx Risk in Seniors Taking Prednisolone
No association for alendronate treatment with risk of mild upper GI symptoms, peptic ulcers
ATS: Benralizumab Reduces Glucocorticoid Doses in Asthma
Significant 75 percent reduction in median final oral glucocorticoid doses from baseline
Study Questions Utility of Universal Cervical Length Screens
Fewer patients with short cervix delivering prematurely received steroids within 7 days of birth
No Evidence Steroids Benefit Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Noticeable cartilage loss detected in patients treated with injections over two years, researchers say
Spending on Topical Steroids Up From 2011 to 2015
During study time period, generic medication costs accounted for 97.8 percent of total spending
Dexamethasone Found to Be of Little Benefit in Acute Sore Throat
Study seeking antibiotic alternatives found that only one-third of patients improved within 48 hours
Antenatal Betamethasone Doesn’t Impact Pediatric Bone Mass
No alterations in bone mass in mid-childhood with repeat doses of antenatal betamethasone
Hydrocortisone Tx Doesn’t Impair Neurodevelopment in Preemies
No statistically significant difference in neurodevelopment at 2 with hydrocortisone, placebo
ENDO: Corticosteroids Linked to Increased Risk of MetS
CS users had higher odds of metabolic syndrome, increased body mass index compared with nonusers
