Tag: Steroids
Intradiscal Steroid Offers Short-Term Relief of Lower Back Pain
Reduction in pain at one month, but not 12 months, for chronic low back pain with active discopathy
Inhaled Corticosteroids Not Linked to Pneumonia in Children
No increased risk of pneumonia; no link for ICS with risk of pharyngitis, otitis media, sinusitis
Platelet-Rich Plasma Superior for Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome
Autologous platelet-rich plasma efficacious for a longer duration than LA/corticosteroid
Ciprofloxacin Plus Fluocinolone More Effective for Peds AOMT
More effective than ciprofloxacin or fluocinolone alone for acute otitis media w/tympanostomy tubes
Efficacy of Wet Wrap Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis Undetermined
Wet wrap therapy may pose higher risk of local infections than topical steroids
Transient Topical Corticosteroids of Limited Use in Acne
Doesn't meet primary end points of improved acne severity, mitigation of retinoid-induced irritation
FDA Warns of Testosterone, AAS Abuse and Dependence
Many American men take them, but heart and psychological issues can occur, agency says
Daily Intranasal Steroid Tx Not Better for Allergy Relief
Findings based on number of symptom-free days for daily versus as-needed treatment
Even Partial Antenatal Steroid Treatment Benefits Preemies
Fewer deaths, complications for extremely premature infants
Hydrocortisone Doesn’t Cut Risk of Septic Shock in Sepsis
Among adults with severe sepsis not in septic shock, no reduction in septic shock with hydrocortisone
