Tag: Steroids
Flovent Discontinuation in 2024 Raises Concerns for Doctors, Patients
Flovent is being discontinued in the new year; insurance coverage of alternatives is uncertain
Osteoporosis Risk Increased With Long-Term Topical Corticosteroid Exposure
Dose-response relationships identified between long-term exposure to TCSs and osteoporosis and major osteoporotic fracture
Dexamethasone No Benefit in HIV-Positive With Tuberculous Meningitis
No survival benefit or benefit in any secondary end point seen for adjunctive dexamethasone versus placebo
Lavage + Steroid No Benefit in Calcific Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
No benefit seen for ultrasound-guided lavage with a corticosteroid injection for calcific rotator cuff tendinopathy of shoulder
Weight Gain, but No Increase in BP, Seen With Low-Dose Glucocorticoids in RA
Glucocorticoids led to 1.1 kg more weight gain than control treatment over two years using data from five pooled RCTs
Studies Explore Risks for Exposure to Antenatal Corticosteroids
Increased risk seen for serious infection during first 12 months of life and increased short-, long-term health outcomes
Dexamethasone Best for Persistent, Recurrent Uveitic Macular Edema
Significantly greater reduction in macular edema seen with dexamethasone versus methotrexate, ranibizumab; BCVA significantly improved with dexamethasone during follow-up
Dexamethasone Compared to Burr-Hole Drainage for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Dexamethasone treatment was not noninferior with respect to functional outcomes and was associated with more complications
Hydrocortisone Does Not Reduce 90-Day Mortality in Septic Shock
Small reduction in mortality seen with use of hydrocortisone with fludrocortisone
Prednisone Does Not Improve In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes
Researchers observed increased risk for preterm delivery and biochemical pregnancy loss with prednisone
