Tag: Steroids
COVID-19 Incidence Not Increased With Corticosteroid Injections
Incidence of COVID-19 lower for adults receiving image-guided corticosteroid injections for pain management
Inflammation During COVID-19 Hospitalization Linked to Mortality
Elevated C-reactive protein during hospitalization associated with increased mortality risk after recovery from COVID-19
Systemic Corticosteroids Tied to Vaso-Occlusive Episodes in Sickle Cell
Association seen among children and adults with sickle cell disease; association lower for those exposed to hydroxyurea
Continued Dexamethasone at Discharge Not Tied to Better COVID-19 Outcomes
No association seen with reduced 14-day all-cause readmission or mortality for individuals continuing dexamethasone at discharge
ASN: Steroids Best Placebo in High-Risk IgA Nephropathy
But dose reduced because of increased incidence of serious adverse events with full-dose methylprednisolone
Steroid Injection No Better for Long-Term Carpal Tunnel Symptoms
At five years, no difference seen in symptoms, but rates of subsequent surgical treatment lower with methylprednisolone versus saline injection
Higher Dose of Steroid Does Not Improve Outcomes in Severe COVID-19
Number of days alive without life support at day 28 did not differ with dexamethasone 12 mg versus 6 mg in those with severe hypoxemia
Overweight Children With Asthma Less Likely to Respond to Treatment
Higher body mass index tied to poor response to inhaled corticosteroids
Prophylactic Steroids May Prevent Complications of Thyroidectomy
Rates of postoperative hypocalcemia and voice dysfunction lower with single preoperative dose of dexamethasone versus placebo
Dexamethasone Studied for Treatment of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Results of dose-finding study suggest dexamethasone is safe for use at a dosage of 1.8 mg daily for five days per menstrual cycle
