Tag: Steroids
Antenatal Steroids May Improve Outcomes in Extreme Preemies
Full course of antenatal steroids at GA 22 weeks or earlier tied to greater likelihood of survival to discharge, survival without major morbidity
Glucocorticoid Use Tied to Decreased White Matter Integrity
Use of inhaled, systemic glucocorticoids associated with changes in several brain imaging parameters; effect sizes larger in systemic users
OCS-Sparing Effect of Dupilumab for Severe Asthma Maintained
Oral corticosteroid dosage reduction sustained in open-label extension study of dupilumab
Corticosteroid Injections Plus Exercise Ease Achilles Tendinopathy
Reduction in symptoms at six months greater for corticosteroid injections, versus placebo injections, in combination with exercise therapy
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
