Tag: Steroids
Immunomodulation With IVIG, Glucocorticoids Examined in MIS-C
Early outcomes of two large observational studies show mixed results for the efficacy of immunomodulation with IVIG, glucocorticoids, or both
Rituximab, Mycophenolate Mofetil Compared for Pemphigus Vulgaris
More patients receiving rituximab versus mycophenolate mofetil had sustained complete remission at week 52, fewer had disease flares
Dexamethasone Does Not Increase Risk for Surgical-Site Infection
Dexamethasone reduces risk for nausea and vomiting after nonurgent, noncardiac surgery without increasing incidence of surgical-site infection
Topical Corticosteroid Use in Pregnancy Not Tied to SGA, LBW
Risks for small for gestational age or low birth weight not increased with exposure to potent or very potent topical corticosteroids
Steroids Unrelated to Psychological Reactions in Pediatric ALL
Low-quality evidence suggests type/dose of steroid not linked to adverse psychological reactions, possibly associated with sleep problems
Former Anabolic Steroid Users Have Impaired Testicular Function
In former users, longer accumulated duration of anabolic androgenic steroid use was associated with lower serum INSL3
Methylprednisolone Added to IVIG May Cut Fever in MIS-C
IV immunoglobulins plus methylprednisolone associated with lower risk for treatment failure compared with immunoglobulins alone
AAO-HNS Issues Guidance for Bell’s Palsy Treatment During COVID-19
Corticosteroid therapy and/or antiherpes viral therapy recommended for patients developing Bell's palsy after vaccination
Dexamethasone Not Favored for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Dexamethasone worse than placebo with respect to favorable outcome at six months
Glucocorticoid Use Tied to CVD Risk in Immune-Mediated Diseases
Risk for CVD increased in association with glucocorticoid dose, even with <5.0 mg daily prednisolone-equivalent dose
