News tagged with steroid drug


Study demonstrates that once-a-day pill offers relief from ragweed allergy symptoms

An international team of researchers, led by physician-scientists at Johns Hopkins, reports that a once-daily tablet containing a high dose of a key ragweed pollen protein effectively blocks the runny noses, sneezes, nasal ...

Immunology created May 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New studies examine caffeine's effect on cognitive tasks, food pairing

Since 1977, there has been a 70% increase in caffeine consumption among children and adolescents. Whether it is coffee, tea, soda, or energy drinks, our children are consuming more of it. One well documented effect of caffeine ...

Health created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

FDA cites sanitary issues at specialty pharmacies

(AP)—The Food and Drug Administration says it has uncovered troubling sterility problems at 30 specialty pharmacies that were inspected following a recent outbreak of meningitis caused by contaminated drugs.

Health created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Key pathway to stop dangerous, out-of-control inflammation discovered

A potential new strategy to developing new drugs to control inflammation without serious side effects has been found by Georgia State University researchers and international colleagues.

Inflammatory disorders created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Certain steroids may raise risk of dangerous blood clots

(HealthDay)—People who use drugs called glucocorticoids—a class of steroids—are at increased risk for blood clots in their veins, according to a new study.

Cardiology created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Man dies after parasitic worms invade lungs

(HealthDay)—A Vietnamese immigrant in California died of a massive infection with parasitic worms that spread throughout his body, including his lungs. They had remained dormant until his immune system ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Japanese P2 study shows potential of combined vaccine and steroid drug in castration resistant PCa

Multi-peptide vaccination therapy combined with the low-dose steroid drug dexamethasone shows promise in treating chemotherapy-naive castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) patients.

Cancer created Mar 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cell metabolism: Muscle loss can be caused by mitochondrial degradation induced by protein Mul1

Muscle withering can occur as part of the progression of many diseases, including cancer and muscular dystrophy, as well as during the normal aging process. Cellular organelles known as mitochondria provide ...

Medical research created Mar 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Steroids may help reduce deaths from all types of tuberculosis

The routine use of steroids to treat tuberculosis may help reduce deaths from all types of the disease, according to a new review of existing research.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Steroids help reverse rapid bone loss tied to rib fractures

New research in animals triggered by a combination of serendipity and counterintuitive thinking could point the way to treating fractures caused by rapid bone loss in people, including patients with metastatic ...

Medical research created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Do non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause kidney failure in children?

Sick children, especially those with some dehydration from flu or other illnesses, risk significant kidney injury if given drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen, Indiana University School of Medicine researchers said Friday.

Medications created Jan 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Experts warn red wine could mask testosterone levels

(Medical Xpress)—Red wine could give athletes and players a boost in the sports arena by increasing the amount of performance-enhancing hormone testosterone in their bodies, according to researchers from ...

Medical research created Jan 08, 2013 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scientists identify genetic mutation behind rare disease

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London, and Barts Health NHS Trust have identified the genetic mutation behind a devastating disease of the small intestine.

Genetics created Jan 04, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Walking on marbles' could be a thing of the past for arthritis patients

Researchers at the University of Southampton are to undertake a new stage of a study aimed at improving the health and mobility of those suffering from the common complaint of 'walking on marbles' associated with Rheumatoid ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Congress slams US health officials on tainted drugs

US lawmakers slammed federal and state health officials Wednesday for failing to properly police a pharmacy whose tainted drugs caused a deadly fungal meningitis outbreak.

Medications created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0