What is croup? Its symptoms and treatment
Croup can be a scary thing for new parents to watch their babies struggle with, so here is a primer on what it is and how to best treat it.
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Polycyclic Compounds: News and Research on Pregnadienetriols
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Oral agent found to produce high response rate in patients with multiple myeloma when combined with steroid
A new agent that subverts myeloma cells from within while also subjecting them to an immune system attack produced impressive responses in combination with dexamethasone in patients with multiple myeloma that had relapsed ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Oximeters often overestimate COVID patients' oxygen levels, delaying care: Study
A study led by Johns Hopkins University researchers suggests that the use of pulse oximeters in hospitalized COVID-19 patients often overestimated true arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2), especially in those of minority race, ...
Aug 25, 2023
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Could cold air help settle a case of croup? New study says yes
Pediatricians have suspected it for years, and now a new study may be proving them right: Cold air really can help ease children's croup symptoms.
Aug 1, 2023
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Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths, national study finds
Two drugs commonly used to treat inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis did not shorten recovery time for patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 but did reduce the likelihood of death when compared ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Dexamethasone best for persistent, recurrent uveitic macular edema
For patients with minimally active or inactive uveitis and persistent or recurrent uveitic macular edema (ME), dexamethasone is significantly better for treatment than methotrexate or ranibizumab, according to a study published ...
Jun 22, 2023
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Dexamethasone compared to burr-hole drainage for chronic subdural hematoma
For patients with chronic subdural hematoma, a 19-day tapering course of dexamethasone therapy is not noninferior to surgery with respect to functional outcomes at three months, according to a study published in the June ...
Jun 15, 2023
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How does glucocorticoid therapy affect the developing cardiovascular system during pregnancy?
Glucocorticoid therapy is widely used during pregnancies at risk of premature delivery to promote fetal lung maturation. While it is an effective treatment, it can also trigger heart and blood vessel problems. New research ...
May 3, 2023
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A 'backpack' full of multiple sclerosis therapy
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating autoimmune disease that destroys the protective myelin covering around nerves, disrupting communication between the brain and body, and causing patients' ability to move and function ...
Apr 21, 2023
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Dexamethasone still beneficial for some inpatients with COVID-19
Early administration of dexamethasone is associated with significantly reduced odds of mortality or discharge to hospice for inpatients with COVID-19 receiving supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation (MV) and/or extracorporeal ...
Apr 20, 2023
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