Immunology
Inhaled steroids may increase pneumonia risk in people with asthma
Use of inhaled corticosteroids was linked with an increased risk of pneumonia in a study of individuals with asthma.
Apr 20, 2017
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Immunology
Researchers find overprescribing of oral corticosteroids in children with asthma
While a short course of oral corticosteroid medication is recommended for the treatment of moderate to severe asthma flare-ups, it is neither recommended nor effective in treating those with minimal to mild asthma exacerbations. ...
Apr 11, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Inhaled corticosteroids may raise women's risk of the metabolic syndrome
Use of inhaled corticosteroids in women is associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) and an increased prevalence of the metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of risk factors for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, researchers ...
Apr 4, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Very premature babies benefit most from corticosteroids before birth
Giving corticosteroid drugs to mothers at risk of preterm delivery - from as early as 23 weeks of pregnancy - is associated with a lower rate of death and serious illness for their babies, finds a study published by The BMJ ...
Mar 28, 2017
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Immunology
Antibiotics not effective for clinically infected eczema in children
Estimates suggest that 40 percent of eczema flares are treated with topical antibiotics, but findings from a study led by Cardiff University suggest there is no meaningful benefit from the use of either oral or topical antibiotics ...
Mar 14, 2017
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Immunology
A breath of fresh air for severe asthma research
Ten to 15 percent of people with asthma have severe asthma, a form of the disease that is not controlled by current medications. Many of these patients are prescribed increased dosages of corticosteroids, but continue to ...
Mar 10, 2017
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Immunology
New model IDs inflammatory asthma without sputum
(HealthDay)—A new prediction model identifies eosinophilic asthma without the need for sputum induction, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in Allergy.
Jan 4, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Transient topical corticosteroids of limited use in acne
(HealthDay)—Transient addition of topical corticosteroids (TCS) to topical retinoids is not associated with meeting the primary end points of improvement in acne severity and mitigation of medication-induced irritation, ...
Nov 2, 2016
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Inflammatory disorders
Asthma study provides 'paradigm shift' in understanding of life-threatening condition
A new study led by the University of Leicester to understand how to improve the health of severe asthma patients has made a breakthrough finding.
Oct 27, 2016
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Surgery
Steroid use linked to worse outcomes in Lyme disease-associated facial paralysis
Researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School have found that patients who were prescribed corticosteroids as part of treatment for Lyme disease-associated facial paralysis had worse long-term outcomes ...
Sep 6, 2016
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