Medications
Dermatologists' group offers latest guidance on acne
It might take a combination of treatments to rein in problem acne in teens and adults, updated guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) suggest.
Feb 2, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine highly effective
Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) are effective against herpes zoster (HZ), with the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of two doses waning a little over four years of follow-up, according to a study published online ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Medications
Study suggests in utero corticosteroid exposure is not detrimental to offspring neurodevelopment
In utero exposure to corticosteroids and β2-adrenergic agonists appears to not be associated with most offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Half of patients with newly diagnosed vitiligo do not receive treatment
A high proportion of patients with newly diagnosed vitiligo do not receive any treatment, according to a study recently published in Dermatology and Therapy.
Oct 17, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study looks at treatment patterns for alopecia areata
For patients with alopecia areata (AA), corticosteroids are the most commonly used treatment, and by one year, 71.8 percent are receiving no treatment, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in JAMA Dermatology.
Sep 20, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Patients prescribed intermittent corticosteroids are less likely to have fracture risks considered, research suggests
Prolonged use of corticosteroids, such as prednisolone, has been shown to cause osteoporosis and therefore increases the risk of breaking a bone. The more corticosteroids are taken, the greater the damage can be.
Aug 11, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Corticosteroids lower the likelihood of in-hospital mortality from COVID-19, study shows
In a registry-based cohort study of 109 institutions, Mayo Clinic researchers evaluated the use of corticosteroids in hospitalized patients needing oxygen due to severe COVID-19 disease. The study assessed biomarker-concordant ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Researchers find drugs that reduce infant death may lead to long-term health issues
Steroids commonly offered to pregnant people with increased risk of preterm birth may be unnecessary and may leadto long-term health issues for the infants, according to new research led by McMaster University.
Aug 2, 2023
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Health
Can I put cortisone on my face? The right advice on creams to fix irritated skin
Topical corticosteroids, also referred to as corticosteroids or cortisone, are the go-to treatment for many skin disorders including eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. They can be found in various forms such as creams, ointments, ...
Jun 20, 2023
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Medications
Intraocular corticosteroids found to be best for treating complications of chronic inflammatory eye condition
Repeat treatment with corticosteroid injections improved vision in people with persistent or recurrent uveitis-related macular edema better than two other therapies, according to results from a clinical trial. Compared with ...
Jun 13, 2023
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