Corticosteroid Articles & Analysis
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As seasonal allergies affect millions globally, the demand for advanced, reliable treatments is growing rapidly. Behind the scenes of this progress lies a powerful class of materials: fluoropolymers. While often associated with aerospace, semiconductor, and chemical industries, fluoropolymers also play a vital—yet underappreciated—role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in ...
This specific pathway is known as steroidogenesis. These hormones, including corticosteroids like cortisol (regulating stress and metabolism) and aldosterone (controlling blood pressure), as well as sex hormones such as estrogens, progesterone, and androgens (like testosterone), orchestrate a vast range of physiological functions. ...
It is important for employers to know the wind chill temperature so that they can gauge workers’ exposure risk better and plan how to safely do the work. It is also important to monitor workers’ physical condition during tasks, especially new workers who may not be used to working in the cold, or workers returning after spending some time away from work. The National Oceanic and ...
Risk factors for osteoporosis include aging, gender and ethnicity, family history, low calcium and high protein diet, medications (eg, corticosteroids and anticonvulsants), smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, endocrine factors (estrogen deficiency), androgen reduction, calcitonin deficiency), other diseases (such as intestinal problems, kidney problems, ...
There are three types of human infection: the first type of mild infection can be eliminated by the body through an effective immune response without clinical symptoms; the second type is due to chronic persistent self-infection with intermittent gastrointestinal symptoms; the third type Disseminated severe infections can occur in patients with long-term use of immunosuppressants, cytotoxic ...
Considering Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful or numbing condition that affects the hands and fingers. It’s caused by pressure on one main nerves of the hand, the median nerve. The nerve passes through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the “carpal tunnel” (hence the name of the disorder). The pressure causes the nerve to ...
In medicine, taking a holistic approach means treating the whole person - body, mind, spirit, and emotions - to achieve one’s optimal health and wellness. For example, if a patient comes in with a sharp, jabbing pain in his hand - a symptom of peripheral neuropathy - a holistic treatment plan may not only include pain relief medicine but also address underlying causes of pain. A holistic ...
In an exceptional result, 16 of the 30 patients treated within 6 weeks of diagnosis reverted to normal C-peptide levels and were insulin-independent. In new-onset T1D, corticosteroids combined daily azathioprine have also shown to be beneficial, and while these approaches have not been employed due to side effects, these trials are nonetheless crucial in highlighting the ...
It is used in combination with corticosteroid for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). ...
One of the more common asthma controllers is a corticosteroid which is inhaled through an inhaler tool. To effectively use this, make sure you and your physician educate your child on how to use their tool in the case of an asthma attack. ...
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Similarly, there are topical corticosteroids that you can apply to the skin. They are available in a variety of forms, from creams to ointments. ...
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Most also come with a slew of side effects. The corticosteroids can cause rapid heartbeat, weight gain, skin problems and neurological issues, while biologics suppress the immune system, making you more vulnerable to other illnesses and infections. ...
This case study is presented to highlight how medical calculators can be useful clinical decision making tools for celiac disease diagnosis. Throughout the discussion, links to medical calculators that healthcare providers can use are provided. Incorporating these resources into a clinician’s workflow can lead to better outcomes through more accurate diagnoses and better management for this ...
We aimed to assess the serum magnesium level in asthmatic children and evaluate the effect of corticosteroid treatment on it. The study included 89 chronic asthmatic children aged 5-15 years receiving inhaled fluticasone propionate and short courses of oral methyl prednisolone during exacerbation. ...