A rise in intraocular pressure (IOP) can occur as an adverse effect of corticosteroid therapy. If the ocular hypertensive effect is of sufficient magnitude, for an adequate duration, damage to the ...

Corticosteroids ease swelling and irritation. Doctors often prescribe them to treat conditions like asthma, hives, or lupus. Side effects can depend on the type of corticosteroid, such as inhaled or ...

The cumulative effect of frequent corticosteroid injections, a common treatment for musculoskeletal pain, does not appear to increase the risk for fractures. A total of 7197 patients were analyzed, ...

Oral corticosteroids, although effective, pose significant adverse effects and health care costs, necessitating clear tapering guidelines and alternative treatments. Biologics significantly reduce ...

Even in a small joint, osteoarthritis (OA) can have a big impact on your life. For instance, OA in your fingers can keep you from holding a pen or opening a jar. A stiff or sore knee can make it hard ...

Objective To compare the effectiveness of patient advice plus heel cup alone (PA) versus PA and lower limb exercise (PAX) versus PAX plus corticosteroid injection (PAXI) to improve self-reported pain ...

Corticosteroids are a class of drugs that can reduce inflammation. However, they also cause various side effects that limit their use. Types of corticosteroids include prednisone and cortisone.

Most patients with severe asthma substantially reduced or even discontinued oral corticosteroid use with addition of tezepelumab (Tezspire) in the single-arm WAYFINDER trial. At both 28 and 52 weeks, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There was a significantly heightened likelihood for fractures among children with vs. without asthma. Those with ...

Credit: Getty Images Topical corticosteroids are recommended as first-line treatment for all levels of atopic dermatitis, as well as for maintenance therapy. Topical corticosteroid withdrawal (TSW) is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The COVID-adjusted annualized asthma exacerbation rate dropped by 46%. Mean cumulative oral corticosteroid dose ...