Just one preoperative dose of dexamethasone proved of benefit for thyroidectomy patients, according to a randomized clinical trial in Pakistan. In a study of 192 patients, those who received ...

For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), a combination of intravenous and periarticular corticosteroids does not improve pain control – but, may improve key indicators of functional ...

The Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial (ONTT) found that the best treatment plan for optic neuritis consists of a course of IV steroids, and that oral steroids alone are contraindicated because of an ...

Are IV or oral steroids better for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation? —Harnek Singh, MD, Orangeburg, S.C. Several studies have examined the relative benefit of ...

OTTAWA — The use of oral rather than intravenous (IV) steroids to respond to relapses in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) is growing, a study suggested. The data, which were ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . One physician said intravenous corticosteroids are useful for treating optic neuritis. Another argued ...

Corticosteroids work by suppressing your immune system and curbing inflammation. They can be used to treat asthma, eczema, Crohn's disease, arthritis, lupus, hay fever, and more. Steroids can also ...

Treatment with antibodies purified from donated blood - immune globulin therapy - and steroids restored heart function in the majority of children with COVID-related multi-system inflammatory syndrome ...