Within the evolving field of biocatalysis, microbial transformation has emerged as a potent tool for the selective modification of complex steroidal structures. By harnessing the catalytic power of ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

Steroid shots for allergies use long-acting corticosteroids to reduce inflammation in a person’s body. This decreases, and sometimes eliminates, allergy symptoms. Like all drugs, steroid shots may ...

Stacey Divone of New York has lived most of her life with type 1 diabetes (T1D). After recently receiving a round of cortisol steroid shots for back pain, she saw a huge spike in her blood sugars 4 ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation that can cause severe back pain, but steroids aren’t long-term solutions. They come with a number of potential side effects and health risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Research shows women are increasingly represented among steroid-using communities. While steroids carry risks for everyone, ...

The symptoms of ulcerative colitis happen because of inflammation in your digestive tract. Systemic steroids (corticosteroids) are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs doctors have turned to for decades ...

Steroids can have a powerful effect on blood sugar levels. In some cases, steroids can even trigger the development of diabetes, a condition known as steroid-induced diabetes. If you already have ...

Overuse of highly potent topical steroids on your skin can cause a rebound of your original condition as well as withdrawal symptoms that might last for days, months, or rarely years. (Photo credit: ...