Recent news on Corticosteroids

Inhaled Corticosteroids Won't Prevent Kids' Asthma  -  25 May 2007
HealthCentral.com,The studies confirmed that youngsters given inhaled corticosteroids may do well while they're taking the medications. But the drugs' beneficial effects wear

Long-term ulcerative colitis study shows Remicade responders ...  -  25 May 2007
News-Medical.net,When corticosteroid use during the extension in all participants (which included subjects previously on corticosteroids and those that had not used

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company Reports Riquent(R) Well Tolerated ...  -  25 May 2007
Medical News Today (press release),The current standard of care for lupus renal disease often involves treatment with high doses of corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs that can cause

Infliximab Effective for Ulcerative Colitis for Up to 2 years ...  -  25 May 2007
DG News..."And not only did patients with moderate to severe disease maintain a therapeutic benefit for 2 years, almost all of them were off corticosteroids after 2

Pipex Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation of Phase I/II ...  -  25 May 2007
Market Wire (press release)Standard of care for IPF patients are high dose corticosteroids and immunosuppresants which have numerous side effects that increase patient morbidity.

Rashes, allergies back with a vengeance  -  25 May 2007
Shreveport Times,This is one of the few true emergencies in dermatology, said Dr. William L. Epstein. Get to a hospital as soon as possible. A shot of corticosteroids will

SYMBICORT trial shows improved quality of life with asthma  -  25 May 2007
News-Medical.net,...multicenter study measured satisfaction to treatment in 390 patients with mild-to-moderate asthma previously treated with inhaled corticosteroids.

Bronchial thermoplasty may allow severe asthma patients to wean ...  -  May 23, 2007
SpiritIndia,One year following the treatment, 50% of bronchial thermoplasty treated patients were able to wean completely off oral corticosteroids (OCS),

Pimecrolimus Cream 1% Effective in Children With Head and Neck ...  -  May 23, 2007
DG NewsTypical adverse events arising from the use of topical corticosteroids (TCs) in the facial area include skin atrophy, facial telangiectasia and perioral

Arthroscopic Lavage Plus Corticosteroids Was More Effective Than ...  -  May 1, 2007
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)Comparison of Efficacy of Arthroscopic Lavage Plus Administration of Corticosteroids, Arthroscopic Lavage Plus Administration of Placebo,

Is There a Role for Corticosteroids in Treatment of Kawasaki Disease?  -  May 1, 2007
AAP Grand Rounds (subscription),Patients were excluded if they had previously been treated with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG), had been treated with corticosteroids in the preceding

Research highlights from Thoracic Society Conference  -  May 21, 2007
SpiritIndia,Almost 90 percent of obese asthma patients demonstrated little or no improvement in lung function after a week of treatment with oral corticosteroids.

Treatment of Mild Persistent Asthma  -  May 16, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),The case vignette describes a young woman whose asthma is well controlled during twice-daily treatment with inhaled corticosteroids.

Health checkup: severe aching and stiffness  -  May 16, 2007
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,If PMR is suspected, the diagnosis can almost always be confirmed by a trial of corticosteroids, typically prednisone. If the individual has PMR,

Treating Asthma With Combination Therapy  -  May 16, 2007
Insider Medicine,Current therapy guidelines recommend regular long-term treatment with inhaled corticosteroids for patients with mild persistent asthma.

Recommendations for Treating Asthma in Pregnancy  -  May 8, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Nasal chromones and or nasal corticosteroids may also be helpful for mild persistent or moderate to severe intermittent allergic rhinitis.

Cost and locality, barriers to proper asthma medication use  -  May 14, 2007
SpiritIndia,...'Most people who use inhaled corticosteroids, use them intermittently even though it is recommended that these drugs be taken regularly by those who need

Mild Asthmatics May Do Well With Less Medicine  -  May 16, 2007
drkoop.comDr. Stephen Peters, lead author of one of the studies, said that while twice-a-day inhaled corticosteroids are probably still the best treatment choice,

Treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis: Are ...  -  Apr 30, 2007
Annals of Internal MedicinePolymyalgia rheumatica and GCA respond to treatment with corticosteroids. However, no consensus exists on how rapidly the steroid dosage can be tapered.

Sales Of Over-The-Counter Medications Double As Spring Asthma And ...  -  May 15, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,It's especially important that those with persistent asthma ask their doctors about inhaled corticosteroids, the most effective long-term treatment.

Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use Post-authorisation ...  -  Apr 27, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),For induction treatment, Humira should be given in combination with corticosteroids. Humira can be given as monotherapy in case of intolerance to

FDA Advisory Committee Finds Substantial Evidence To Support ...  -  May 8, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),They also recommended additional data to better understand the increased incidence of pneumonia among COPD patients treated with inhaled corticosteroids.

Arthritis Drugs - Is the Cure Worse Than the Disease?  -  May 16, 2007
Market-Day.net,For those suffering extreme pain and swelling the medical profession brings out the heavy artillery - Corticosteroids. These drugs contain man made

Efficacy and Safety Profile of Basilea’s Alitretinoin for Severe ...  -  May 22, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),BACH study (275) confirm the efficacy and tolerability of oral alitretinoin for the treatment of CHE in patients refractory to topical corticosteroids.

Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use Post-authorisation ...  -  Apr 27, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),For induction treatment, Trudexa should be given in combination with corticosteroids. Trudexa can be given as monotherapy in case of intolerance to

Tacrolimus 0.03% Ointment Effective as Second-Line Treatment in ...  -  May 21, 2007
DG News..."Intensive use of potent topical corticosteroids before the trial was high, illustrating the severity of the disease in this patient population.

Allergies? Get your medicine  -  May 3, 2007
Tuscaloosa News (subscription),Nasal corticosteroids: Anti-inflammatory nasal sprays are the most effective medical treatment for allergic rhinitis. They help turn off the immune reaction

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Receives Riquent(R) Composition of Matter ...  -  Apr 26, 2007
Earthtimes.orgThe current standard of care for lupus renal disease often involves treatment with high doses of corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs that can cause

ATS: Asthma Severity Exacerbated by Excess Weight  -  May 23, 2007
MedPage Today,More likely to use inhaled corticosteroids (OR 1.35, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.80). More likely to have used short-acting beta 2 agonists (OR 1.36,

Clinical Trial Data For Perforomist Inhalation Solution Presented ...  -  May 23, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Perforomist® Inhalation Solution is not a substitute for inhaled or oral corticosteroids. The safety and efficacy of Perforomist® Inhalation Solution in

Narrowband UV-B Treatment More Effective for Vitiligo Than ...  -  May 23, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Treatment options for vitiligo have included topical therapy with potent topical corticosteroids, calcipotriol, or tacrolimus; pseudocatalase therapy;

Clinical Trial Data for Perforomist(TM) (Formoterol Fumarate ...  -  May 20, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Perforomist(TM) Inhalation Solution is not a substitute for inhaled or oral corticosteroids. The safety and efficacy of Perforomist(TM) Inhalation Solution

1.2 million hospitalized patients experienced an adverse drug event  -  26 Apr 2007
News-Medical.net,The top three types of drugs involved in adverse drug events were corticosteroids, blood thinners, and anti-cancer drugs, mostly due to side effects from

New Indication for SINGULAIR® (montelukast sodium) Approved to ...  -  26 Apr 2007
Emediawire (press release),The use of SINGULAIR for chronic treatment of asthma may not eliminate the need for inhaled or oral corticosteroids. While the dose of inhaled

Basilea Reports Positive Re-treatment Results from a Second Phase ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),...form of the condition is thought to affect up to 7% of these patients, many of whom do not respond, or no longer respond to topical corticosteroids.

ADVENTRX Announces Positive Data From Preclinical Pharmacokinetic ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),..."In addition, these results suggest that treatment with ANX-514 may eliminate the need for multi-day premedication with corticosteroids prior to treatment,

New developments in osteoarthritis treatment  -  26 Apr 2007
Horse & Hound Online,It has raised interest where other current treatments, such as Bute and corticosteroids, may not be used due to rules of medication during competition.

Long-term improvement in lung function with inhaled corticosteroids  -  Apr 23, 2007
Jurnalo,Lung functions in asthma patients who were treated with inhaled corticosteroids appeared to improve in the long-term, according to a new European study.

Corticosteroids won't bulk up muscles, may help beat disease  -  Apr 11, 2007
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers,Corticosteroids are "the other" steroid, and they're widely used for treating disorders ranging from simple skin problems to brain tumors.

Corticosteroids after cardiac surgery lower risk of atrial ...  -  Apr 11, 2007
News-Medical.net,Patients who receive corticosteroids after cardiac surgery have a significantly lower risk of atrial fibrillation in the days following the surgery,

Corticosteroids Lowers Atrial Fibrillation following Heart Surgery  -  Apr 10, 2007
Insider Medicine,The use of corticosteroids following heart surgery reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation, say researchers in a report published in the Journal of the

Corticosteroids Stem Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery  -  Apr 10, 2007
MedPage Today,The method by which corticosteroids prevent postoperative afib is not entirely clear, although reducing a high inflammatory response may be partly

High doses of inhaled corticosteroids found to reduce lung cancer ...  -  Apr 7, 2007
Earthtimes.orgNEW YORK: A high dose of inhaled corticosteroids can cut down the risk of lung cancer among older males suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Lameness and osteoarthritis in the horse  -  Apr 23, 2007
Horse & Hound Online,The other main class of medication used is corticosteroids. These are extremely powerful anti-inflammatories that produce profound effects inside the joints

Inhaled Corticosteroids May Lower Lung Cancer Risk in COPD  -  Apr 2, 2007
MedPage Today,SEATTLE, April 2 -- High doses of inhaled corticosteroids may reduce the risk of lung cancer in men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),

Breakthrough in respiratory research  -  Apr 23, 2007
The South African Star (subscription),Stockholm - Lung functions in asthma patients who were treated with inhaled corticosteroids appeared to have improved in the long term, according to a new

Don't let dogs take the snail bait  -  Apr 22, 2007
Tri-Valley Herald,The type of steroids your veterinarian is suggesting is most likely correctly called "corticosteroids," or sometimes simply cortisone.

Corticosteroids for the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation After ...  -  Apr 10, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Context Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia to occur after cardiac surgery. An exaggerated inflammatory response has been proposed to be

Inhaled corticosteroids deserve further consideration for lung ...  -  Apr 4, 2007
News-Medical.net,..."Although the data at present are certainly not definitive, inhaled corticosteroids deserve further consideration for lung cancer chemoprevention.

WHO warns against steroids for H5N1 patients  -  Apr 20, 2007
CIDRAP,In previous treatment advice in May 2006, the WHO warned against routine use of corticosteroids except in the context of randomized trials.

Long-term Corticosteroid Use  -  Apr 20, 2007
WRAL.com,I recommend running some bloodwork every 6-12 months on any patients that are using corticosteroids long-term to screen for any potential side effects.

Some Asthma Sufferers May Not Need Daily Steroids  -  Apr 14, 2007
PakTribune.com,ISLAMABAD: Many people with mild persistent asthma use inhaled corticosteroids daily, hoping that by doing so they'll prevent additional inflammation and

Meeting of doctors who've treated bird flu cases leads to new WHO ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
Canada.com,...(CP) - Doctors caring for H5N1 patients should not treat them with corticosteroids, the World Health Organization said Thursday, noting the drugs don't help

Steroids Help Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery  -  Apr 13, 2007
Medscape (subscription)April 13, 2007 — Results from a small randomized clinical trial have shown that corticosteroids given after cardiac surgery can significantly reduce the

Tamiflu key to treat bird flu, avoid steroids: WHO  -  Apr 21, 2007
Reuters..."Corticosteroid therapy has failed so far to show effectiveness," the WHO warned in a statement. "Prolonged or high dose corticosteroids can result in

Tamiflu Key to Treat Bird Flu, Avoid Steroids: WHO  -  Apr 21, 2007
MedIndia,..."Prolonged or high dose corticosteroids can result in serious adverse events." Frederick Hayden of WHO's global influenza program said some doctors,

Steroids May Cut COPD Lung Cancer Risk  -  Apr 4, 2007
WebMDApril 4, 2007 -- Taking inhaled corticosteroids may lower the risk of lung cancer among people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Health Highlights: April 18, 2007  -  Apr 18, 2007
Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),Corticosteroids are drugs routinely prescribed to treat problems such as poison ivy, asthma and inflammatory conditions. Sports supplements that contain

Aerobid Medicine - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects  -  Apr 18, 2007
American Chronicle,Inhalation corticosteroids are cortisone-like medicines. They are used to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. When used regularly every day,

Researchers Propose Model for Treatment of Idiopathic ...  -  Apr 17, 2007
DG NewsHowever, recurrent inflammation should be treated with an extended course of corticosteroids. More difficult cases may require methotrexate or even surgery.

Inflammation, Asthma, and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha  -  Apr 24, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Thirty-eight patients with moderate asthma and treated with inhaled corticosteroids were enrolled and were symptomatic during the run-in phase.

Optimal Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The ...  -  Apr 16, 2007
Annals of Internal MedicineCombinations of inhaled corticosteroids and ß 2 -agonists reduce exacerbation rates by 25% to 62% (15–18). Physicians often prescribe combinations of

Dealing with rheumatoid arthritis  -  Apr 7, 2007
Malaysia Star,However, corticosteroids act on the immune system by blocking the production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions,

Inhaled Steroids May Stave Off Lung Cancer in COPD Patients  -  Apr 2, 2007
Cancerpage.com,NEW YORK APR 02, 2007 (Reuters Health) - Treatment with inhaled corticosteroids appears to reduce the risk of lung cancer in patients with chronic

Over 1 Million American Hospital Patients Experience Side Effects ...  -  Apr 13, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),The top three types of drugs involved in adverse drug events were corticosteroids, blood thinners, and anti-cancer drugs, mostly due to side effects from

Rx for Readers  -  Apr 12, 2007
Jerusalem Post,A wide variety of medications, including corticosteroids or drugs that affect the immune system, can reduce pain and inflammation.

Steroids Help in Heart Surgery  -  Apr 11, 2007
Ivanhoe,...(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals patients who get corticosteroids after heart surgery have a much lower risk of atrial fibrillation in the days

Oral Lichen Planus Responds to Methotrexate, Pimecrolimus  -  Apr 18, 2007
Medscape (subscription)This protocol sequentially used the following treatments: (1) topical corticosteroids, 0.05% fluocinonide gel 2 to 3 times daily and 0.5% clobetasol gel 2

PATIENTS WANTED FOR RESEARCH PROJECT  -  Apr 2, 2007
Mid Sussex Today,Patients who have undergone organ transplants are also given oral corticosteroids because they suppress the immune system and fight rejection.

Inhaled Steroids Cut COPD Patients' Lung Cancer Risk  -  Apr 6, 2007
Washington Post,FRIDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Regular use of high-dose inhaled corticosteroids can reduce the risk of lung cancer in people with chronic obstructive

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