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Dexamethasone versus betamethasone – a better modality for fetal lung maturity in preterm labour [PDF]

New Indian Journal of OBGYN, 2021
Background: Prematurity constitutes a serious complication in the field of obstetrics worldwide. Various untoward outcomes like respiratory distress syndrome, intra-ventricular haemorrhage, retinopathy of prematurity, necrotising enterocolitis, low birth
Aritra Maji , Manisha V Ramani, Vidushi Tiwari   +2 more
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Effect of Single Dose Betamethasone Administration in Pregnancy on Maternal and Newborn Parameters [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Antenatal corticosteroids play an important role in preventing Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) but benefits related to time between corticosteroid administration and delivery need to be explored.
Komal Gaur, Barna Ganguly
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Antenatal betamethasone enhanced the detrimental effects of postnatal dexamethasone on hyperoxic lung and brain injuries in newborn rats.

PLoS ONE, 2019
PurposeTo determine the effects of antenatal betamethasone and/or postnatal dexamethasone administration on hyperoxic lung and brain injuries in newborn rats.MethodsNewborn Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five experimental groups: normoxia-vehicle ...
Young Eun Kim, Won Soon Park, Dong Kyung Sung, So Yoon Ahn, Yun Sil Chang   +4 more
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Weekly azathioprine pulse versus betamethasone oral mini-pulse in the treatment of moderate-to-severe alopecia areata

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2019
Background: Corticosteroids are the most common agents used in the treatment of alopecia areata (AA), however, their long-term use is associated with severe side effects.
Prashant Gupta, Kaushal K Verma, Sujay Khandpur, Neetu Bhari   +3 more
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Efficacy of betamethasone, hyaluronidase and its combination on mouth opening, burning sensation and QOL in patients with OSF

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2020
Objectives: To assess the efficacy of betamethasone, hyaluronidase and its combination on mouth opening, burning sensation and quality of life (QOL) in patients with oral submucous fibrosis.
Mohd Saalim, Kaustubh Sansare, Ibrahim K. Ali, Heena Sonawane, Neha Singla, Kavita Vanga, Ruchika Kapoor, Freny R. Karjodkar   +7 more
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Evolution and Comparison Effects of Fludrocortisone and Betamethasone on Glucose and Lipid Profile in Rats

Acta Medica Iranica, 2020
Hyperglycemia may associate with improper use of glucocorticoids, impaired insulin function, or both, and is associated with many complications such as hyperlipidemia and Hyperglycemia.
Hamid Reza Reza Jamshidi, Mohammad Naeem Malmir   +1 more
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Do maternal demographics and prenatal history impact the efficacy of betamethasone therapy for threatened preterm labor?

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021
Background Betamethasone (BMZ) is used to accelerate fetal lung maturation in women with threatened preterm birth, but its efficacy is variable and limited by the lack of patient individualization in its dosing and administration. To determine sources of
Mary T. Kinney, Sara K. Quinney, Hayley K. Trussell, Larissa L. Silva, Sherrine A. Ibrahim, David M. Haas   +5 more
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Efficacy and safety of intracameral betamethasone versus dexamethasone at the end of phacoemulsification

Delta Journal of Ophthalmology
Purpose The current study aimed to determine the safety and efficacy of intracameral injection of betamethasone or dexamethasone at the end of phacoemulsification in decreasing postoperative inflammation.
Amira F.Z. El Hewehi, Khaled G. Abu Eleinen, Sherif A. Eissa, Moataz H. Osman   +3 more
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Effects of preoperative doses of betamethasone acetate 0.1% on dry eye control after cataract surgery

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of the preoperative doses of betamethasone acetate 0.1% and placebo on controlling dry eye after cataract surgery.
Saeed Shokoohi-Rad, Seyedeh Zeinab Hashemi Javaheri, Fatemeh Zare Malekabad, Hamid Khakshoor, Mohammad Khajeh Daluee   +4 more
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Practice patterns in the administration of late preterm antenatal corticosteroidsAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

AJOG Global Reports, 2021
BACKGROUND: Given the unpredictable nature of preterm birth and the short-term impact of antenatal corticosteroids on neonatal outcomes, optimal timing of antenatal corticosteroid administration (2–7 days from expected birth) remains challenging ...
Moti Gulersen, MD, MSc, Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD, MSc, Michelle Greenman, MD, Erez Lenchner, PhD, Burton Rochelson, MD, Eran Bornstein, MD   +5 more
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