Revista Alergia México, 2019 Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disease that affects 5-20% of children. This disease compromises the quality of life. Omalizumab offers a promising role in the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis.
María García +3 more
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Efficacy/Safety of the Use of Glucocorticoids in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentistry Journal, 2023 Introduction: Glucocorticoids, also known as corticosteroids or steroids, are drugs derived from cholesterol. They are synthesized by the adrenal cortex, along with other hormones, such as cortisol and aldosterone.
Heilyn Joanna Nils +4 more
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Current Treatments and Innovations in Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema
Pharmaceutics, 2022 Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Multiple treatment options have been used over time to attempt to modify the natural progression of the disease in both proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and diabetic ...
Jesus H. Gonzalez-Cortes +8 more
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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State in a Patient Receiving Corticosteroids in Palliative Care: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2021 Corticosteroids are commonly used in palliative care to relieve symptoms but have been associated with adverse effects such as hyperglycemia. Here, we report a patient with end-stage cancer who developed a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state during ...
Fukase, Ryu +5 more
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Biomolecules, 2022 Cochlear implantation initiates an inflammatory cascade in which both acute insertion trauma and chronic foreign body reaction lead to intracochlear fibrosis and loss of residual hearing.
Quentin-Alexandre Parys +3 more
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The effect of adding inhaled corticosteroids to tiotropium and long-acting beta(2)-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Review) [PDF]
, 2011 BackgroundLong-acting bronchodilators comprising long-acting beta(2)-agonists and the anticholinergic agent tiotropiumare commonly used, either on their own or in combination, for managing persistent symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
Christopher J Cates +3 more
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Withdrawal of inhaled corticosteroids in individuals with COPD - a systematic review and comment on trial methodology [PDF]
, 2011 Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) reduce COPD exacerbation frequency and slow decline in health related quality of life but have little effect on lung function, do not reduce mortality, and increase the risk of pneumonia. We systematically reviewed trials in
Eldridge Sandra M +8 more
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Corticosteroids for diabetic macular edema
Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a chronic condition with a multifactorial pathogenesis. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and several inflammatory mediators are upregulated in eyes with DME.
Jorge Chawan-Saad +3 more
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Quantifying the real life risk profile of inhaled corticosteroids in COPD by record linkage analysis [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), especially when prescribed in combination with long-acting β2 agonists have been shown to improve COPD outcomes.
Schembri, Stuart +9 more
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The Risk of Gout in Patients with Psoriasis: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan
Clinical Epidemiology, 2022 James Cheng-Chung Wei,1– 3 Yi-Jung Chang,4 Yu-Hsun Wang,5 Chih-Jung Yeh6 1Department of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; 2Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical ...
Wei JCC, Chang YJ, Wang YH, Yeh CJ
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