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Evaluation of glucocorticoids utilization in central kerala using pharmacy sales overview

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2021
Background: Misuse of prescription drugs is a major public health problem in India and developing countries. Emerging evidence indicates that glucocorticoids are a class of drugs that are silently misused. These drugs are inexpensive and easily available
Sara Mathew, Philip Finny, Abel K Samuel Johnson, Mridula Maria, Preethy S Samuel, Lois J Armstrong, Alice David   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

​Did a Non‐Medical Biosimilar Switching Policy Cause an Increase in Non‐Biologic/Biosimilar Health Care Resource Utilization or Cost in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis?

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a series of policies that mandated switching patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA) from an originator biologic to a biosimilar in British Columbia, Canada, on health care resource use and cost.
HaoHung Dang, Sandra Blitz, Nick Bansback, Michael Law, Mark Harrison   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Glucocorticoids on Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorders in Adult Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2022
BackgroundPostoperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) is common among surgical patients, however, the effect of glucocorticoids for preventing PNDs is not clear.
Xiaoyu Xie, Xiaoyu Xie, Rui Gao, Rui Gao, Hai Chen, Hai Chen, Xueying Zhang, Xueying Zhang, Xingwei Cai, Xingwei Cai, Changteng Zhang, Changteng Zhang, Changliang Liu, Changliang Liu, Tao Zhu, Tao Zhu, Chan Chen, Chan Chen   +17 more
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Reduction in Renal Relapse and Preservation of Long‐Term Kidney Function After Lupus Low Disease Activity in Patients With Lupus Nephritis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Lupus low disease activity state (LLDAS) is a validated treatment target in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), but limited studies have explored the role of LLDAS in lupus nephritis (LN). This study aims to investigate the frequency and predictors of LLDAS attainment and its benefit on LN relapse and renal function preservation in patients ...
Chak Kwan Cheung, Desmond Y. H. Yap, Ka Lai Lee, Philip H. Li, Iris Y. K. Tang, Chak Sing Lau, Shirley C. W. Chan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Systematic review of the clinical effect of glucocorticoids on nonhematologic malignancy

BMC Cancer, 2008
Background Glucocorticoids are often used in the treatment of nonhematologic malignancy. This review summarizes the clinical evidence of the effect of glucocorticoid therapy on nonhematologic malignancy. Methods A systematic review of clinical studies of
Keith Bruce D
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Postoperative glucocorticoids in patients with acute type A aortic dissection (GLAD): study protocol for a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial

BMC Anesthesiology, 2023
Background Patients receiving surgical treatment of acute type A Aortic Dissection (aTAAD) are common to suffer organ dysfunction in the intensive care unit due to overwhelming inflammation.
Yi-zhi Deng, Ming-hao Luo, Jing-chao Luo, Jia-kun Li, Jia-qi Chen, Yi-jie Zhang, Jun-yi Hou, Ying Su, Guo-wei Tu, Zhe Luo   +9 more
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A Scoping Review on Artificial Intelligence–Supported Interventions for Nonpharmacologic Management of Chronic Rheumatic Diseases

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
This review summarizes artificial intelligence (AI)‐supported nonpharmacological interventions for adults with chronic rheumatic diseases, detailing their components, purpose, and current evidence base. We searched Embase, PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus databases for studies describing AI‐supported interventions for adults with chronic rheumatic diseases.
Nirali Shah, Alexis Castellanos, Yen Chen, John Piette, Amy Bucher, Susan Murphy   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of glucocorticoids in oral mucosal diseases [PDF]

Kouqiang yixue
Glucocorticoids possess potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, rendering them a common therapeutic option for oral mucosal diseases.
YING Minqian, LI Kaiyue, LIU Chuanxia
doaj   +1 more source

Disease course, frequency of relapses and survival of 73 patients with juvenile or adult dermatomyositis [PDF]

, 2005
Objective Our aim is to present the disease course, frequency of relapses and survival of juvenile and adult dermatomyositis (JDM/DM) patients. Methods Analysis was performed using data on 73 patients. The median follow-up for 38 JDM patients was
Balogh, Zsolt, Borgulya, Gábor, Constantin, Tamás, Dankó, K., Fekete, György, Garami, Miklós, Molnár, K., Ponyi, Andrea, Szalai, Zsuzsanna, Tefner, I.   +9 more
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Hydroxychloroquine Associated With Lower Glomerular Filtration Rate Decline in Lupus Nephritis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) protects kidney function in lupus nephritis (LN) by preventing flares, yet some cohort studies show no significant benefit in kidney function with HCQ. Clarifying these conflicting findings by showing early and long‐term benefits of HCQ on kidney function preservation is critical.
Shivani Garg, Brad Rovin, Brad C. Astor, Tripti Singh, Fauzia Hollnagel, Megan Kuik, Lexie Kolton, Callie Saric, S. Sam Lim, Christie M. Bartels   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source