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Impending spontaneous tracheal rupture due to steroid use
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022 A spontaneous tracheal rupture is rare and life-threatening. We postulate that long-term steroid administration is an under-reported risk factor. We present a case of an impending spontaneous tracheal rupture in a 51-year-old female with a significant ...
Yi Zhe Koh, Duu Wen Sewa, Ing Xiang Soo
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Evaluation of the EVA Descriptor for QSAR Studies: 3. The use of a Genetic Algorithm to Search for Models with Enhanced Predictive Properties (EVA_GA) [PDF]
, 2000 The EVA structural descriptor, based upon calculated fundamental molecular vibrational frequencies, has proved to be an effective descriptor for both QSAR and database similarity calculations.
Turner, D.B., Willett, P.
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Medicinski GlasnikAim To evaluate the clinical impact of corticosteroids (CS) overuse in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Excessive use of CS could delay more efficacious treatment and may indicate poor quality of care.Method This is a two-phase study that used ...
Mirela Bašić Denjagić +5 more
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Long-term use of steroids protects from the development of symptomatic diverticulitis requiring hospitalization in the Asian population. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 The pathophysiology of diverticulitis is poorly understood. Factors such as physical inactivity, constipation, obesity, smoking, and the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been associated with an increased risk of diverticular ...
Shen-Shong Chang, Hsiao-Yun Hu
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Biodegradable hollow fibres for the controlled release of hormones [PDF]
, 1987 Poly(l-lactide), (PLLA), hollow fibres were prepared using a dry-wet phase inversion spinning process. The effect of several spinning parameters (i.e. bore medium flow rate, spinning dope extrusion rate, fibre take-up rate, and spinning height) on the ...
Albers, J.H.M. +5 more
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Topical steroid withdrawal syndrome in a mother and son: A case report
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2023 Topical corticosteroids are first-line treatment for many dermatoses, and are generally considered safe and effective. However, topical steroid withdrawal syndrome can result from use of topical corticosteroids, and this condition is not well-known among
Aileen M Feschuk, Michelle E Pratt
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Diagnosing Anabolic Steroid Use
AMA Journal of Ethics, 2004 Physicians should look for specific clinical evidence when examining a patient suspected of anabolic steroid use. Virtual Mentor is a monthly bioethics journal published by the American Medical Association.
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, 2015 For illness, not ambition / though it\u27s hard to remember ..
Johnson, Meg, Johnson, Meg
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background B‐acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B‐ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, and while most children in high‐resource settings are cured, therapy carries risks for long‐term toxicities. Understanding parents’ concerns about these late effects is essential to guide anticipatory support and inform evolving therapeutic approaches ...
Kellee N. Parker +7 more
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BMC Women's HealthBackground Anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS) are commonly taken to increase muscle size and enhance performance. However, AAS can lead to many adverse effects, including challenges with mental health and behavior.
Morgan Scarth +3 more
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