The Role of Steroids for Pediatric Orbital Cellulitis - Review of the Controversy.
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DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2023.2168487
Abstract: Orbital cellulitis in the pediatric population is treated primarily with antibiotic therapy. This leaves the inflammatory component unchecked. Corticosteroid therapy has been used to accelerate recovery and decrease the long-term morbidity in other infectious conditions.… read more here.
Keywords: orbital cellulitis; review; therapy; role steroids ... See more keywords
The current role of steroids in diabetic macular edema
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DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2020.1729743
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Given the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of diabetic macular edema (DME), the use of intravitreal corticosteroid agents can be a valid therapeutic alternative in the management of DME. Areas covered: A… read more here.
Keywords: role steroids; macular edema; diabetic macular; current role ... See more keywords
Understanding the role of steroids in typical and atypical brain development: Advantages of using a “brain in a dish” approach
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DOI: 10.1111/jne.12547
Abstract: Steroids have an important role in growth, development, sexual differentiation and reproduction. All four classes of steroids, androgens, oestrogens, progestogens and glucocorticoids, have varying effects on the brain. Androgens and oestrogens are involved in the… read more here.
Keywords: atypical brain; role steroids; steroids typical; brain ... See more keywords
Identifying predictors and evaluating the role of steroids in the prevention of post-embolization syndrome after transarterial chemoembolization and bland embolization
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DOI: 10.20524/aog.2020.0566
Abstract: Background Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and bland embolization (TAE), performed for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), are often complicated by post-embolization syndrome (PES). There are limited data regarding the incidence of PES after TAE and the role of… read more here.
Keywords: embolization; tace; role steroids; tace tae ... See more keywords