Early-diagnosed Hirayama disease with unusual symptoms improved by steroid pulse therapy: A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.080
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hirayama disease (HD), or monomelic amyotrophy, is a benign neurological disorder mostly affecting young Asian males. It usually presents with unilateral or bilateral muscular atrophy and weakening of the upper limbs. We treated an… read more here.
Keywords: pulse therapy; disease; case; symptoms improved ... See more keywords
Long-term Outcomes after Steroid Pulse Therapy in Patients with Type 1 Autoimmune Pancreatitis.
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0807-22
Abstract: Objective Steroid pulse therapy is a regimen involving the intravenous administration of supra-pharmacological doses of corticosteroids in the short term. It is used to treat various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. However, the strengths and limitations… read more here.
Keywords: pulse alone; steroid pulse; therapy; pulse therapy ... See more keywords
Acute Hemorrhagic Rectal Ulcer Complicated by Cytomegalovirus Enteritis following Steroid Pulse Therapy for Acute Exacerbation of Interstitial Pneumonia: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.0823-22
Abstract: We herein report a rare case of acute hemorrhagic rectal ulcer (AHRU) complicated by cytomegalovirus enteritis following steroid pulse therapy for interstitial pneumonia. An 86-year-old woman underwent steroid pulse therapy for interstitial pneumonia. She was… read more here.
Keywords: interstitial pneumonia; steroid pulse; cytomegalovirus enteritis; pulse therapy ... See more keywords
Sex Differences in Alopecia Areata Treated with Steroid Pulse Therapy: A Retrospective Study and Review of Literature
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DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_418_21
Abstract: Context: Few reports focused on the sex differences in alopecia areata (AA) treated with steroid pulse therapy. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the association between the clinical outcomes and distinction of gender in AA… read more here.
Keywords: steroid pulse; pulse therapy; dermatology; treated steroid ... See more keywords