Steroid therapy still plays a crucial role and could serve as a bridge to the next promising treatments in patients with IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis: Results of a Japanese Nationwide Study.
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DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.1157
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The acceptable duration of steroid therapy for patients with IgG4-sclerosing cholangitis (SC) has been under debate. Our aim is to clarify the feasible duration of steroid treatment. DESIGN We retrospectively reviewed the data of… read more here.
Keywords: steroid therapy; therapy; patients igg4; sclerosing cholangitis ... See more keywords
Clinical valuables related to resolution of complete or advanced atrioventricular block after steroid therapy in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis
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DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12583
Abstract: Prediction of atrioventricular block (AVB) resolution after steroid therapy in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) is difficult. read more here.
Keywords: steroid therapy; patients cardiac; atrioventricular block; therapy patients ... See more keywords
Clinical Usefulness of Serum Autotaxin for Early Prediction of Relapse in Male Patients with Type 1 Autoimmune Pancreatitis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06338-8
Abstract: Background Serum IgG4 level is a useful diagnostic marker for autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP), but it is difficult to use to predict relapse. Aims We investigated whether serum autotaxin (ATX) level is predictive of AIP relapse… read more here.
Keywords: steroid therapy; time; serum; relapse ... See more keywords
A case of cytomegalovirus esophagitis during topical steroid therapy for eosinophilic esophagitis
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DOI: 10.1007/s12328-020-01219-z
Abstract: Systemic immune deficiency is a major cause of cytomegalovirus (CMV) esophagitis. We report a case of CMV esophagitis during topical steroid therapy of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in a non-immunodeficient patient. An 85-year-old man with dysphagia… read more here.
Keywords: steroid therapy; cmv esophagitis; topical steroid; therapy ... See more keywords
Efficacy and prognosis of long-term, high-dose steroid therapy for Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2021.106847
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe form of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy that is highly resistant to treatment with conventional anti-epileptic drugs and non-pharmacological therapies. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: steroid therapy; dose steroid; term high; long term ... See more keywords
Riluzole-induced interstitial lung disease is a rare and potentially life-threatening adverse event successfully treated with high-dose steroid therapy: Case reports and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2019.116650
Abstract: Riluzole (RZ)-induced interstitial lung disease (RZ-ILD) is a rare and potentially life-threatening adverse event in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, which is rarely reported. Therefore, the optimal treatment for RZ-ILD is unclear. We describe herein… read more here.
Keywords: high dose; interstitial lung; dose steroid; steroid therapy ... See more keywords
Concurrent treatment with intratympanic dexamethasone improves facial nerve recovery in Ramsay Hunt syndrome
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.116678
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine whether early intervention with intratympanic steroid injections, known as concurrent intratympanic steroid therapy (ITST), is an effective supplement to systemic steroid therapy for moderately-severe to severe Ramsay Hunt syndrome. METHODS Forty-six patients… read more here.
Keywords: steroid therapy; group; ramsay hunt; therapy ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of steroid therapy for pancreatic cysts complicating autoimmune pancreatitis and management strategy for cyst-related complications
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2019.1623307
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) sometimes becomes complicated with pancreatic cysts, although their detailed characteristics and management strategy have not been fully determined. We aimed to clarify the efficiency of steroid therapy and the risk… read more here.
Keywords: steroid therapy; cyst related; cyst; related complications ... See more keywords
The WEST Study: A Retrospective and Multicentric Study on the Impact of Steroid Therapy in West Nile Encephalitis
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad092
Abstract: Abstract Background The use of steroid therapy in potentially life-threatening neuroinvasive forms of West Nile infection (WNND) is controversial. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of steroid therapy in reducing intrahospital… read more here.
Keywords: neurological sequelae; steroid treatment; west nile; steroid therapy ... See more keywords
Perioperative Glucocorticoid Treatment of Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Patients on Long-term Steroid Therapy
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001534
Abstract: Introduction Long-term steroid therapy is associated with increased postoperative morbidity. Whether to use a stress dose of glucocorticoids (GCs) in surgical patients remains controversial. In the present study, we reported our experience in perioperative GC… read more here.
Keywords: long term; term steroid; steroid therapy;
Steroid therapy in children with fulminant hepatitis A
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.12873
Abstract: Fulminant hepatic failure is a life‐threatening disease. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) can cause fulminant hepatic failure and death in about 0.2% of cases. Extensive destruction of infected hepatocytes by immune‐mediated lysis is thought to be… read more here.
Keywords: steroid therapy; hav; hepatitis; therapy children ... See more keywords