Medicare Part D Payments for Topical Steroids: Rising Costs and Potential Savings
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DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.1130
Abstract: Importance Rising pharmaceutical costs in the United States are an increasing source of financial burden for payers and patients. Although topical steroids are among the most commonly prescribed medications in dermatology, there are limited data… read more here.
Keywords: dermatology; potential savings; medicare part; topical steroids ... See more keywords
Topical Steroids and Elimination Diets for EoE: Happier Together?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5055-y
Abstract: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an inflammatory esophageal disease triggered by ingestion of food allergens, resulting in symptoms such as heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and dysphagia. Symptomatic, endoscopic, and histologic remission is achieved after treatment… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; compliance; topical steroids; therapy ... See more keywords
Relative adrenal insufficiency post-discontinuation of topical steroids in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz343.014
Abstract: Abstract Accelerated cortisol production is observed in patients with severe infections, trauma, burns, illness, and surgery. The cortisol levels observed in relative adrenal insufficiency are insufficient for controlling the inflammatory response. Sudden discontinuation of glucocorticoid… read more here.
Keywords: relative adrenal; adrenal insufficiency; topical steroids; insufficiency ... See more keywords
Impact of Dose Reduction of Topical Steroids to Manage Adrenal Insufficiency in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003647
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the impact of type and dose of swallowed topical steroids (STS) and concurrent steroid therapy on the development and resolution of adrenal insufficiency (AI) in pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Methods: We performed… read more here.
Keywords: topical steroids; dose; adrenal insufficiency; pediatric eosinophilic ... See more keywords
A prospective study comparing itraconazole alone versus systemic steroids alone as adjuncts to topical steroids in the post‐operative management of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.14014
Abstract: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of itraconazole and systemic steroids as an adjuvant to topical steroids in post‐operative patients with allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) using both subjective and objective outcome… read more here.
Keywords: topical steroids; allergic fungal; fungal rhinosinusitis; steroids post ... See more keywords
IDDF2020-ABS-0021 A meta-analysis of efficacy of topical steroids in eosinophilic esophagitis: from the perspective of histologic, clinical, and endoscopic outcome
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2020-iddf.45
Abstract: Background Swallowed topical steroids are a mainstay of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) drug therapy, studies showed a good histologic response, while with a great discrepancy in clinical and endoscopic improvement. We conducted this meta-analysis to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: topical steroids; clinical endoscopic; response; meta analysis ... See more keywords
Successful Management of Fungal Keratitis by Alternaria alternata Complicating Mooren’s Ulcer
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DOI: 10.1159/000529979
Abstract: Abstract Mooren’s ulcer is an idiopathic peripheral ulcerative keratitis whose pathogenesis is thought to be due to an autoimmune reaction. The first-line treatment for Mooren’s ulcer is the use of topical steroids, which can be… read more here.
Keywords: mooren ulcer; topical steroids; keratitis; fungal keratitis ... See more keywords