Use of steroids in COVID-19 patients: A meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174579
Abstract: Background Emerging reports have shown the benefits of steroids in hospitalized COVID-19 patients as life-saving drugs. However, the use of steroids in COVID-19 patients is confusing among many physicians. Aim The aim of the current… read more here.
Keywords: covid patients; analysis; group; steroids covid ... See more keywords
The use of steroids in treating chylothorax following cardiac surgery in children: a unique perspective
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122000750
Abstract: Abstract Background: Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle fluid in the pleural space. The incidence of chylothorax is quite common post-cardiac surgeries in pediatrics especially in Fontan procedures. Although several treatment lines are known for… read more here.
Keywords: surgery children; use steroids; chylothorax; management ... See more keywords
Should we use steroids as primary therapy for Kawasaki disease?
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2020-319231
Abstract: ### Clinical bottom lines Should we use steroids as primary therapy for Kawasaki disease? A young boy has been brought along to his cardiology appointment to monitor his coronary artery aneurysm, which developed as a… read more here.
Keywords: steroids primary; kawasaki; kawasaki disease; use steroids ... See more keywords
Modulation of peripheral blood immune cells by early use of steroids and its association with clinical outcomes in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
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DOI: 10.1136/esmoopen-2018-000457
Abstract: Background Steroids are frequently used in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), but they could be detrimental for patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Here, we assessed the association between early use… read more here.
Keywords: immune; clinical outcomes; early use; blood ... See more keywords
Hand-foot-mouth disease and use of steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, and traditional Chinese herbs in a tertiary hospital in Shantou, China
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DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2259-9
Abstract: BackgroundIn contrast to the guidelines of World Health Organization (WHO) and United States-Centers for Disease Control and prevention (US-CDC), the Chinese national guidelines recommend the use of steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), or traditional Chinese herbs… read more here.
Keywords: hfmd; steroids intravenous; use; hospital ... See more keywords
[Use of steroids in neuro-oncology].
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DOI: 10.33588/rn.6809.2019083
Abstract: Corticosteroids are widely used in routine clinical practice in neuro-oncology. However, despite their widespread use, there is no established consensus on their indications, dosages and dosage schedule. This article reviews the mechanism of action of… read more here.
Keywords: neuro oncology; steroids neuro; use steroids; dosage ... See more keywords
Controversies on the Use of Steroids in Systemic Sclerosis
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DOI: 10.5301/jsrd.5000234
Abstract: The use of corticosteroids in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) always requires caution (especially because corticosteroids are a risk factor for scleroderma renal crisis [SRC]), and is often controversial. This review focuses on the main… read more here.
Keywords: sclerosis; controversies use; systemic sclerosis; use steroids ... See more keywords