steroids
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Simple test predicts if a steroid shot will ease neck painEpidural steroid injections are a common treatment for neck pain, but they don't help everyone. A new test can predict who will get relief.
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Daily steroids are safe for kids with Duchenne muscular dystrophyDaily steroids are not only safe for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, they also slow the disease's progression, a new study shows.
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Kids on steroids for asthma have increased blood pressure riskChildren who take oral steroids for asthma or autoimmune diseases have a higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and blood clots, a new study shows.
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‘As needed’ use of inhalers works just fine for kids with asthmaUsing steroid inhalers on an as-needed basis effectively controls children's asthma with less medication, a new study shows.
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Main asthma drug makes it worse for some peopleCorticosteroids are the main treatment for the millions who live with asthma, but a new study has found the drug may make asthma worse for some patients.
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Taking steroids less often could ‘fix’ musclesDaily doses of steroids can cause muscle wasting. A study with mice shows weekly doses can actually do the opposite—repair them. Could it work for people?
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A quick round of steroids like prednisone may bring big risksTaking a short-term prescription for corticosteroids like prednisone may lead to increased risk of bone fractures, blood clots, and even sepsis.
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Baby horses raise new questions about autism
Some newborn horses display the same symptoms as children with autism. Scientists wonder if abnormal levels of neurosteroids could explain why.