Background Whether inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) reduce major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is debated. Objectives To establish, ...

Intestinal TM6SF2 is found to interact with fatty acid-binding protein 5 to modulate the secretion of fatty acids and the composition of the gut microbiota, thereby protecting against metabolic ...

Cortisol has several functions, including regulating inflammation and controlling how the body uses carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Corticosteroids such as prednisone, which are often used to treat ...

Although creams are generally weaker than ointments, their ease of use and high rates of compliance offer advantages over other methods. When using a topical steroid, the likelihood of treatment ...

Traditional synthetic steroids seem tempting, but they carry significant risks and are expensive, not to mention that they are illegal. Fortunately, natural steroid alternatives are becoming more ...

Ten in each treatment group also received corticosteroids for at least several months. None of the patients had either serum or infectious hepatitis. Two patients received known gamma globulin ...

5 The study was approved by each center’s institutional review board. The dose of corticosteroids was converted to methylprednisolone equivalents. Patients were categorized into low-dose (<60 mg/d), ...