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What's In Anabolic Steroids?
A study of weight lifters has found that the long-term use of anabolic steroids weakens the heart, and it does so more than research has previously suggested.
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Steroids and BG
I've gotten questions about medical use of steroids resulting in elevation of blood glucose (BG) levels. We're not talking about use of... Read more »
Understanding Black Box Warnings for Asthma Medicines
Some of the most effective asthma medicines are inhaled steroids, and the downside to this is that the word "steroid" has a bad reputation.... Read more »
Are Long Term Inhaled Steroids Safe?
Many patients are prescribed inhaled corticosteroids for asthma control. With good reason, patients are concerned about the long term... Read more »
Steroids May Reduce Your Chances for Another Severe Asthma Attack
Asthma attacks, especially severe ones, are a constant threat when you have asthma. Many asthmatics end up in the hospital at some point in... Read more »
Trust Between Doctor and Patient is Vital: MS, Steroids, and Vacation
The importance of having a good relationship with your health care providers cannot be emphasized enough. This truth was reinforced... Read more »
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Benefits of Inhaled Steroids for COPD May Be Overstated
A new study suggests that inhaled steroids may not provide much relief for patients having a COPD exacerbation. Researchers in India analyzed 11... Read more »
IV Steroids May Be Overkill for COPD Patients
Up to 90 percent of patients hospitalized for COPD may be given doses of steroids that are higher than they need, researchers say. A new study of... Read more »
Inhaled Steroids Don't Prevent Asthma Attacks: Study
Many doctors recommend taking a double dose of inhaled steroids in order to get an impending asthma attack under control, but a new study suggests it... Read more »
Steroids plus MS drugs may relieve symptoms better: study
A new study has found that using a steroid drug in combination with a multiple sclerosis (MS) drug may give patients more relief from symptoms than... Read more »
Gene May Explain Why Some Asthmatics Don't Respond to Steroids...
Up to 40 percent of people with asthma do not respond to inhaled steroids, and researchers say they may know why. In a study of 1,000 people,... Read more »
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