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Predicting Short-Term Outcomes in Pemphigus Patients Treated with Rituximab and Glucocorticoids: Insights from a Multicenter Chinese Cohort

By MedXY 10/02/2026

This multicenter retrospective study identifies key baseline predictors influencing short-term remission and relapse in pemphigus patients treated with rituximab plus glucocorticoids, guiding personalized treatment strategies.

Gastroenterology General Surgery news

Chronic Steroid Use Does Not Increase Short-Term Risks After Distal Pancreatectomy: Insights from a Large National Database

By MedXY 09/30/2026

A national propensity-matched analysis shows that chronic glucocorticoid use does not elevate 30-day morbidity or mortality after distal pancreatectomy, challenging perceptions of steroid-related surgical risk.

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Parenteral vs Oral Glucocorticoids in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Impact on Steroid Discontinuation and Therapy Escalation at One Year

By MedXY 09/04/2026

This study assesses whether the administration route of glucocorticoids in early rheumatoid arthritis influences continued steroid use and advanced therapy initiation at one year.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Ophthalmology

Teprotumumab Versus Intravenous Glucocorticoids in Thyroid Eye Disease: Insights from a Japanese MRI Study

By MedXY 08/26/2026

This study evaluates teprotumumab's effectiveness for thyroid eye disease in Japanese patients, revealing notable improvements in orbital inflammation and proptosis compared to intravenous glucocorticoid therapy with distinct MRI-based anatomical effects.

Infectious Diseases news Respiratory

Adjunctive Low-Dose Glucocorticoids Reduce Mortality in Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Low-Resource Settings: Evidence from a Kenyan Pragmatic Trial

By MedXY 10/31/2025

A pragmatic randomized trial in Kenyan public hospitals demonstrates that adjunctive low-dose glucocorticoid therapy significantly reduces 30-day mortality in adults with community-acquired pneumonia without increasing serious adverse events.

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Dexamethasone: Essential Precautions and Key Drug Interactions to Know

By MedXY 08/03/2025

Dexamethasone is a powerful corticosteroid that requires careful use due to potential harmful drug interactions and side effects. This article highlights crucial precautions and compatibility issues for safe administration.