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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.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Medical News news Specialties

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.