The oral corticosteroid can bring swift relief from pain and swelling — but its many possible side effects and longer-term ...

Steroids have earned a well deserved reputation as one of medicine's most useful tools. They control inflammation, suppress ...

These glucocorticoids, such as prednisone, work quickly. But they may be a double-edged sword, says Anisha Dua, MD, MPH, a professor of medicine and the director of the vasculitis center at ...

When you have IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney damage or failure, the goal of treatment is to keep your kidneys working well for as long as possible. This usually ...

Fresh insights into key hormones found in commonly prescribed medicines have been discovered, providing further understanding of the medicines' side effects. The study in immune cells may help to ...

Taking a higher dose (amount) of steroids usually causes more severe side effects. People who take steroids for a long time are also at risk for more serious health problems: Because steroids cause ...

Anabolic steroids promote muscle growth and enhance physical performance, though, and this has led to misuse in sports and bodybuilding. Anabolic steroids are associated with a range of adverse ...

Michael Wechsler, MD, MMSc, explains how anti-IL-5 therapies studied in the MIRRA and MANDARA trials are reducing steroid use in EGPA. Prior studies evaluating the efficacy of biologics targeting ...