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 ...

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 ...

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

Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely used and effective in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, asthma and autoimmune diseases. They work by reducing inflammation, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Steroids are powerful compounds primarily used for medical purposes to treat a range of conditions, including autoimmune disorders, inflammation, and hormone-related issues. However, their potent ...

I am a 16 years old boy suffering from a condition in which I have high fever all the time. The exact cause of the fever is unknown hence I have to take steroids (wysolone) as prescribed by a reputed ...

I'm afraid to use steroids because they make my skin turn black.'This is something we sometimes hear at the pharmacy.As a ...