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Inhaled Corticosteroids May Increase the Risk of Serious Lung Infection

05/19/2016

A recent study examined a potential link between use of inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of obstructive lung disease and susceptibility to an uncommon lung infection.

05/19/2016

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AAD Updates Care Guidelines for Management of Acne Vulgaris

02/15/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

The American Academy of Dermatology updated its 2016 guidelines for the management of acne vulgaris. The updated guidelines include 18 evidence-based recommendations and five good practice statements.

02/15/2024

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Most Patients With Alopecia Areata No Longer Receive Treatment 1-Year After Diagnosis

10/23/2023

Anthony Calabro, MA

In a retrospective cohort study, researchers investigated the treatment patterns for adults in the United States with alopecia areata from 2015 to 2020.

10/23/2023

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Use of Corticosteroid Effective in Treating Patients With Uveitic Macular Edema

08/30/2023

Jessica Ganga

In a randomized trial, researchers find that the use of dexamethasone is effective in treating macular edema in patients, a common complication of uveitis.

08/30/2023

FDA ALERTS

FDA Approves First Combination Inhaled Corticosteroid for Asthma

01/27/2023

Following a multicenter study, the FDA approved the combination of albuterol and budesonide—an inhaled corticosteroid—for the treatment of asthma in adults.

01/27/2023

Medication Prescribing

Adherence to Intranasal Corticosteroids Is Low in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps

09/30/2021

A small retrospective, observational study investigated whether patients with CRSwNP diagnosed via nasal endoscopy adhered to their intranasal corticosteroid prescriptions.

09/30/2021

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