Osteoporosis curable with low doses of steroids
As per a recent study, women in their older age and suffering from osteoporosis can be relieved of pain when administered with steroids.
It was revealed that osteoporosis can be cured by low doses of the steroids. New researches by scientists have shown that this disability is caused by low levels of estrogen in the body. [...]
Head Injuries Treated With Corticosteroids Have Higher Risks
Most treatments for severe head injuries caused by car crashes usually include corticosteroids because most doctors believe that reducing inflammation of the head can prevent potential complications brought by the inflammation. However, Dr. Phil Alderson, lead author of the Cochrane study, said corticosteroids may actually increase the risk of death among patients with traumatic head [...]
Budesonide Respules Reduce Symptoms Of Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis is characterized as the persistent inflammation of the nose and the sinuses behind it. This condition affects around 14% of the American population.
In pursuit to address this health problem, a small study was conducted by the researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The study included nine people who were [...]
Staying active lowers health risks for ex-footballers and athletes!
Medical Science has brought to light some good news for the athletes. An extensive study carried out on some retired players of the National Football League (NFL) revealed that players who have had a more active schedule are less prone to fall victims to diseases like diabetes, hypertension, sedentary lifestyles and metabolic syndrome.
The study was [...]
Long-Term Use Of Steroids Can Damage Optic Nerves
Steroids are compounds that are similar to hormones excreted by the adrenal glands. These compounds are known to reduce inflammation but can also results some side effects. Doctors who prescribe steroids try to address the patients’ health with minimal steroid dose over the shortest possible time in order to avoid adverse reactions.
From WebMD:
It has been [...]
STEROID INJECTIONS EFFECTIVE FOR CARPEL TUNNEL SYNROME
Carpal tunnel syndrome generally effects computer users, dental hygienists, and even golfers and tennis players. It is a painful condition of the wrist resulting from compression of the median nerve that runs from the base of the palm up to the forearm. It was found that patients received better relief when people suffering with the [...]
Steroids Found On Most Sports-Supplements
Recent studies exposed that most Americans, especially teenagers who use steroids continuously increase for the past two decades. This rapid growth of the supplement industry was believed to have resulted from the deceitful marketing strategies of supplement manufacturers.
According to the report of David Epstein and George Dohrmann, 25 percent of the 58 sports supplements tested [...]
STEROIDS IN HIV AND KIDNEY PATIENTS TREATMENT
According to the report by sources, in a research it had been found that the Anabolic steroids can help to improve the quality of life of kidney dialysis patients and people with HIV. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that, two research projects were conducted into anabolic steroids and secondary wasting [...]
STEROIDS MAKING ADULTS ATTRACTIVE
The vast majority of educated people, aged 30, are consuming non-medical anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) to look attractive and physically self improved. Most of them are non athletes and according to the survey have never been on steroids in their adolescence. The AAS users have lot of benefits such as increase in muscle mass, strength, and [...]
Steroid Users Revive Their Masculinity Through HCG
The former American League Most Valuable Player Jose Canseco, and Dodgers’ left-fielder Manny Ramirez are just few of the famous sports figures who are found positive in using HCG. This compound is given to women who are having problems in their ovulation and to men who have cancer in their testicles. However, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin [...]