Chronic corticosteroid usage highlighted by new research
New findings in relation to the usage of chronic corticosteroid were revealed during an annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Seattle.
As per Rebecca Green, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., corticosteroids have long being considered to be [...]
Dry eye syndrome has its roots in steroid hormones
One of the main reasons that lead to growth of dry eye may be sex steroid hormones, as per a recent study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
It is believed that dry eye symptoms first tend to appear in adults over the age of 40, but there may be some cases in which the [...]
Long-term steroids use can cause cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy, a non-progressive motor condition usually seen and diagnosed among children, has been linked to long-term steroids use. The corticosteroid betamethasone is a common treatment for premature babies. It is used to speed up the maturation of their lungs. Studies also showed that it can also help reduce the incidence of death among premature [...]
Xamiol Gel effective in offering much-awaited relief for scalp psoriasis
In aim to help patients suffering from flaking, itching, and soreness that are caused by scalp psoriasis (a common condition), once-daily treatment gel (Xamiol Gel) can prove highly effective. The gel available on prescription is effective since it combines the effect of a steroid and a Vitamin D-like ingredient.
This wonder gel contains calcipotriol and betamethasone [...]
Meat company found to have used steroids on their veal calves
Steroids use among cattle was found to contaminate their liver. This often results to food poisoning in people who have consumed contaminated meat. It may also caused them to suffer dizziness, heart palpitations, difficulty in breathing, muscular tremors and headaches.
This issue was a particular concern of the US FDA during the 1990s. It produced immediate [...]
New steroid testing law involves high student athletes
High school coaches from the state of Illinois are giving their full support on the new legislation sponsored by Rep. Jack Franks, a Marengo democrat who is the author of the House bill 272. The new law requires high school student athletes to undergo random testing for steroids and other performance-enhancing substances during their playing [...]
FDA continues to warn public on supplement use
A recent news release contained three cases of previously healthy males who had acknowledged use of various dietary supplements claiming to contain steroid-like substances.
These various accounts followed last week’s news of FDA posting a list of recalled dietary supplements either suspected or proven to contain steroid and steroid-like substances.
FDA gave an advisory to the public [...]
New Benzothiazepine test to help doping bodies catch sports cheats
If recent findings about a Benzothiazepine test are to be believed, sportsmen who cheat with steroids or performance enhancing compounds to gain an unfair advantage over their peers will have a tough time as the chances of them being caught by the doping bodies have increased because of a futuristic Benzothiazepine test.
In the past, doping [...]
New Trends among Steroid Users
More and more people are moving to steroids in order to improve their physical appearance. This fact was confirmed by results of a survey at the 52nd American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
It was also found out during the study that people do not seem to be bothered about effects [...]
Young girls on steroids
Teenage girls are also among the rising population who are into anabolic steroids. Steroid use was only previously associated with those involved in bodybuilding, weightlifting or into competitive athletics. In the study conducted by the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, a survey was conducted by Diane L. Elliot, MD and colleagues on adolescent [...]