Pneumonia risk can increase due to steroid use
A recent research has suggested that the risk of pneumonia can get increased to as much as 70 percent with the use of inhalers including corticosteroids for treating COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Dr. Sonal Singh, an assistant professor of internal medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, was of the view [...]
Joint and lung disease patients could get significant relief with certain drugs
Comments OffIndividuals suffering from inflammatory conditions such as chronic diseases of the joints, lungs, and other organs can expect significant relief when specific drugs are used, according to a recent discovery by scientists at the University of Edinburgh.
Specific drugs, which have already been tested for treating cancer patients, could be useful in minimizing [...]
Anabolic steroids prove useful for weight and muscle mass gains
According to the results of a recently concluded review, HIV patients when administered with steroids for AIDS wasting experience modest gains in terms of muscle mass and body weight.
Review lead author Karen Johns, a Medical Assessment Officer from the Agency Health Canada, said that weight gain magnitude with use of anabolic steroids can be termed [...]
Genetic immune syndrome identified by researchers
A new autoinflammatory syndrome, DIRA, among children has been identified by researchers from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), part of the National Institutes of Health, and other institutions.
DIRA (deficiency of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist) is classified as a rare genetic condition that afflicts children primarily around the [...]
Physical performance not stimulated by growth hormone
According to a dissertation from the Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University in Sweden, people making use of growth hormone (GH) in a bid to build solid muscles and enhance performance do not find any benefit.
The fact that GH use brings an instant effect that can be felt by users is not [...]
Positive drug test results lead to football program suspension
A leading Canadian University has suspended a football program after nine players were found to violate anti-doping policy during a special investigation.
Coaches of the team were placed on paid leaves along with cancellation of football programs for the coming season while the University of Waterloo in Ontario conducts its review.
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