Joint and lung disease patients could get significant relief with certain drugs
Individuals 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 [...]
Steroid treatment and sudden hearing loss
There is very little evidence to suggest that steroids are effective for treating sudden hearing loss, as per a systematic review and meta-analysis both published in an issue of Archives of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is a severe hearing ailment in which one losses hearing ability of approximately 30 decibels over [...]
Steroid treatment analyzed for sudden hearing loss
As per a systematic review and meta-analysis both published in an issue of Archives of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, there is a very little evidence suggesting the usefulness of steroids while treating sudden hearing loss though steroids are considered to be one of the most widely used treatment options for treating sudden hearing loss.
Sudden [...]
The “Unspoken” truth about steroid testing
Hearing news about a professional sportsmen or celebrity using steroids for attaining lean muscle mass and staying ahead of the competition is nothing new.
The changing times and popularity of steroids has clearly suggested that sporting events and stardom is living under a dark cloud of steroids despite claims from doping officials that much has been [...]
Michael Jackson was spending in excess of $48k per month on prescription drugs
According to recent reports, Michael Jackson was spending in excess of $48,000 on a monthly basis on prescription drugs, especially Diprivan and Demerol.
This revelation is more than a testimony to reaffirm the fact that the relationship between steroids and celebrities is still going on strong despite repeated assurances and claims from the government that steroid [...]
Body Image not an influencing factor for steroid use
The use of steroids is not necessarily implied to be greatly concerned with muscularity and leanness, according to researchers.
According to Timothy Baghurst, a visiting assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Arkansas, and second author Daniel Kissinger, an assistant professor of counselor education, there is no difference between bodybuilders who make use of steroids [...]