A rise in intraocular pressure (IOP) can occur as an adverse effect of corticosteroid therapy. If the ocular hypertensive effect is of sufficient magnitude, for an adequate duration, damage to the ...

The cumulative effect of frequent corticosteroid injections, a common treatment for musculoskeletal pain, does not appear to increase the risk for fractures. A total of 7197 patients were analyzed, ...

A history of foot or ankle injury is a major risk factor for osteoarthritis in those joints among former soccer players in ...

Even in a small joint, osteoarthritis (OA) can have a big impact on your life. For instance, OA in your fingers can keep you from holding a pen or opening a jar. A stiff or sore knee can make it hard ...

Oral corticosteroids, although effective, pose significant adverse effects and health care costs, necessitating clear tapering guidelines and alternative treatments. Biologics significantly reduce ...

A new study finds that corticosteroid shots may accelerate arthritis in knee and hip joints, even as it removes pain. Osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million adults in the United States.

Corticosteroids ease swelling and irritation. Doctors often prescribe them to treat conditions like asthma, hives, or lupus. Side effects can depend on the type of corticosteroid, such as inhaled or ...

Most patients with severe asthma substantially reduced or even discontinued oral corticosteroid use with addition of tezepelumab (Tezspire) in the single-arm WAYFINDER trial. At both 28 and 52 weeks, ...

Koyonos and colleagues performed a randomized, double-blinded, controlled trial to investigate the utility of intra-articular corticosteroid with lidocaine injection therapy on postmeniscectomy ...

Corticosteroids are a class of drugs that can reduce inflammation. However, they also cause various side effects that limit their use. Types of corticosteroids include prednisone and cortisone.