Steroid

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Topical steroid withdrawal syndrome may signal a reminder to clinicians to be good stewards of topical treatments, according to a speaker at Masters of Pediatric Dermatology.

BOSTON — The use of biologics to treat asthma during pregnancy “is very likely safe,” but the choice should follow shared decision-making, S. Shahzad Mustafa, MD, said during his presentation at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

WASHINGTON —Micaela F. Bayard, MD, spoke with Healio about the management of steroids and how this topic was covered at ACR Convergence 2024.

Inflammation is associated with every surgical procedure.

Inflammation is a common but treatable complication of cataract surgery.

BOSTON — Symptoms improved with mepolizumab after treatment with omalizumab failed for a patient with asthma who developed allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, according to a poster presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

The FDA has approved Palforzia, an oral immunotherapy designed to protect children aged 1 to 3 years with peanut allergies from reactions caused by accidental exposure, according to a press release.

Higher levels of urinary adrenal steroid metabolites during infancy were associated with lower odds for asthma at age 5 years, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

There are many different types of dry eye disease clinics in North America. No matter what type of practice you might have, it is highly likely that practicing your subspecialty became measurably easier in 2023.

LAS VEGAS — A presenter at the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress highlighted tips for successful decision-making with patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including how to approach conversations about the benefits and risks of treatments.