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Corticosteroids up incidence of adverse events, readmissions in severe COPD
A single-institution study does not recommend the prescription of systemic corticosteroids for the treatment of severe acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) as this might result in an increased incidence of adverse effects and readmissions.
Minor changes in glucose levels first week after COVID-19 vaccine
Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) may experience a temporary change in their blood glucose levels in the first week following COVID-19 vaccination, according to a small English study.
COVID-19 severity during pregnancy consistent across trimesters
The progression of COVID-19 disease during pregnancy from asymptomatic or mild symptoms to moderate, severe, or critical symptoms is consistent regardless of trimester, according to a prospective study presented at SMFM 2022.
Sarcoidosis patients on systemic corticosteroid at higher risk of death
The risk of death is increased among patients with sarcoidosis compared with the general population, suggests a recent study, noting that mortality is even higher in those treated with systemic corticosteroids.
