Short term use of oral corticosteroids and related harms among adults in the United States: population based cohort study
Objective To determine the frequency of prescriptions for short term use of oral
corticosteroids, and adverse events (sepsis, venous thromboembolism, fractures) associated …
corticosteroids, and adverse events (sepsis, venous thromboembolism, fractures) associated …
[HTML][HTML] Long-term systemic corticosteroid exposure: a systematic literature review
Purpose While corticosteroids are relatively inexpensive and commonly used as treatment
for a variety of conditions, long-term use is known to be associated with certain toxicities …
for a variety of conditions, long-term use is known to be associated with certain toxicities …
[HTML][HTML] The cumulative burden of oral corticosteroid side effects and the economic implications of steroid use
SC Manson, RE Brown, A Cerulli, CF Vidaurre - Respiratory medicine, 2009 - Elsevier
Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are a key part of therapy regimens for a diverse variety of
conditions. Despite their efficacy, they are associated with a wide variety of adverse events …
conditions. Despite their efficacy, they are associated with a wide variety of adverse events …
Incidence and US costs of corticosteroid-associated adverse events: a systematic literature review
E Sarnes, L Crofford, M Watson, G Dennis, H Kan… - Clinical …, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic literature review was to evaluate the incidences
and risks for adverse events (AEs) associated with oral and parenteral corticosteroids. An …
and risks for adverse events (AEs) associated with oral and parenteral corticosteroids. An …
Association between oral corticosteroid bursts and severe adverse events: a nationwide population-based cohort study
Background: Long-term use of oral corticosteroids has known adverse effects, but the risk
from brief oral steroid bursts (≤ 14 days) is largely unknown. Objective: To examine the …
from brief oral steroid bursts (≤ 14 days) is largely unknown. Objective: To examine the …
The use of a large pharmacoepidemiological database to study exposure to oral corticosteroids and risk of fractures: validation of study population and results
TP Van Staa, L Abenhaim, C Cooper… - … and drug safety, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose—The objective of this study was an evaluation of the sensitivity of findings of the
relationship between oral corticosteroid use and the risk of fracture. We found in earlier work …
relationship between oral corticosteroid use and the risk of fracture. We found in earlier work …
Use of oral corticosteroids in the United Kingdom
TP Van Staa, HGM Leufkens, L Abenhaim, B Begaud… - Qjm, 2000 - academic.oup.com
Administration of oral corticosteroids is associated with the development of osteoporosis and
an increased risk of fractures. However, the size of the treated sub‐population who would …
an increased risk of fractures. However, the size of the treated sub‐population who would …
Use of oral corticosteroids in the community and the prevention of secondary osteoporosis: a cross sectional study
LJ Walsh, CA Wong, M Pringle, AE Tattersfield - Bmj, 1996 - bmj.com
Objective: To determine the prevalence of continuous use of oral steroids in the general
population, the conditions for which they are prescribed, and the extent to which patients …
population, the conditions for which they are prescribed, and the extent to which patients …
Oral corticosteroids and fracture risk: relationship to daily and cumulative doses
TP Van Staa, HGM Leufkens, L Abenhaim… - …, 2000 - academic.oup.com
Objective. This study examined the effects of daily and cumulative oral corticosteroid doses
on the risk of fractures. Methods. Information was obtained from the General Practice …
on the risk of fractures. Methods. Information was obtained from the General Practice …
Monitoring long-term oral corticosteroids
L Mundell, R Lindemann, J Douglas - BMJ open quality, 2017 - bmjopenquality.bmj.com
Corticosteroids are synthetic analogues of human hormones normally produced by the
adrenal cortex. They have both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties. The …
adrenal cortex. They have both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties. The …