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Cumulative oral steroid dosages linked to increased hypertension
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], Mar 23 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers found that cumulative doses of oral steroids in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases are associated with increased hypertension (blood pressure) for those who take them on a regular basis.
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Experts warn against prescribing steroids to treat coronavirus patients
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 6 (ANI): Medical practitioners should avoid prescribing steroids to treat coronavirus patients, experts have warned in a study.
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People misuse steroids which is bad for their body: Salman Khan at fitness
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Nov 17 (ANI): Salman Khan, known for his zeal for fitness and tremendous physique, feels that one can still count on "protein shakes and a few supplements" to achieve a toned body.
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Sprinter Nirmala Sheoran banned for 4 years for doping
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): Indian sprinter Nirmala Sheoran on Wednesday was banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for four years after she was found positive for steroids.
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Moradabad: Man on rampage under influence of steroids caught, sent to ment
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Sept 27 (ANI): A man, apparently a bodybuilder who under the influence of steroids went on a rampage was captured by police on Thursday and sent to a mental hospital.
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Oral steroids increases risk of infection in patients with inflammatory di
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 24 (ANI): Usage of oral steroid in patients with inflammatory diseases like polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis significantly increased the risk of infection and the risk increases with higher doses, recent findings suggest.
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Steroids can lower risk of lung cancer in COPD patients up to 30 pc
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], May 28 (ANI): A recent study has found that steroid inhalers used by patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could reduce the risk of lung cancer by as much as 30 per cent.
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Men continue steroid abuse even after knowing side effects
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 19 (ANI): Attaining a strong physique is something that most men desire, and they are ready to go any length to achieve that. Probably this is the reason why they continue to take a high dosage of steroids despite knowing the side associated with it, a new study
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Steroid use during cardiac bypass surgery does not reduce risk of severe k
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 4 (ANI): A new study now says that using steroids during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery do not reduce the risk of acute kidney injury in people at increased risk of death.
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Syria will be like 'Iraq on steroids' if US troops withdraw: Senator Linds
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Ankara [Turkey], Jan 19 (ANI): United States Senator Lindsey Graham on Saturday said he hoped that US will not withdraw from Syria until it formulates a proper plan, otherwise, it would lead to complete chaos in the Middle East, which will be then be similar to an 'Iraq on steroids'.
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Anabolic steroids linked to premature death in men
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 24 (ANI): According to a recent study, men who use androgenic anabolic steroids such as testosterone may face a higher risk of early death and of experiencing more hospital admissions than normal.
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Inhaled steroids may increase risk of lung infections
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 16 (ANI): Asthma patients beware! Using inhaled steroids to control asthma and other breathing problems may increase the risk of developing nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung infections.
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