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Are Short-term Corticosteroids Dangerous? - Frankly Speaking EP 20
Are Short-term Corticosteroids Dangerous? - Frankly Speaking EP 20
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Jun 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Corticosteroids are often prescribed for short-term use for conditions such as asthma exacerbation, contact dermatitis, gout, and Bell’s palsy. Adverse effects from chronic use of corticosteroids is well known, but many clinicians believe that the risk of significant adverse effects from short-term use is minimal. A recent retrospective cohort study was done reviewing the records of 1.5 million adults to assess the adverse effects of treatment with corticosteroids for less than 30 days.
Learning Objectives:
Review the conditions for which corticosteroids may be used for short-term treatment
Understand the potential risks associated with short-term treatment
Understand the magnitude of the potential risks relative to possible benefits
Learning Objectives:
Review the conditions for which corticosteroids may be used for short-term treatment
Understand the potential risks associated with short-term treatment
Understand the magnitude of the potential risks relative to possible benefits
Released:
Jun 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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