Effets secondaires meconnus des glucocorticoi'des: prevention et traitement spécifiques requis [Some less well known side effects of glucocorticoids: specific prevention and treatment?]

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serval:BIB_4FC7FA2E449F
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
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Title
Effets secondaires meconnus des glucocorticoi'des: prevention et traitement spécifiques requis [Some less well known side effects of glucocorticoids: specific prevention and treatment?]
Journal
Revue médicale suisse
Author(s)
Viatte S., Waeber G., Vollenweider P.
ISSN
1660-9379
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2007
Volume
3
Number
131
Pages
2472-4, 2476-7
Language
french
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Publication types: English Abstract ; Journal Article - Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Steroid treatment is required in many clinical settings and if prolonged can be associated with serious side effects. Certain less well-known side effects may require specific prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The risk of developing hyperglycemia, psychiatric disorders and opportunistic infections associated with immunosuppression is often forgotten. We present herein some evidence on the prevalence, preventive measures and treatment of some of these side effects. Large controlled trials are lacking and do not allow to provide strong recommendations. Nevertheless, we try to provide some suggestions based on a review of the literature.
Keywords
Diabetes Mellitus, Glucocorticoids, Humans, Mental Disorders, Opportunistic Infections, Tuberculosis
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