Steroids

Centre issues COVID management guidelines for children: No remdesivir, no self-medication of steroids

The guidelines also recommended a six-minute walk test for children above 12 years under the supervision of parents/guardians

DGHS issues COVID-19 treatment guidelines: Here is what document recommends on Remdesivir, Tocilizumab

Among the drugs and treatment methods that have been removed from the recommendations are Ivermectin, Azithromycin and plasma therapy

Donald Trump fears coronavirus: Urgency US president showed in seeking treatment puts paid to lies about pandemic

The facts of Trump’s experience with coronavirus, including how how quickly it sickened him to the point of requiring intensive medical care, are the best tools to fight the misinformation campaign against COVID-19

Steroids can be lifesaving for a few seriously ill COVID-19 patients, new studies suggests

WHO warned against indiscriminate use of steroids, emphasizing that patients who are not severely ill are unlikely to benefit and may suffer side effects.

Steroids can lower death rate among critically ill COVID-19 patients, scientists report

JAMA published that paper and three related studies, along with an editorial describing the research as an “important step”.

Kawasaki syndrome or MIS-C: Children recovering from COVID-19 also face the brunt of the disease

A 14-year-old girl was admitted to a Mumbai hospital with rashes and high fever, classic symptoms of Kawasaki syndrome.

Corticosteroid inhalers used by asthma patients may help treat COVID-19, researchers to begin human clinical trials

The ultimate goal of the trial is to analyse if the Budesonide inhaler can be used as a low-cost and easily available early intervention therapy for COVID-19 patients to reduce the risks of severe respiratory illness.

Indian sprinter Nirmala Sheoran banned for four years for doping, stripped of twin titles won at 2017 Asian Championships

The 24-year-old Nirmala Sheoran's ban was backdated to take effect on 29 June 2018 and her results from August 2016 to November 2018 were disqualified

Using steroids for muscle growth may cause joint problems in youths

The spurt in usage of steroids and muscle building supplements is leading to several types of joints related ailments in youngsters

US sprint champion Tyson Gay suspended for a year for doping

The 31-year-old could have been suspended for two years for his first doping offence but received a reduction because of his substantial assistance, USADA said.