It is estimated that 2% to 3% of the population are currently prescribed systemic or topical
glucocorticoid treatment. The potent anti-inflammatory action of glucocorticoids to deliver …

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may differ among rheumatologists and currently, clear
and consensual international recommendations on RA treatment are not available. In this …

Background More than half of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica have a relapse during
tapering of glucocorticoid therapy. Previous studies have suggested that interleukin-6 …

Background Since the publication of the European League Against Rheumatism
recommendations for the pharmacological treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in 2012, new …

Background & Aims Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are associated with mood disorders,
such as anxiety or depression, but it is not clear whether one contributes to development of …

Background Immune-mediated diarrhea and colitis (IMDC) can limit immune checkpoint
inhibitors (ICIs) treatment, which is efficacious for advanced malignancies. Steroids and …

Background Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a clinically heterogeneous disease. Clear consensual
treatment guidance focused on the musculoskeletal manifestations of PsA would be …

Background: Treatment strategies for tight control of early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are
highly effective but can be improved. Objective: To investigate whether adding prednisone …

Objective. To assess trends in long-term (ie≥ 3 months) oral glucocorticoid (GC)
prescriptions over the past 20 years. Methods. Data of UK adult patients registered between …

Polysaccharides are biopolymers distinguished by their complex secondary structures
executing various roles in microorganisms, plants, and animals. They are made up of long …