Researchers have retrospectively analyzed data from nearly 60 patients with ocular myasthenia gravis (MG) not adequately responding to oral prednisone, finding that both intravenous (IV) ...

A 59-year-old man presented to a pulmonary clinic with a two-month history of rapidly progressive shortness of breath. At the onset of his dyspnea, prednisone (60 mg per day) relieved his symptoms, ...

Prednisone is a generic prescription drug used to treat a wide range of inflammatory conditions, such as asthma. Prednisone’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health ...

Dr. Mark A. Matza (Medicine): An 18-year-old man was evaluated at this hospital because of diplopia and proptosis of the left eye. The patient had been well until approximately 33 months before this ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “The prednisone dosage in treatment of moderate to severe (myasthenia gravis [MG]) is commonly gradually ...

The findings of a new randomized trial support the rapid tapering of prednisone in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis requiring combined corticosteroid and ...

If you have a condition involving inflammation (swelling) in your body, your doctor may prescribe prednisone. It’s a generic prescription medication that’s used to treat a wide range of inflammatory ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Several corticosteroid (CS) agents and numerous pharmaceutical products are available, and they have important ...

A prednisone taper gradually reduces your corticosteroid dose over days, weeks, or months to prevent prednisone withdrawal.