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3 Results for Side Effects Of Steroids

1. Multiple Sclerosis

... , rather than sensory, symptoms. (Mayo Clinic) While steroids do not affect the course of MS over time, they can reduce the duration and severity of attacks in some patients. The mechanism behind this effect is not known; one study suggests the medications work by restoring the effectiveness of the blood/brain barrier. Because steroids can produce numerous adverse side effects (acne, weight gain, seizures, psychosis), they are ... not recommended for long-term use. (Bernard) One of the most promising MS research areas involves naturally occurring antiviral proteins known as interferons. ...

  • Word Count: 3706
  • Approx Pages: 15
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

2. Multiple Sclerosis

... , rather than sensory, symptoms. (Mayo Clinic) While steroids do not affect the course of MS over time, they can reduce the duration and severity of attacks in some patients. The mechanism behind this effect is not known; one study suggests the medications work by restoring the effectiveness of the blood/brain barrier. "Because steroids can produce numerous adverse side effects (acne, weight gain, seizures, psychosis), they are ... not recommended for long-term use." (Bernard) One of the most promising MS research areas involves naturally occurring antiviral proteins known as interferons...

  • Word Count: 4268
  • Approx Pages: 17
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

3. MS

... , rather than sensory, symptoms. (Mayo Clinic) While steroids do not affect the course of MS over time, they can reduce the duration and severity of attacks in some patients. The mechanism behind this effect is not known; one study suggests the medications work by restoring the effectiveness of the blood/brain barrier. "Because steroids can produce numerous adverse side effects (acne, weight gain, seizures, psychosis), they are ... not recommended for long-term use." (Bernard) One of the most promising MS research areas involves naturally occurring antiviral proteins known as interferons...

  • Word Count: 4423
  • Approx Pages: 18
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate
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