Tag: steroid

Metro

Black fungus scare: Steroid sans doc’s advice can do more harm

May 17, 2021

Bhubaneswar: With the emergence of black fungus infection in Covid-19 patients in the state, concerns are now being raised over ...

Coronavirus

Arthritis drug ‘tocilizumab’ improves survival in critically ill COVID-19 patients: Study

October 21, 2020

Boston: Anti-inflammatory drug ‘tocilizumab’ has been shown to reduce mortality by 30 per cent among critically ill COVID-19 patients. This ...

Coronavirus

UK government approves steroid dexamethasone for COVID-19 treatment

June 17, 2020

London: The United Kingdom government Wednesday authorised the state-funded National Health Service (NHS) to use steroid ‘dexamethasone’. It is the ...

Coronavirus

Commonly used steroid Dexamethasone emerges as life-saving drug for Covid-19

June 17, 2020

London: Cheap and commonly available corticosteroid Dexamethasone, used to treat arthritis, immune system disorders, and allergic reactions, among others, may ...