with 5-mm slices showed extensive multifocal cortical infarcts, a 7-mm midline shift, and tonsillar herniation, which contraindicated lumbar puncture for cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Despite receiving 1 g of intravenous methylprednisolone sodium succinate daily for 3 days, she died. Autopsy was ...
We recommend evaluation for subclinical tuberculosis according to country-specific guidelines (i.e., chest radiography, tuberculin test, quantiferon assay), if clinically suspected, or in case of residence in or travel from endemic areas (grade C, moderate recommendation). We suggest testing for hep...
There was no significant difference in age, sex, total duration of Prednisolone use, use of intravenous Methylprednisolone at induction, initial Prednisolone dose, concurrent GC inhaler use and degree of renal impairment between the adrenal sufficient and insufficient patients (Table 2). The outcome ...