Read the latest from the Corticoid Stewardship Alliance
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When Steroids Became the Only Answer: Laney’s Story of Finding Another Path
When Laney Hanna was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis at just 18 months old, corticosteroids quickly became a familiar part of her treatment. At the time, there were not many other options, and corticosteroids were often the first recommendation…
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New Report Highlights the Need for Safer Corticosteroid Use
The Corticosteroid Stewardship Alliance has released a new white paper, Advancing Safer, More Accountable Use of Corticosteroids, calling for a coordinated approach to improve patient safety while preserving access to one of medicine’s most widely used treatments.
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When Steroids Are Effective but Oversight Falls Short
Corticosteroid stewardship matters for patient safety. Corticosteroids are powerful medicines that play an important role in treating inflammation, autoimmune diseases and many other serious conditions. They can work quickly and effectively, often providing relief when patients need it…