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Immunosuppression from Corticosteroids: How to Reduce Infection Risk
Corticosteroids like prednisone suppress the immune system, increasing infection risk. Learn how high doses lead to pneumonia, TB, and shingles-and how to prevent them with vaccines, prophylaxis, and dose reduction.
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Published ON: 24 NovCefuroxime can help treat some biofilm-related infections, especially when used in combination with other therapies. It's not a cure-all, but it's a useful tool for specific bacterial strains and infection sites like sinuses and urinary tracts.
Published ON: 3 NovCorticosteroids like prednisone suppress the immune system, increasing infection risk. Learn how high doses lead to pneumonia, TB, and shingles-and how to prevent them with vaccines, prophylaxis, and dose reduction.
Published ON: 28 NovPolysomnography is the gold standard sleep study used to diagnose sleep disorders like sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome. Learn what happens during the test, how results are interpreted, and why it's more accurate than home tests.
Published ON: 23 NovLearn how to avoid running out of medication while traveling abroad. Get step-by-step tips on early refills, international rules, packing strategies, and what to do if you lose your pills.
Published ON: 21 Nov