RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and Orion Corporation (“Orion”) today announced a global development and commercialization ...

Researchers led by University of Texas UT Southwestern dermatologists report that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones. The study (“Interleukins 4 and 13 ...

Steroid injections, or corticosteroids, are synthetic versions of hormones that the adrenal glands produce. They treat a wide range of conditions. Although they can be effective and fast-acting, they ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

Steroid-induced diabetes is an unexpected increase in blood sugars that’s related to the use of steroids. It can occur in people with or without a history of diabetes. Steroid-induced diabetes is more ...

As Congress prepares for a Feb. 13 public hearing focusing on steroid use by Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, a new survey describes how professional athletes influence young people who ...

Topical corticosteroids can help treat chronic inflammation, but stopping them can lead to adverse effects, such as burning, itching, or peeling of the skin. For adults, withdrawal symptoms often ...