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This comprehensive volume provides current state of the art of the use of corticosteroids in the pediatric patient. It consists of 14 chapters written by leading authors from different countries. The first chapters cover historical notes, general concepts on treatment with corticosteroids with regard to indications and side effects, and basic pharmacologic properties of these compounds. The rest of the book is devoted to the specific use of steroids in the different pediatric subspecialties. Despite advances with newer effective immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids still remain the mainstay of therapy for many disorders. Leading authors in their field have summarized these concepts to provide an authoritative, comprehensive guide to help clinicians safely and effectively use corticosteroids in their pediatric patients.Product Identifiers
PublisherSpringer International Publishing A&G
ISBN-139783319355092
eBay Product ID (ePID)229697087
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Number of Pages184 Pages
Publication NameSystemic Corticosteroids for Inflammatory Disorders in Pediatrics
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMedicine
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
AuthorRolando Cimaz
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight2993 g
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EditorRolando Cimaz
Country/Region of ManufactureSwitzerland