Early hydrocortisone treatment of extremely premature babies increases their chances of survival without lung disease, according to a study led by Linköping University. The study also shows that the ...

Premature infants who received hydrocortisone treatment for the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia did not show any differences in rates of delays in cognitive, motor, or academic performance ...

Postnatal administration of corticosteroids for treatment and prevention of chronic lung disease such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a widespread practice and to date there have been no adequate ...

Sepsis is a global health priority affecting 55 million patients worldwide and causing 11 million deaths annually. Treatment for sepsis may include prompt recognition, source control, antibiotics, ...

People who are using certain steroid creams to help treat their skin conditions must bare in mind a seven-day warning from the NHS. Hydrocortisone is a commonly prescribed corticosteroid medicine that ...