Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Oct 2006
Case ReportsPostoperative ST-segment elevation: was vasospasm caused by anaphylaxis or by its treatment with epinephrine?
Anaphylaxis must be recognized and treated promptly to avoid significant morbidity and mortality. In this clinical setting, electrocardiographic changes can be multifactorial. ⋯ Cardiovascular complications, including electrocardiographic changes, may be induced by anaphylactic mediators or by medications used for its treatment.
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Oct 2006
High-dose corticosteroid exposure and osteoporosis intervention in adults.
High-dose corticosteroid exposure is associated with increased risk of bone loss and osteoporotic fractures. ⋯ Approximately 1 in 125 people 20 years or older were exposed to high doses of corticosteroids; oral exposure was 3 times more common than inhaled exposure. Most exposed patients do not receive bone density testing or osteoporosis drug prophylaxis. Use of prescription databases to identify high-dose oral and inhaled corticosteroid users can enable focused intervention to reduce bone loss and potentially reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures.