Results indicate cognitive deficits are linked to prolonged status epilepticus in a rare but severe condition called fever-induced refractory epileptic encephalopathy in school-aged children (FIRES). Medscape Medical News
In a systematic review, corticosteroids did not affect 28-day all-cause mortality in severe sepsis and septic shock overall, but low-dose intervention was helpful in a subgroup of 12 trials. Medscape Medical News
These findings show that subsequent treatment with prenatal steroids improves respiratory compliance and also leads to a lower rate of respiratory distress syndrome in these newborns. Reuters Health Information
