Analysis of the initial dose and reduction rate of corticosteroid for ulcerative colitis in clinical practice

Abstract Background and Aim Trends in steroid use and the effects of the initial dose, duration of use, and tapering schedule on clinical efficacy were assessed in Japanese patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) undergoing steroid treatment. Methods We enrolled 191 cases with UC who underwent steroid...

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Main Authors: Masataka Masuda, Norimasa Fukata, Yasuki Sano, Shuhei Nishimon, Mamiko Aoi, Takashi Tomiyama, Toshiro Fukui, Mika Omiya, Kazuichi Okazaki, Makoto Naganuma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-09-01
Series:JGH Open
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jgh3.12796