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Preliminary study suggests it could work in hard-to-treat cases of plantar fasciitis
Possible factors include obesity and anabolic-steroid use, researchers say
New study also found reduced risk of brain injury for preterm infants
The drugs help breathing but should be used with utmost caution, researchers say
Adding dexamethasone to antibiotic regimen helps treat community-acquired pneumonia, study says
However, treatment still needs to be individualized, experts say
Corticosteroids cut death rates among older people with both respiratory diseases, study found
Hydrocortisone seemed to benefit ICU patients with traumatic brain injury, small study finds
But experts note that the drugs, while beneficial, run the risk of side effects
Beyond 12 weeks they appear useless or even harmful, study finds
