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Fecal Glucocorticoid Analysis: Non-invasive Adrenal Monitoring in Equids
Published on: April 25, 2016
[Glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency]
Marcus Imamovic1, Per Dahlqvist2, Oskar Ragnarsson3
1ST-läkare, Medicincentrum, Norrlands universitetssjukhus, Umeå.
Abstract:
Glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency is an underdiagnosed condition that possibly contributes to increased mortality. Consensus regarding management of glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency in patients receiving glucocorticoid therapy has previously been lacking, but the European Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society have recently published joint international guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment, summarized in this article. To further support patients and healthcare professionals, and to prevent a potentially fatal adrenal crisis, a national blue corticosteroid treatment card has been introduced. The card is intended to be provided to patients treated with prednisolone >5 mg daily (or equivalent) for >3-4 weeks.
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