modified release steroid for RA, research
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:35 pm
http://www.mskreport.com/articles.cfm?articleID=1362
this research indicates that a modified steroid tablet taken at bedtime releases the steroid 4 hours later resulting in less morning stiffness and a reduction of IL 6 by 30% compared to regular steroid tablet in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
it would be interesting to see if this would modify inflammation in Ocular inflammatory disease where IL 6 is present
this research indicates that a modified steroid tablet taken at bedtime releases the steroid 4 hours later resulting in less morning stiffness and a reduction of IL 6 by 30% compared to regular steroid tablet in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
it would be interesting to see if this would modify inflammation in Ocular inflammatory disease where IL 6 is present