Hydrocortisone supplementation improves ventilator weaning ntensive care unit physicians can increase the success of mechanical ventilation weaning and shorten the weaning period by identifying critically ill patients who have adrenal insufficiency and treating them with the hormone hydrocortisone (cortisol). view more (2006-02-01)
MSU researchers make new discoveries on what does and doesn't affect immune system Scientists know that a number of factors can affect the body's immune system: poor diet, certain steroids, chronic stress. Now researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that an appetite-controlling hormone also affects the immune system, while natural versions of certain steroids do not. view more (2008-02-05)
