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  1. #Cortisone is highly effective at inhibiting the immune system – but how does it do it? A team from #CharitéBerlin & @FAU now shows @Nature that cortisone reprograms the metabolism of immune cells, activating a natural inflammatory “brake” present in the body. Based on their findings, the researchers now plan to develop anti-inflammatory treatments lower in side effects.

    👉 charite.de/en/service/press_re

    #CharitéPaper #CharitéImmunology #research #science #medicine #itaconate #rheumatism

  2. Mother of God, #cortisone shot in my shoulderrrrr 🤬😭 #ouch

  3. #Cortisone really helps ease rheumatoid #Arthritis, but its side effects are concerning.

    A #CharitéBerlin study now reveals: when taken in low doses, blood pressure does not increase even after a two-year treatment. Moreover, the weight gain often negatively associated with this medication is moderate, at around one kilogram (~2.2 pounds).

    👉 charite.de/en/service/press_re

    #Medicine #Science #Research #ScienceMastodon #MedMastodon #CharitéPaper #CharitéImmunology #RheumatoidArthritis #AnnalsofIM