Fludrocortisone News
That sinking feeling
Fainting is frightening. Fortunately, it's a one-time thing for most people, brought on by standing too long, dehydration, an injection or other triggers. Some people, though, faint repeatedly.
New Developments in Sepsis
The current definitions and classification for the sepsis syndromes date back to the landmark expert panel conference convened in 1991 by Roger Bone under the auspices of the American College of Chest Physicians and the Society...
Understanding Addison's Disease -- the Basics
Your body is a finely tuned machine. One way it keeps itself in balance is by using chemical messengers called hormones to regulate various functions. Just above each of your kidneys is a small adrenal gland. These glands make...
Low-Dose Steroids Are Beneficial in Sepsis
(Orlando) — The use of steroids in critically ill patients with sepsis has been both praised and vilified as the debate over efficacy and safety has waxed and waned for more than three decades.
Combining Hydrocortisone and Fludrocortisone: An Effective Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
The cause and significance of hypocortisolism in ME/CFS (i.e. decreased production of the hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands) remains the subject of debate.