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Comparison of the two most commonly used treatments for pyoderma gangrenosum: results of the STOP GAP randomised controlled trial.

Authors :
Ormerod, Anthony D.
Thomas, Kim S.
Craig, Fiona E.
Mitchell, Eleanor
Greenlaw, Nicola
Norrie, John
Mason, James M.
Walton, Shernaz
Johnston, Graham A.
Williams, Hywel C.
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal; 6/20/2015, Vol. 350 Issue 8013, ph2958-h2958, 1p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article discusses research which compared effectiveness of ciclosporin and prednisolone in treating pyoderma gangrenosum. Topics explored include the speed of ulcer healing associated with these drugs, the daily drug dosage administered to research participants, and the adverse reactions recorded in both treatment groups such as acute kidney injury and infection.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17561833
Volume :
350
Issue :
8013
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
103315901
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h2958