摘要: The results of experience with cortisone and six other corticosteroids in patients rheumatoid arthritis have been tabulated for comparison. seven hormones all potent ameliorating effects that they permit increased function without greatly affecting the course disease. Some disagreeable systemic side-effects can be avoided by injecting hormone into inflamed joints, few serious complications observed more than 92,000 such injections 3,000 patients. When occur, withdrawn provided this is done gradually over periods at least several months. In 72 treated dexamethasone appetite, weight gain, mental stimulation were frequently encountered as side-effects. It still not ideal corticosteroid, but it a useful addition to list.