2024 article
A prospective evaluation of succinct prednisone tapering after brain tumor irradiation in dogs
Strasberg, J. R., Rossmeisl, J. H., Kelsey, K. L., Yoshikawa, H., Gieger, T. L., & Nolan, M. W. (2024, August 9). JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE.
author keywords: corticosteroids; glucocorticoids; neuroprotection; radiotherapy
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Added: August 19, 2024
To ameliorate anticipated or ongoing neurological deficits, dogs undergoing brain tumor irradiation often are prescribed lengthy courses of prednisone PO during and after radiotherapy (RT). This practice can contribute to unwanted corticosteroid-associated morbidity and may be unnecessary.