June 2001

Researchers found that high-dose IV steroid therapy provides efficient and stable improvement in Graves' ophthalmopathy, along with a lower incidence of side effects, when compared to oral steroids. Journal Reference: J Endocrinol Invest 2001 Mar;24(3):152-8

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