Cortisone in Ophthalmology

Present status of corticotropin; ACTH, cortisone, and hydrocortisone in ophthalmology.

IN previous communications (Gordon and McLean, 1950; McLean and others, 1951; Gordon and others, 1951) this group has reported its experiences in the treatment of ocular disease with the use of corticotropin (ACTH) and cortisone. The present paper summarizes our knowledge of the clinical use of corticotropin and cortisone in ophthalmology and adds experiences with hydrocortisone during the past...

USES AND LIMITATIONS OF ACTH AND CORTISONE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY*t

IN 1949 Hench and his associates at the Mayo Clinic published their paper on the dramatic effects of cortisone and. ACTH on the subjective symptomatology of rheumatoid arthritis. Shortly thereafter it was noted by several observers that these agents had a similar effect on the acute non-granulomatous iritis so often associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Although these substances were then in sc...

Uses and limitations of ACTH and cortisone in ophthalmology.

IN 1949 Hench and his associates at the Mayo Clinic published their paper on the dramatic effects of cortisone and. ACTH on the subjective symptomatology of rheumatoid arthritis. Shortly thereafter it was noted by several observers that these agents had a similar effect on the acute non-granulomatous iritis so often associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Although these substances were then in sc...

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Cortisone Therapy in Erythrogenesis

A rare but distinctive condition, which may be called erythrogenesis imperfecta (Cathie, 1950) or infantile pure red-cell anaemia, is gaining recognition. The nomenclature is, however, confusing. For example, some cases have been reported in later childhood, rendering inappropriate the word 'infantile'. Again, the varied titles illustrate the confusion of terminology. In the widest sense, i.e.,...