@article{727505, author = {Cimaz, Rolando,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/727505}, title = {Systemic corticosteroids for inflammatory disorders in pediatrics [electronic resource] /}, abstract = {This comprehensive volume provides current state of the art of the use of corticosteroids in the pediatric patient. It consists of 14 chapters written by leading authors from different countries. The first chapters cover historical notes, general concepts on treatment with corticosteroids with regard to indications and side effects, and basic pharmacologic properties of these compounds. The rest of the book is devoted to the specific use of steroids in the different pediatric subspecialties. Despite advances with newer effective immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids st.}, recid = {727505}, pages = {1 online resource.}, }