This interactive activity from NOVA shows what happens at the molecular level when the organic steroid cortisone is produced in a laboratory from the "starter" compound diosgenin. Though it may ...

Cortisone shots are a type of steroid injection. Cortisone shots can be effective in treating a wide variety of conditions, but they can have adverse effects. These shots consist of a synthetic ...

Cortisone (or steroid) injections have become increasingly popular over the years for people looking to address chronic joint pain and inflammation. Why have they become so popular? Well, for starters ...

I HAVE previously shown that a guanylhydrazone derivative of a known steroid molecule is a powerful antimitotic agent 1. This compound, the structure of which is shown in Fig. 1, is 3-guanyl-hydrazone ...

We have studied the urinary excretion of cortisol (F), cortisone (E), tetrahydrocortisol (THF), tetrahydrocortisone (THE), 6β-hydroxycortisol (6β-OHF) and corticosterone (B) in premature infants. Each ...

Knee pain can be incredibly disruptive - turning simple, everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing up from a chair into painful challenges. In search of quick relief, many ...

Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream. The researchers, whose study is published ...

A class of organic compounds called "steroids" is critical for keeping the body running smoothly. Different steroids perform important roles in the body's reproductive system, boost strength and ...