Current controversies in perinatal steroid therapy.
Few therapies in perinatal medicine have created as much controversy as corticosteroids. Despite five decades of extensive research and practice, major areas of uncertainty remain. In this article, we review the most current evidence on both antenatal and postnatal therapy.


CONCLUSIONS
Overall, it is clear that we must continue to investigate the most appropriate doses of the ideal preparation in the most appropriate target populations before we can let the steroid issues rest.
Eventov-Friedman
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Department of Neonatology, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot and Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001997:Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D046128:Fetal Therapies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000188:drug therapy; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones