Second-generation corticosteroids for the treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis: more effective and less side effects?

Background/aims Systemic corticosteroids are highly effective at inducing clinical remission in cases of acute exacerbation of Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC); however, their use is limited by their frequent and sometimes severe side effects. Thus, a second generation of corticoster... View More