Adverse effects of therapeutic steroids

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1076348

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The effects of therapeutic glucocorticoid doses on carbohydrate and energy metabolism and cardiovascular risk have not been fully clarified. This PhD thesis will be based around two studies aiming to: 1.) Define mechanisms underlying the adverse effects of low dose prednisolone in patients with inflammatory rheumatologic disease and 2.) Improve treatment of prednisolone-induced hyperglycaemia in hospitalized patients.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $119,951.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Endocrinology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

adipose tissue | cardiovascular disease | corticosteroids | energy metabolism | insulin sensitivity

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