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  1. xmlghr-summaries.xml 
    https://medlineplus.gov/download/ghr-summaries.xml
    ... each kidney, do not produce certain hormones called glucocorticoids. These hormones, which include cortisol and corticosterone, aid in immune system function, play a role in maintaining normal blood ...
  2. Scleredema diabeticorum 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007749.htm
    ... the skin is carefully exposed to ultraviolet light Glucocorticoid medications (topical or oral) Electron beam therapy (a type of radiation therapy) Medicines that suppress the immune system Physical therapy, if you find it hard to ...
  3. ACTH blood test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003695.htm
    ... main function of ACTH is to regulate the glucocorticoid (steroid) hormone cortisol. Cortisol is released by the adrenal gland . It regulates blood pressure, blood sugar, the immune system, and the response to stress. This test can ...
  4. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000109.htm
    ... disease, your provider may recommend that you take glucocorticoids (anti-inflammatory medicines). Sometimes, treatments used for asthma can help people with hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Sometimes medicines that suppress the immune system are needed to control the disease.
  5. Valley fever 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001322.htm
    ... the fungus is found and have a weakened immune system due to: Anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy Cancer Chemotherapy Glucocorticoid medicines (prednisone) Heart or lung conditions HIV/AIDS ...
  6. Symptom Clusters in Cancer (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK604977
    ... hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and sympathetic-adrenal-medullary system ... immune cells become less sensitive to glucocorticoids.[ 5 ] Decreased ...
  7. Primary CNS Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®) - PDQ Cancer Information Summaries - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK65833
    ... made in a laboratory and used as drugs. Glucocorticoids are steroid drugs that have ... antibodies are immune system proteins made in the laboratory to treat many ...
  8. Steroids 
    https://medlineplus.gov/steroids.html
    Anabolic steroids are often used illegally to build muscle. But corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of health problems. Learn more about steroids.
  9. Cortisol blood test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003693.htm
    ... increased or decreased cortisol production. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid ... Immune system function Metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and protein ...
  10. Cortisol urine test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003703.htm
    ... increased or decreased cortisol production. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid ... Immune system function Metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and protein ...
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