EyeconX Ideas! - Moderate Cumulative Dose of IV Methylprednisolone Best for Active Graves' Orbitopathy http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=moderate-cumulative-dose-of-iv-methylprednisolone-best-for-active-graves-orbitopathy An intermediate cumulative dose of IV methylprednisolone may be the best approach for active Graves' orbitopathy, a new study from Europe indicates. Orbitopathy affects about 50% of patients with Graves' disease, but only 3% to 5% have severe forms of the disease. Glucocorticoids are the first line treatment, but the optimal regimen remains to be defined.To see more details visit, ... Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:28:50 EST en