Journal article
Efficacy and safety of corticosteroids in COVID-19 based on evidence for COVID-19, other coronavirus infections, influenza, community-acquired pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Very little direct evidence exists on use of corticosteroids in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Indirect evidence from related conditions must therefore inform inferences regarding benefits and harms. To support a guideline for managing COVID-19, we conducted systematic reviews examining the impact of corticosteroids in COVID-19 and related severe acute respiratory illnesses.
METHODS: We searched standard …
Authors
Ye Z; Wang Y; Colunga-Lozano LE; Prasad M; Tangamornsuksan W; Rochwerg B; Yao L; Motaghi S; Couban RJ; Ghadimi M
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 192, No. 27, pp. e756–e767
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
July 6, 2020
DOI
10.1503/cmaj.200645
ISSN
0820-3946