The COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented surge in clinical research, leading to thousands of studies aimed at understanding, managing, and ultimately controlling the virus. As healthcare systems worldwide faced the immense challenge of treating patients, researchers raced against time to … Read More
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ACT HIV Trial: Dexamethasone in TB Meningitis
ACT HIV TRIAL (2023) Summary and Key Points In 2023, a significant study titled the “ACT HIV TRIAL” was published, which delved into the potential benefits of using adjunctive dexamethasone for the treatment of tuberculous meningitis in HIV-positive adults. This … Read More
ACTT-4 Trial Summary: Baricitinib in Covid-19
2022 ACTT-4 TRIAL Baricitinib versus dexamethasone for adults hospitalised with COVID-19 double-blind, double placebo-controlled, randomised controlled trial M Objective: To compare baricitinib in combination with remdesivir versus dexamethasone with remdesivir at preventing progression to mechanical ventilation or death 1010 patients … Read More
DREAMS Trial Summary: Dexamethasone for Post-op Nausea and Vomiting
2017 DREAMS TRIAL Dexamethasone vs standard treatment for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in gastrointestinal surgery Pragmatic, blinded, multicentre,randomised controlled trial Objective: To determine reduction in PONV by preoperative Dexamethasone in patients undergoing elective bowel surgery & its association with … Read More