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 Inclusion criteria: Adults ≥18 years with COVID-19 who required supplemental oxygen administered by low-flow ($15 […]
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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 other measurable benefits during recovery from surgery. 1350 patients Inclusion criteria: Adults over 18 years […]