Day: Jul 24, 2020

Cardiology

Age- and Weight-Adapted Dose of #Prasugrel Versus Standard Dose of #Ticagrelor in Patients With Acute #Coronary Syndromes

The efficacy and safety of a reduced dose of prasugrel versus a standard dose of ticagrelor in elderly patients or those with a low body weight presenting with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are unknown.. ..The efficacy and safety of a reduced dose of prasugrel versus a standard dose of ticagrelor in elderly patients or those with a low body weight presenting with an acute … Continue reading Age- and Weight-Adapted Dose of #Prasugrel Versus Standard Dose of #Ticagrelor in Patients With Acute #Coronary Syndromes

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Infectivology

#Dexamethasone in Hospitalized Patients with #Covid-19 — Preliminary Report

Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is associated with diffuse lung damage. Glucocorticoids may modulate inflammation-mediated lung injury and thereby reduce progression to respiratory failure and death In this controlled, open-label trial comparing a range of possible treatments in patients who were hospitalized with Covid-19, we randomly assigned patients to receive oral or intravenous dexamethasone (at a dose of 6 mg once daily) for up to 10 … Continue reading #Dexamethasone in Hospitalized Patients with #Covid-19 — Preliminary Report

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