Case Series Describes Use of Icosapent Ethyl for COVID-19 Pneumonia
The authors described the cases of 3 patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 pneumonia who were treated with 2g of icosapent ethyl administered twice daily via a nasogastric tube.
All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD
Fluvoxamine Evaluated in Patients With Mild COVID-19
The study, which was fully remote and contactless, aimed to evaluate whether early treatment with fluvoxamine reduced the likelihood of clinical deterioration and disease severity in patients with mild COVID-19 illness.
Survey Reveals Factors Contributing to COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance
To estimate the association between attribute level and probability of choosing and receiving a vaccine, the study authors calculated the average marginal component effects sizes as well as marginal means.
Management of Remdesivir-Associated Acute Liver Failure Examined in Case Series
Remdesivir was immediately discontinued in both patients and a continuous infusion of acetylcysteine was initiated.
Study Findings Do Not Support Use of Lopinavir-Ritonavir for COVID-19
The RECOVERY trial is the first randomized controlled trial to report on the effects of lopinavir-ritonavir in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
AAP: Choosing Wisely Recommendations on Pediatric Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
The list, titled “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question,” was developed by members of the AAP Section on Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine.
Intravenous Vitamin C Linked to Early Recovery in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patient
The patient, a 74-year-old female, presented to the ER after experiencing a low grade fever, cough, and shortness of breath for 2 days.
Respiratory Sampling Strategies for Detecting SARS-CoV-2 Compared
Sputum sampling was found to be a valuable method for diagnosing and monitoring patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in EBioMedicine.
Patients With Elevated CRP in COVID-19 May Benefit From Steroid Therapy
The observational study, which was led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System, aimed to assess the effect of glucocorticoid therapy on mortality and the need for mechanical ventilation in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Pharmacologic Ingredients in OTC Sinonasal Products Often Redundant
The same 8 nonanalgesic active ingredients were found in hundreds of brand name over-the-counter sinonasal products.
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