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Efficacy of colchicine with or without corticosteroids in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2025-04-06 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundColchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug, was used early in the COVID-19 pandemic for its ability to modulate the inflammatory response. However, its clinical efficacy in hospitalized patients, particularly when used alongside corticosteroids, remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed colchicines efficacy in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. MethodsWe searched PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating colchicine...

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