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Jul 19
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Methylprednisolone vs. Hydrocortisone: W...

Eddy Joe Gutierrez, MD
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In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we review a July 2025 study from the Journal of Intensive Care comparing methylprednisolone and hydrocortisone for severe pneumonia treatment. The discussion focuses on how these findings may influence clinical decisions, particularly for patients with septic shock.

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Sato T, Sasabuchi Y, Inokuchi R, Aso S, Yasunaga H, Doi K. Mortality of severe pneumonia treated with methylprednisolone versus hydrocortisone: a propensity-matched analysis. J Intensive Care. 2025 Jul 15;13(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s40560-025-00810-1. PMID: 40665428; PMCID: PMC12261853.

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