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Jan 2021
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Journal Jam 17 – Steroids for CAP and CO...

DR. ANTON HELMAN
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What are the indications for steroids in patients with pneumonia besides those with concurrent COPD exacerbations, ARDS or adrenal shock? What is the evidence for benefit for steroids in CAP, the flu and COVID pneumonia? And if there is benefit, do those benefits outweigh the potential harms? To help us sort this out, Justin and Anton have the mighty return ... Show More
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