International immunopharmacology
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Int. Immunopharmacol. · Jul 2021
Meta AnalysisThe effect of tocilizumab on COVID-19 patient mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of tocilizumab for treating patients with COVID-19. ⋯ Tocilizumab does not provide a survival benefit for patients with COVID-19, but it may help reduce the risk of MV and ICU admission. In addition, tocilizumab is a safe agent to use for the treatment of COVID-19.
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Int. Immunopharmacol. · Jul 2021
Meta AnalysisColchicine and mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression.
This systematic review, with meta-analysis and meta-regression aims to evaluate the effect of colchicine administration on mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and factors affecting the association. ⋯ CRD42021240609.