Revisiting dexamethasone dosage in COVID-19 management  

作　　者：Abhishet Varama 

机构地区：[1]Faculty of Medicine,Chulalongkorn University,Bangkok 10330,Krung Thep Maha Nakhon,Thailand

出　　处：《World Journal of Virology》2025年第1期124-126,共3页世界病毒学杂志（英文）

摘　　要：The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic has necessitated rapid advancements in therapeutic strategies,with dexamethasone emerging as a key treatment for severe cases.This editorial discusses the systematic review conducted by Sethi et al,published in the World Journal of Virology.The review critically examines the efficacy and safety of varying dosages of dexamethasone in severe COVID-19 patients,providing a comprehensive meta-analysis that underscores the current clinical recommendations favoring a low-dose regimen.Despite these findings,the review highlights the potential benefits of tailored dosages for specific patient subgroups,suggesting a need for personalized treatment approaches.This editorial expands on the implications of these findings,advocating for the integration of evolving clinical data into treatment protocols and calling for further research into patient-specific responses to therapy.It emphasizes the importance of adaptability and precision in pandemic response,urging the medical community to consider both the robustness of existing evidence and the potential for innovative approaches to enhance patient outcomes in the face of global health challenges.

关 键 词：COVID-19 treatment Dexamethasone dosage Personalized medicine EDITORIAL Clinical adaptability 

分 类 号：R563.1[医药卫生—呼吸系统]