According to the researchers, the use of a certain drug has reduced the mortality of critically ill patients.
The World Health Organization has reported good results in the treatment of coronavirus. They were shown by dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory drug.
“This is the first drug to show a reduction in mortality among COVID-19 patients requiring oxygen support or mechanical ventilation.” head of WHO Tedros Ghebreyesus.
He also congratulated everyone who was involved in this “life-saving scientific breakthrough.” Recall that studies of the drug’s effect began in March.
The first results indicate that the use of dexamethasone has reduced the risk of mortality in patients on mechanical ventilation by one third, and those on oxygen treatment by 20%. At the same time, such an effect is not observed if the medicine is used for patients in whom the disease is mild.
Dexamethasone has been known since the 1960s. It has anti-inflammatory, antitoxic, anti-allergic and immunosuppressive effects on the body.
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