Mortality of severe pneumonia treated with methylprednisolone versus hydrocortisone: a propensity-matched analysis

Abstract Background Corticosteroids improve the outcomes of severe pneumonia; however, the most effective type remains unknown. In this study, we compared the mortality rates of patients with severe pneumonia who were treated with methylprednisolone versus those treated with hydrocortisone. Methods...

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Main Authors: Takuya Sato, Yusuke Sasabuchi, Ryota Inokuchi, Shotaro Aso, Hideo Yasunaga, Kent Doi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-025-00810-1
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