Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medicine

Department of Infectious Diseases, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Efficacy of Remdesivir in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Author(s): Huyen Cao*
  
  Background: Remdesivir is an antiviral drug that has been used to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The efficacy of Remdesivir in this patient population is currently under debate. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of Remdesivir in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Methods: We searched multiple databases for randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and case series that reported Remdesivir's efficacy in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. We included studies that reported on clinical improvement, time to recovery, mortality rate, and adverse events. We conducted a meta-analysis of the included studies using a random-effects model. We assessed the risk of bias and quality of evidence using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and GRADE guidelines, respectively. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2576-1420.2023.8.281

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