Exploring pharmacological approaches for managing cytokine storm associated with pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients

Exploring pharmacological approaches for managing cytokine storm associated with pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients

Abstract Sars-CoV-2 complications include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which require intensive care unit admission. These conditions have rapidly overwhelmed healthcare systems, with detrimental effects on the quality of care and increased mortality. Social isolation str...

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Main Authors: Irma Convertino, Marco Tuccori, Sara Ferraro, Giulia Valdiserra, Emiliano Cappello, Daniele Focosi, Corrado Blandizzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Sars-CoV-2
COVID-19
Cytokines
Interleukin-6
Tumor necrosis factor
Janus kinases
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-020-03020-3

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