A pragmatic randomized controlled trial of standard care versus steroids plus standard care for treatment of pneumonia in adults admitted to Kenyan hospitals (SONIA)

A pragmatic randomized controlled trial of standard care versus steroids plus standard care for treatment of pneumonia in adults admitted to Kenyan hospitals (SONIA)

<strong>Background:<br></strong> It is unclear if adjunctive steroid therapy reduces mortality in community-acquired pneumonia, as very few studies have had mortality as a primary outcome. This question has become even more relevant following demonstration of a mortality benefit of...

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Main Authors: Lucinde, R, Abdi, A, Orindi, B, Mwakio, S, Gathuri, H, Onyango, E, Chira, S, Ogero, M, Isaaka, L, Shangala, J, Oginga, IN, Wachira, A, Manuthu, E, Kariuki, H, Nyikuli, J, Wekesa, C, Otedo, A, Bosire, H, Okoth, SB, Ongalo, W, Mukabi, D, Lusamba, W, Muthui, B, Kirui, N, Adembesa, I, Mithi, C, Sood, M, Ahmed, N, Gituma, B, Ongaki, VB, Giabe, M, Omondi, C, Ombajo, LA, English, M, Kagucia, W, Hamaluba, M, Ochola-Oyier, LI, Kamuya, D, Bejon, P, Agweyu, A, Akech, S, Etyang, AO
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: F1000Research 2022

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