Background and objectives: Glucocorticoids have been shown to improve survival when
used in patients with septic shock. The aim of this study was to analyse the role of …

Previous clinical trials have investigated the effect of glucocorticoid therapy in acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), with controversial results, particularly with regard to …

While previous trials have indicated that the use of corticosteroids for patients with acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is effective, the dosage and time‑course for the use of …

Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common and disabling
disease with high rates of mortality and morbidity. The role of steroids in treating ARDS …

The aim of this study was to describe the role of glucocorticoids in immune modulation
during critical illness and to review clinical trials and recent meta-analyses of glucocorticoids …

Objective The impact of corticosteroids on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
mortality remains controversial following the publication of numerous trials, observational …

Objective: Controversy remains as to whether low-dose corticosteroids can reduce the
mortality and morbidity of acute lung injury (ALI) or the acute respiratory distress syndrome …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a rapidly
progressing, inflammatory lung disease with a high mortality rate and no specific …

Background: Evidence exploring the use of corticosteroids for acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS) has targeted various stages of disease progression, from preventing …

Purpose To investigate the effect of prolonged glucocorticoid treatment for patients with
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Methods We conducted two sets of intention-to …