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Impact of dexamethasone and tocilizumab on hematological parameters in COVID-19 patients with chronic disease.
Qutob, Haitham M H; Saad, Ramadan A; Bali, Hamza; Osailan, Abdulaziz; Jaber, Jumana; Alzahrani, Emad; Alyami, Jamilah; Elsayed, Hani; Alserihi, Raed; Shaikhomar, Osama A.
  • Qutob HMH; Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, 25732, Saudi Arabia.
  • Saad RA; Medical Laboratory Sciences Department, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Bali H; Medical Laboratory Sciences Department, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Osailan A; Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ainshams University, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Jaber J; Internal Medicine Department, Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alzahrani E; Internal Medicine Department, Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alyami J; Internal Medicine Department, Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Elsayed H; Internal Medicine Department, Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Alserihi R; Internal Medicine Department, Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Shaikhomar OA; Medical Laboratory Sciences Department, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Med Clin (Engl Ed) ; 159(12): 569-574, 2022 Dec 23.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2159526
ABSTRACT
Background and

aim:

The most effective way to control severity and mortality rate of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is through sensitive diagnostic approaches and an appropriate treatment protocol. We aimed to identify the effect of adding corticosteroid and Tocilizumab to a standard treatment protocol in treating COVID-19 patients with chronic disease through hematological and lab biomarkers. Materials and

methods:

This study was performed retrospectively on 68 COVID-19 patients with chronic disease who were treated by different therapeutic protocols. The patients were categorized into four groups control group represented the patients' lab results at admission before treatment protocols were applied; group 1 included patients treated with anticoagulants, Hydroxychloroquine, and antibiotics; group 2 comprised patients treated with Dexamethasone; and group 3 included patients treated with Dexamethasone and Tocilizumab.

Results:

The WBC and neutrophil counts were increased significantly in group 3 upon the treatment when they were compared with patients in group 1 (p = 0.004 and p = 0.001, respectively). The comparison of C-reactive Protein (CRP) level at admission was higher in group 3 than in group 1 with p = 0.030. After 10 days of treatment, CRP level was decreased in all groups, but in group 3 it was statistically significant (p = 0.002).

Conclusion:

The study paves the way into the effectiveness of combining Dexamethasone with Tocilizumab in treatment COVID-19 patients with chronic diseases.
RESUMEN
Antecedentes y

objetivo:

La forma más eficaz de controlar la gravedad y la tasa de mortalidad de la enfermedad del nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19) es mediante enfoques de diagnóstico sensibles y un protocolo de tratamiento adecuado. Nuestro objetivo fue identificar el efecto de agregar corticosteroides y tocilizumab a un protocolo de tratamiento estándar en el tratamiento de pacientes con COVID-19 con enfermedad crónica a través de biomarcadores hematológicos y de laboratorio. Materiales y

métodos:

Este estudio se realizó de forma retrospectiva en 68 pacientes COVID-19 con enfermedad crónica que fueron tratados por diferentes protocolos terapéuticos. Los pacientes se clasificaron en cuatro grupos el grupo de control representaba los resultados de laboratorio de los pacientes en el momento de la admisión antes de que se aplicaran los protocolos de tratamiento; el grupo 1 incluyó a pacientes tratados con anticoagulantes, hidroxicloroquina y antibióticos; el grupo 2 estaba compuesto por pacientes tratados con dexametasona; y el grupo 3 incluyó a pacientes tratados con dexametasona y tocilizumab.

Resultados:

Los recuentos de glóbulos blancos y neutrófilos aumentaron significativamente en el grupo 3 tras el tratamiento cuando se compararon con los pacientes del grupo 1 (p = 0,004 y p = 0,001, respectivamente). La comparación del nivel de proteína C reactiva (CRP) al ingreso fue mayor en el grupo 3 que en el grupo 1, con p = 0,030. Después de 10 días de tratamiento, el nivel de CRP disminuyó en todos los grupos, pero en el grupo 3 fue estadísticamente significativo (p = 0,002).

Conclusión:

El estudio allana el camino hacia la eficacia de la combinación de dexametasona con tocilizumab en el tratamiento de pacientes con COVID-19 con enfermedades crónicas.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Med Clin (Engl Ed) Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.medcle.2022.02.029

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Med Clin (Engl Ed) Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.medcle.2022.02.029