Publications by authors named "Najla Almutairi"
Background: Inappropriate use of antibiotics is expected to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are limited data on COVID-19's long-term impact. We assessed the impact of COVID-19 on the quantity and quality of antibiotic use in Scotland.
Research Design And Methods: A segmented interrupted time series was applied to monthly dispensed antibiotics using prescription cost analysis data from March/2019 to March/2023.
Article Synopsis
- The Saudi Critical Care Society (SCCS) formed an expert panel to create evidence-based guidelines for managing COVID-19 in ICUs due to rising case numbers.
- This panel of 51 specialists reviewed current research and clinical trials, focusing on 9 key questions regarding treatment options for severe COVID-19.
- They produced 12 recommendations on various pharmacological treatments, with 3 classified as strong recommendations and 9 as weak, emphasizing ongoing updates as new evidence arises.