Evaluation of candidemia cases in the intensive care unit of a tertiary training hospital during the period of COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Many risk factors, including COVID-19 infection, lead to the development of invasive Candida infection in intensive care unit patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors affecting mortality along with the clinical characteristics of candidemia patients.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted among patients hospitalized at the Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic between June 2020 and December 2021.

A Comparison of the Effects of Dexamethasone and Methylprednisolone, Used on Level-3 Intensive Care COVID-19 Patients, on Mortality: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is often a mild disease, usually manifesting with respiratory complaints, and is sometimes mortal due to multiple organ failure. Hyperinflammation is a known COVID-19 component and is associated with organ dysfunction, disease severity and mortality. Controlling hyperinflammatory response is crucial in determining treatment direction.