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World J Virol. Mar 25, 2025; 14(1): 98359
Published online Mar 25, 2025. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v14.i1.98359
Published online Mar 25, 2025. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v14.i1.98359
Revisiting dexamethasone dosage in COVID-19 management
Abhishet Varama, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Author contributions: Abhishet V drafted, wrote and edited the editorial. No external help was used in the making of this manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Abhishet Varama, BSc, Master's Student, Faculty of Medicine, Chu lalongkorn University, 1873 Rama IV Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand. abhishet.varama@docchula.com
Received: June 25, 2024
Revised: November 18, 2024
Accepted: November 26, 2024
Published online: March 25, 2025
Processing time: 155 Days and 22 Hours
Revised: November 18, 2024
Accepted: November 26, 2024
Published online: March 25, 2025
Processing time: 155 Days and 22 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This editorial delves into the critical analysis provided by Sethi et al on dexamethasone dosing in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. Highlighting the review's challenge to the one-size-fits-all approach, it emphasizes the need for personalized medicine and calls for further research to refine treatment protocols based on emerging evidence and patient-specific factors. The editorial advocates for the integration of nuanced clinical data to enhance therapeutic strategies against COVID-19, fostering a broader discussion on the adaptability of clinical practice in pandemic responses and the potential for tailored patient care.