Identifying effect modifiers of corticosteroids in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a meta-regression analysis of randomized controlled trials.

BMC Pulm Med · 2026 · PMC13107590 · PMID 41845333

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Pooled analysis showed a trend toward increased risk in the corticosteroid group compared with control, although this did not reach statistical significance (RR 1.30; 95% CI: 0.80–2.11; I 2 = 0%).

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