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Open Access 01-12-2020 | COVID-19 | Editorial

Covid-19—The real role of NSAIDs in Italy

Authors: Laura de Girolamo, Giuseppe M. Peretti, Nicola Maffulli, Anna T. Brini

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2020

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On behalf of the scientists and surgeons of one of the biggest orthopedic institutes in Italy, located in Milan, we feel the urge to share our position about the recent warnings on the use of anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in this coronavirus “era.” Similarly to the antihypertensive drugs angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and beta blockers, and the oral antidiabetic drugs thiazolidinediones, some author have suggested that NSAIDs, particularly Ibuprofen, may induce increased sensitivity to more severe clinical features in coronavirus (Covid-19) infection. …

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Title: Covid-19—The real role of NSAIDs in Italy
Authors: Laura de Girolamo
Giuseppe M. Peretti
Nicola Maffulli
Anna T. Brini
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: COVID-19
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-020-01682-x

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