Improving the care of critically ill brain-injured and trauma patients

Oct 5, 2021 – The results of the randomized clinical trial PROSPECT (Probiotics to prevent Severe Pneumonia and Endotracheal Colonization Trial) have been published in JAMA: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2784358 In summary: Among critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, administration of the probiotic L rhamnosus GG compared to placebo, resulted in no significant difference in the development of… Read more »

Sep 22, 2021 – Several milestones have been achieved over the last months: 50% enrollment has been reached; Two records were broken: in June, sites collectively enrolled 24 patients! Our previous monthly record was 22 patients; the Sunnybrook team randomized 6 patients in June. A first HEMOTION patient was enrolled in Brazil. We are grateful… Read more »

Sep 17, 2021 – The results of the randomized controlled trial CONCOR-1 (Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19 Respiratory Illness) have been published in Nature Medicine: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01488-2 In summary: Convalescent plasma did not reduce the risk of intubation or death in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. However, the study also revealed that the antibody profile in the blood… Read more »