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September 2020 studies confirmed that inexpensive steroids, such as dexamethasone and hydrocortisone, significantly reduce mortality in severe COVID-19 cases by reducing inflammatory immune responses. Meta-analyses showed a 20% to 34% reduction in deaths for critically ill patients, prompting updated international treatment guidelines. Read the full analysis at NPR .