This Fortnight in Medicine XXV

This Fortnight in Medicine XXV

From Sensible Medicine by Sensible Medicine Authors and Editors

May 6, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

This episode discusses recent studies on the effectiveness of Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir for COVID-19 and antihypertensive therapy post-intracerebral hemorrhage.

Oral Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir for Covid-19 in Higher-Risk Outpatients * Real-World Effectiveness of Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir Against Severe Outcomes of COVID-19 in Taiwan: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study Three Low-Dose Antihypertensive Agents in a Single Pill after Intracerebral Hemorrhage * Effect of Combination Therapy on Adherence Among US Patients Initiating Therapy for Hypertension: a Cohort Study This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sensible-med.com/subscribe

Topics covered

  • COVID-19 treatment
  • hypertension therapy
  • real-world effectiveness
  • population-based study
  • outpatient care

Keywords

  • Nirmatrelvir
  • Ritonavir
  • COVID-19
  • Taiwan
  • hypertension
  • antihypertensive agents
  • real-world effectiveness
  • outpatient care

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir

Books & works: Three Low-Dose Antihypertensive Agents in a Single Pill after Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Effect of Combination Therapy on Adherence Among US Patients Initiating Therapy for Hypertension: a Cohort Study

Places: Taiwan

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