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Early COVID-19 Plasma Donor Says the Therapy Saves Lives

Blood plasma, taken from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and rich in antibodies, may provide benefits to those battling the disease. But the official evidence so far has not been conclusive about whether it works, when to administer it, and what dose is needed. On Sunday, President Donald Trump...

FDA Chief Apologizes for Overstating Plasma Effect on Virus

WASHINGTON — Responding to an outcry from medical experts, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Tuesday apologized for overstating the life-saving benefits of treating COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma. Scientists and medical experts have been pushing back against the claims about the treatment since President Donald Trump’s announcement on...

FDA Authorizes Plasma for COVID, Only 1.22% of US Patients Have Received It

Blood plasma, taken from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and rich in antibodies, may provide benefits to those battling the disease. But the official evidence so far has not been conclusive about whether it works, when to administer it, and what dose is needed. On Sunday, President Donald Trump...

As Hospitals Near Capacity, County Takes Steps to Open Convention Center

Fresno area hospitals are scrambling to make bed space available in every nook, cranny, and extra building they have. But despite their best efforts, ICU bed space continues to dwindle. The latest numbers from the state show Fresno County only has 16% of its ICU beds available. Just last week...

Is First FDA-Approved Saliva Test for COVID-19 Headed to California?

Testing for COVID-19 is now as easy as spitting into a tube. Rutgers University researchers have received U.S. government clearance for the first saliva test to help diagnose COVID-19. The new saliva collection method, which the Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository developed in partnership with Spectrum Solutions and Accurate Diagnostic...

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