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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...

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