Tags: Convalescent plasma

Biomolecular "Crown" Now Observable, Thanks to a Novel Method

NANOTECHNOLOGY 01.26.2021 00:55 AM

Nanomedicine is an emerging field of study that employs techniques, diagnostics, and therapies in the minute yet precise nanometer scale - and new research could help better observe these very small particles.

Convalescent Plasma: No Benefit to Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19

01.16.2021 01:48 AM

Recent research finding shows convalescent plasma does not benefit people who are hospitalized with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection.

Can Plasma Help Prevent COVID-19 Symptoms? Here's What Experts Say

12.17.2020 19:00 PM

Studies suggest that blood plasma is the most effective treatment for avoiding COVID-19 and other serious diseases.

Convalescent Plasma Donation Fights Conflict With 40-Year Restriction on Blood Donation

08.22.2020 08:40 AM

The call for convalescent plasma donation to possibly treat COVID-19 comes into focus on what others call a discriminatory blood and plasma donation practices. A federal restriction four decades ago has prevented people with HIV to donate blood or plasma.

Hamsters Protected From COVID-19 With Convalescent Serum; Develops Immunity: Study

06.23.2020 00:26 AM

A new study in hamsters reveals that convalescent therapy in treating COVID-19 is effective in the rodents. Additionally, the researchers also found that the animals developed immunity from the coronavirus after the initial infection. Scientists are hopeful that their findings could translate into human studies.

COVID-19 Survivors Develop Neutralizing Antibodies but Might not be Enough to Block Reinfection: Study

05.28.2020 06:43 AM

A new study conducted by researchers from Rockefeller University reveals that every person who's ever had an infection of the coronavirus develops neutralizing antibodies. However, they also found that these antibodies might not be enough to prevent a second infection. Click the link above to learn more.

COVID-19 Surviving Blood Donors Pouring to Aid Millions Recover Through Convalescent Therapy

04.08.2020 23:44 PM

Are you a survivor of COVID-19? OneBlood is now collecting plasma from coronavirus survivors to transfuse to patients still fighting the battle against COVID-19. Help our brothers and sisters defeat the virus with the help of your own blood. Read on to find out more.

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