COVID-19 Miniseries Episode 31: The Safety of Convalescent Plasma

This episode was recorded May 21, 2020

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Guest: Michael J. Joyner, M.D. (@DrMJoyner)

Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006) 

Convalescent plasma as a passive immunity strategy is not new. What nuances apply for it’s application to treating COVID-19? Is it safe? Is it efficacious? Dr. Michael Joyner, Principal Investigator for Expanded Access to Convalescent Plasma for the Treatment of Patients with COVID-19, discusses what’s known about this treatment option, information that’s currently being gathered, and how you can get involved.

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