WHO advises against use of convalescent plasma

convalescent plasma

WHO advises against use of convalescent plasma: for covid-19: Current evidence shows no improvement in survival and other important measures. Convalescent plasma (a transfusion of blood plasma from someone who has recovered from covid-19) is not recommended for patients with covid-19, says a WHO Guideline Development Group of international experts in The BMJ. Despite its initial […]

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Corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for COVID-19 complications in children

Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for children who develop a rare but serious condition after COVID-19 infection. This is the finding of an international study of 614 children, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, led by Imperial College London. All children in the study developed a serious disorder following COVID-19 infection. This […]

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