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Fake blood is seen in test tubes labelled with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in this illustration taken March 17, 2020. Photo: Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

ICMR Removes ‘Plasma Therapy’ From COVID-19 Management Protocols

The Wire Staff 18/05/2021

Until Monday, ICMR had included the use of convalescent...

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With Convalescent Plasma, Do Benefits Outweigh the Risks?

Niranjana Rajalakshmi 14/05/2021

We can no longer assume that the therapy for...

Blood sample camp for plasma donation in Mumbai

COVID-19: ICMR Study Finds Plasma Therapy Not Beneficial in Reducing Mortality

The study has not yet been peer-reviewed but the...

FILE PHOTO: Flood-affected villagers are transported by boat to safety at Kachua village

By Boat and on Foot, Assam Hunts for Plasma for COVID-19 Patients

Reuters 27/07/2020

Assam says that symptomatic patients who donate plasma four...

FILE PHOTO: Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Sao Paulo

COVID-19: Oxford Vaccine Produces Immune Response in Early-Stage Clinical Trial

Alistair Smout 20/07/2020

The vaccine, called AZD1222 and being developed by AstraZeneca...

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Explained: How the COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates on the Horizon Work

Niranjana Rajalakshmi 13/07/2020

A vaccine works like a virus and initiates an...

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Plasma Therapy ‘No Magic Bullet’ Against COVID-19: Experts

Asim Kamal 04/05/2020

Only large-scale controlled trials can ascertain its efficacy as...