Press Association
First donation of blood plasma for 'lifesaving' medicines in 20 years
Donations of blood plasma in England for use in the manufacture of “lifesaving” medicines have begun after the lifting of a ban lasting more than two decades.
Bloomberg
The U.K. Startup Trying to Change the Way the World Gets its Energy
Oct.28 -- It's been long said that "fusion is the energy of the future. And always will be." But now, with an influx of private investment, fusion startups are in the race for the holy grail of energy: limitless, clean power. A company...
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Researchers Say Plasma May Help COVID-19 Patients, But Lack Proof
Researchers need more evidence to prove plasma can help COVID-19 patients. But as the demand grows, supply is waning.
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Plasma Donors Could Help Fight COVID-19, But How You Donate Matters
With plasma used to treat COVID-19, some experts worry the for-profit plasma industry could divert much-needed donors away from hospital pipelines.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : French nuclear reactor welcomes world's most powerful magnet
Weighing 1,000 tonnes and standing as tall as a seven-floor building, the first piece of a gigantic magnet, billed as the world's most powerful, has arrived at the site of the experimental nuclear fusion reactor Iter, in southern France...
Press Association
Blood plasma donations begin in Twickenham for 'lifesaving' medicines after 20 year ban
People donate blood plasma in Twickenham for use in the manufacture of “lifesaving” medicines. It comes after the lifting of a ban lasting more than two decades. Donor Martin Rengger is assisted by donor care supervisor Gregory Wasik....
Bloomberg
Coronavirus Treatment: Antibodies and the Race for a Vaccine
May.04 -- Takeda President of Global Business Rajeev Venkayya discusses efforts among companies and nations to develop a coronavirus vaccine and the importance of making the vaccine available to the entire world. He speaks on "Bloomberg...
Curated Video
Could Plasma From COVID-19 Survivors Help Sick Patients?
After Diana Berrent recovered from the coronavirus, she began donating plasma, creating a grassroots movement to compel others to join her.
Bloomberg
Trump Urges Americans to Donate Plasma to Fight Virus
Jul.30 -- President Donald Trump urges Americans who have recovered from Covid-19 to donate their plasma at local blood banks to help those who contract the virus potentially get better faster. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood, and...
Press Association
Interview with Professor Roberts encourages plasma donations
Interview with Professor David Roberts on new plasma trials for the NHS to help fight coronavirus, as they call for more volunteers to come forward to donate.
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Top U.S. Doctors Hope These Treatments Can Bridge The Gap To A Vaccine
At least eight COVID-19 vaccines are in clinical development. Medical officials are hoping treatments could buy us time until one is available.
Press Association
Ex-firefighter makes 10th Covid-19 plasma donation
A former firefighter from Birmingham has become the first person in England to make 10 donations of convalescent plasma for the fight against Covid-19. Stephen Franklin, 54, had the virus in March and began donating in April.
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Former firefighter makes 10th Covid-19 plasma donations
A former firefighter from Birmingham has become the first person in England make 10 donations of convalescent plasma for the fight against Covid-19.
Curated Video
American Red Cross Teams Up With NFL To Boost Blood Donations
The American Red Cross said blood drive cancellations tripled in 2020 compared to the year prior.
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Study Finds Severe COVID-19 Patients Make For Best Plasma Donations
Johns Hopkins study finds that plasma from sickest COVID-19 patients had higher antibodies and may be more effective in treatment of others.
Curated Video
NYT: FDA Holding Off On Approving Plasma As Coronavirus Treatment
The FDA was set to emergency authorize the treatment, but top health officials said there isn't enough supporting data.
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President Trump Announces Emergency Authorization For Plasma Treatment
Many scientists and physicians believe that convalescent plasma might provide some benefit but it is far from a breakthrough.
Press Association
NHS calls for more people who have recovered from Covid-19 to donate plasma
NHS Blood and Transplant are calling for more people who have rcecovered from coronavirus to donate plasma, after new figures suggest only 5% agree to donate despite making best donors. Featured is an interview with Stephen Craib,42,...
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Doctors testing plasma as "immune therapy"
Doctors around the world are dusting off a century-old treatment for infections: Infusions of blood plasma teeming with immune molecules that helped survivors beat the new coronavirus.
Bloomberg
Harvard's Jha Disappointed With Covid Plasma Announcement
Aug.24 -- Harvard Global Health Institute Director Dr. Ashish Jha says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's confirmation that an Emergency Use Authorization was granted for the use of Covid-19 convalescent plasma for the treatment of...
Curated Video
Doctors testing plasma as "immune therapy"
Doctors around the world are dusting off a century-old treatment for infections: Infusions of blood plasma teeming with immune molecules that helped survivors beat the new coronavirus.
Press Association
Blood plasma donor speaks of desire to help others with Covid-19
Interview with Rebecca Mascarenhas, 33, who has participated in a blood plasma trial after recovering from Covid-19, in the hope it will enable other seriously ill patients to combat the virus. Her own signs of illness did not come until...
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Top U.S. Doctors Hope These Treatments Can Bridge The Gap To A Vaccine
At least eight COVID-19 vaccines are in clinical development. Medical officials are hoping treatments could buy us time until one is available.
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Fauci: Hopeful of vaccine trials by winter
The Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the government is working on several potential vaccines for COVID-19.