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 its application to treating COVID-19? Is it safe? Is it efficacious? Michael J. Joyner, M.D., 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.

AABB coronavirus resources: http://www.aabb.org/advocacy/regulatorygovernment/Pages/AABB-Coronavirus-Resources.aspx 

AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Navigator resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19

This education is supported in part by an independent medical education grant from Pfizer Inc. and is in accordance with ACCME guidelines.

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Published

August 6, 2020

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