USFDA Chief Apologizes For Overstating Benefits of Convalescent Plasma Therapy

2020-08-26| COVID-19Special

USFDA Chief Apologizes For Overstating Benefits of Convalescent Plasma Therapy

by Pavel Ryzhov

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Following backlash from critics, FDA chief Stephen Hahn apologized for his remarks that were in agreement with the US President Donald Trump’s claim that convalescent plasma is a powerful therapy for COVID-19. The race against the clock to find a safe and efficacious treatment option against COVID-19 has been ongoing for the last 9 months. The difficulty lies not only in finding the appropriate medical intervention

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