Experts believe blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients could be a game changer in the world's fight against COVID-19. But how this plasma is used — and where you donate it— makes a big difference.
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.
Plasma Donors Could Help Fight COVID-19, But How You Donate Matters
Newsy / Dave Glanz
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