[Preprint] RECOVERY trial finds Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody combination reduces deaths for hospitalized COVID-19 patients who have not mounted their own immune response.
17 Jun, 2021 | 09:55h | UTCOriginal study (preprint): Casirivimab and imdevimab in patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 (RECOVERY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial – medRxiv
Commentaries: Monoclonal antibodies cut risk of dying from COVID-19—but only in some patients – Science AND Antibody combo cuts COVID deaths by 20% in very ill seronegative patients – CIDRAP AND Regeneron antibody saves lives in some hospitalized Covid patients, study finds – STAT AND Expert reaction to press release from the RECOVERY trial reporting that Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody combination reduces deaths for hospitalised COVID-19 patients who have not mounted their own immune response – Science Media Centre
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RECOVERY Pre-print:
In patients hospitalised with COVID-19 but no natural antibody response, monoclonal antibody infusion:
– reduced mortality
– increased speed of discharge
– reduced progression to invasive mechanical ventilation or deathhttps://t.co/rpDk4eUhmm pic.twitter.com/wXegKcDZg8— Martin Landray (@MartinLandray) June 16, 2021