BBC news. Protein treatment trial 'a breakthrough'

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

The preliminary results of a clinical trial suggest a new treatment for Covid-19 dramatically reduces the number of patients needing intensive care, according to the UK company that developed it.

The treatment from Southampton-based biotech Synairgen uses a protein called interferon beta which the body produces when it gets a viral infection.

The protein is inhaled directly into the lungs of patients with coronavirus, using a nebuliser, in the hope that it will stimulate an immune response.

The initial findings suggest the treatment cut the odds of a Covid-19 patient in hospital developing severe disease - such as requiring ventilation - by 79%.

Coronavirus: Protein treatment trial 'a breakthrough'

Interesting read

[SabioUno]

sounds promising. thanks!

[toomuchbaloney]

We certainly need this since a percentage of Americans seem intent upon causing as many infections as possible through ignorant and selfish behavior.

[herring_RN, ASN, BSN]

Scientists and physicians have discovered treatments that help more people survive COVID-19.

I continue praying for a vaccine and/or long term treatment like they did for HIV.

[sevensonnets]

This does sound like it has great potential.

[Kitiger, RN]

And here is yet one more reason for me to social distance, mask up, etc., now. If I have to get COVID, I want to get it later, when we know more and have better treatments.

This certainly looks hopeful.

[sevensonnets]

I've considering raising llamas for the antibodies but there's no room for them on my front porch. Scared they might eat my veggies. I think I'll wait for this one instead!

[Kooky Korky, BSN, RN]

This is fabulous news! Let's hope there is more good news very soon.