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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: The Role of Monoclonal Antibodies in the Treatment of COVID-19
Description: Guest: Raymund R. Razonable, M.D.
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)
Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-synthesized and mimic our immune system in fighting harmful pathogens. In addition to convalescent plasma and anti-viral medication, monoclonal antibodies have played an important role in the treatment of infections due to COVID-19. The use of monoclonal antibodies has been shown to shorten the duration of symptoms as well as reduce the risk of hospitalization and mortality due to COVID-19. This podcast will focus on monoclonal antibodies and our guest is Raymund R. Razonable, M.D., from the Division...