What is Convalescent Plasma?
By Dr. David Saperstein Antibodies (also known as immunoglobulins) play an important role in health and illness. Many of you regularly receive intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to treat your autoimmune disease. Flooding a person’s system with antibodies from normal, healthy individuals can reverse problems caused by abnormally overactive immune systems. However, providing antibodies that fight a specific infection can…
Global Plasma Leaders Collaborate to Accelerate Development of Potential COVID-19 Hyperimmune Therapy
Partnership brings together world-leading plasma companies to focus on developing and delivering a hyperimmune immunoglobulin in the global fight against COVID-19.
#ItsMyTurn
In partnership with Immunoglobulin National Society, we encourage our community to join the #ItsMyTurn campaign. This campaign encourages people who are able, to take action that directly impacts the patients we serve, by donating plasma! How Do I Donate and Join the Campaign? Locate your nearest Plasma Donation Center Donate plasma. Take a picture or a…
NHC Webinar – Coronavirus Preparedness for People with Chronic Diseases, What Caregivers Need to Know
COVID-19 is causing significant concerns globally. Watch a recording of this March 27 Webinar produced by the National Health Council, for caregivers of patients with chronic diseases. The webinar discusses how caregivers can best avoid the illness and care for themselves while also helping those who are not well. https://nationalhealthcouncil.org/coronavirus-preparedness-for-people-with-chronic-diseases-what-do-caregivers-need-to-know/
COVID-19 FAQ from GBS|CIDP & Variant Community
Informing our GBS|CIDP Foundation community is our top priority. This week we have received a number of questions regarding COVID-19 through email, phone calls, and our social media channels. Two of the primary concerns are addressed below. The answers are provided by the GBS|CIDP Foundation International Global Medical Advisory Board. As we continue to navigate…
Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – March 19th
Dear GBS|CIDP Community, We know that this is a challenging time for everyone as the news of the pandemic is evolving each day. Please know we are here for you and the GBS|CIDP Foundation International is committed to addressing your concerns as accurately and efficiently as possible. A number of our members have reached out…
NHC Webinar – Coronavirus Preparedness for People with Chronic Diseases Webinar
COVID-19 is causing significant concerns globally. Watch a recording of this March 13 Webinar produced by the National Health Council, for patients with chronic diseases. The webinar discusses how patients can best avoid the illness, and what to do if they feel sick. Watch Webinar here or visit NHC website for more information.
A Statement from Executive Director, Lisa Butler, with regard to COVID-19 and Planning Ahead
We are all in this together, and the GBS|CIDP Foundation International will make every effort to keep our community informed and updated.
Resource from PPTA Regarding COVID-19
The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) has provided a statement specific to plasma protein therapies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. CLICK HERE to read the statement. The PPTA notes that their Pathogen Safety Steering Committee continues to monitor the situation and is currently working on a broader update for the community. We will share these…
A statement from the GBS|CIDP Foundation regarding the COVID-19
The coronavirus COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly. In the interest of concerns and questions that the Foundation is receiving regarding the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, the GBS|CIDP Global Medical Advisory Boards offers the following statement: GBS, CIDP and variants will not put patients at any higher risk of contracting the COVID-19, but those who…