Protein in blood could be indicator for severe COVID-19 cases: Study

August 5, 2021 6:18 am MST.

What if we could test to know who is at highest risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19? Dr. Shokrollah Elahi at the University of Alberta has found a specific protein that plays a role in deregulating the immune system and leading to serious outcomes.

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