Way too early to conclude that blood type plays a role in COVID-19 outcomes for people with severe respiratory failure

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 19, 2020

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Source:
Study ties blood type to COVID-19 risk; O may help, A hurt

Reference:
Genomewide Association Study of Severe Covid-19 with Respiratory Failure

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