by:Joe LaFurgey
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Health experts say as the number of COVID-19 cases surge in West Michigan, there may be new hope when it comes to treating some of those cases.
Officials with Spectrum Health say the health system is now enrolling patients in a clinical trial for the antibody cocktail made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. It’s the same treatment President Donald Trump called a cure after his bout with COVID-19earlier this month.
Trial researchers are hoping additional trials produce similar results for more widespread use of the antibody cocktail, and the early outcomes are promising.
Spectrum Health Research Physician Dr. Gordana Simeunovic said, “We believe that this is the answer, that this might be the key in the treatment of COVID-19,” said
Dr. Simeunovic noted that Spectrum Health is one of two health systems in the state to partner with Regeneron for the latest in the hospital trial.
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