Researchers use cloud to replicate supercomputer for heart disease study
The study aims to dissolve blood clots and tumor cells in the human circulatory system that required an enormous amount of computing power.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Study confirms AstraZeneca jab's higher risk of very rare clot
Thrombocytopenia produces potentially life-threatening blood clots with low levels of blood platelets.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Risk of blood clots in lung doubled for COVID survivors: US study
COVID survivors have twice the risk of developing dangerous blood clots that travel to their lungs compared to people who weren't infected.
Wed May 25 2022
COVID increases risk of blood clots for up to six months: Study
Those with COVID had a higher risk of pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks arteries in lungs, up to six months after infection.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Scientists identify new gene differences in severe COVID patients
The new findings could help guide scientists in their search for existing drugs that might be useful for treating COVID-19.
Tue Mar 08 2022
AstraZeneca second dose doesn't raise risk of rare blood clots - Study
This potentially eases some worries over the vaccine's side effects.
Wed Jul 28 2021
EMA official says AstraZeneca shots have good risk-benefit profile for over 60s
Several European Union member states have restricted its use to those in the age range 50 to 65, due to very rare cases of blood clotting, mainly among young people.
Mon Jun 14 2021
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Thu May 27 2021
UK says under-40s should be offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot has resulted in reports of rare blood clots with low platelet levels that occur more commonly in younger adults.
Fri May 07 2021
Denmark, Norway study finds slightly raised blood clot rates after Astra COVID shot
Researchers stress that such side effects are extremely rare, and the benefits of the vaccine still outweigh the risks in most situations.
Thu May 06 2021
AstraZeneca: MOH gives assurance of immediate treatment if blood clots occur
Dr Adham said the occurrence of blood clots is very rare, and the administration of this vaccine has taken into account its benefits which outweighs the risks.
Tue May 04 2021
How the EU and AstraZeneca ended up in court, and what next
The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against AstraZeneca for not respecting its contract for the supply of vaccines.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Factbox: Details of use of AstraZeneca, J&J COVID vaccines
J&J and AstraZeneca have stated that no clear causal relationship has been established between their vaccines and such blood clots.
Wed Apr 28 2021
Quebec reports first death of patient in Canada following AstraZeneca vaccine
Horacio Arruda said the death of the patient due to thrombosis will not change the province's vaccine strategy.
Wed Apr 28 2021
MOH expert says thrombosis cases due to AstraZeneca vaccine low, rare
The number of blood clot or thrombosis cases after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine jab is low and rare, said Dr Kalaiarasu M Periasamy.
Mon Apr 26 2021