![Synchron, a rival to Musk’s Neuralink, readies large-scale brain implant trial Synchron, a rival to Musk’s Neuralink, readies large-scale brain implant trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712640598_TomOxleyjpg.jpg)
Synchron, a rival to Musk’s Neuralink, readies large-scale brain implant trial
Synchron's device is delivered to the brain via the large vein that sits next to the motor cortex in the brain.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![South Korean opposition leader leaves ICU after knife attack - surgeon South Korean opposition leader leaves ICU after knife attack - surgeon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704257886_TBLeeJaemyungj.jpg)
South Korean opposition leader leaves ICU after knife attack - surgeon
Lee Jae-myung was out of intensive care and recovering from surgery to repair a major vein that was sliced in a knife attack.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![COVID increases risk of blood clots for up to six months: Study COVID increases risk of blood clots for up to six months: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649379865_BloodClot.jpg)
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
![Germany's vaccine regulator reports 31 cases of blood disorder after AstraZeneca shot Germany's vaccine regulator reports 31 cases of blood disorder after AstraZeneca shot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615024143_AstraZeneca.jpg)
Germany's vaccine regulator reports 31 cases of blood disorder after AstraZeneca shot
Germany's vaccine regulator recorded 31 cases of a rare blood clot in the brain, nine of which resulted in deaths.
Tue Mar 30 2021
![Female jogger severs vein in struggle with robber Female jogger severs vein in struggle with robber](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51477188428_AssaultGeneric.jpg)
Female jogger severs vein in struggle with robber
A woman cut a vein in her hand during a struggle with an armed foreign man who attempted to rob her.
Wed May 10 2017
![Painless blood tests coming soon Painless blood tests coming soon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/81429185344_295x200.jpg)
Painless blood tests coming soon
A device the size of a ping-Pong ball that extracts blood when held against the skin might soon replace needles.
Thu Apr 16 2015
![Hitachi: M'sian bank keen to adopt biometric reader technology Hitachi: M'sian bank keen to adopt biometric reader technology](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-11/51416375356_295x200.jpg)
Hitachi: M'sian bank keen to adopt biometric reader technology
The solution allows customers to easily access their online bank accounts & authorise payments within seconds, without the need for PINs, passwords or authentication codes.
Wed Nov 19 2014
![The Kangkung coursing in our veins The Kangkung coursing in our veins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-01/71389682422_120x90.jpg)
The Kangkung coursing in our veins
RAZAK Chik wants the world to know that Warung Awe in Taman Desa Jalan Kelang Lama remains the sole roadside eatery that dishes out the meanest, spiciest and tastiest Kangkung goreng belacan by far.
Tue Jan 14 2014
![Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/41368834797_295x200.jpg)
Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk
The benefits of acne drug Diane 35, widely used as a contraceptive, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins.
Fri May 17 2013