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
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024