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
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
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
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
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
Chilean AstraZeneca trial saw no cases of blood clots - trial leaders
Chilean investigators testing the AstraZeneca-Oxford University COVID-19 vaccination found no instances of blood clots among participants.
Fri Apr 23 2021
EMA links Johnson & Johnson vaccine to blood clots
Both the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines use the same adenovirus vector technology.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Canada has second case of rare blood clots after AstraZeneca vaccine
Canada on Saturday reported a second case of rare blood clots with low platelets after immunization with AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.
Sat Apr 17 2021
J&J scientists refute idea that COVID-19 vaccine's design linked to clots
Scientists at Johnson & Johnson refuted an assertion that the design of their COVID-19 vaccine may be linked to very rare brain blood clots.
Sat Apr 17 2021
Study finds higher risks of blood clots in COVID-19 patients than in vaccinated people
Several countries have temporally suspended AstraZeneca vaccine, while Denmark stopped its rollout completely.
Fri Apr 16 2021
In world first, Denmark ditches AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot
Brostrom said results of investigations into the AstraZeneca-associated blood clots "showed real and serious side-effects."
Thu Apr 15 2021
US FDA to scrutinize vaccine design behind COVID-19 shots linked to blood clots
The US agency will analyze data from clinical trials of several vaccines using these viral vectors to look for clues.
Wed Apr 14 2021
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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