EU IN CRISIS: Deadly rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine destroys EU’s reputation, shatters image of unity within bloc

The European Union is facing a crisis due to the continent’s chaotic and deadly rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Multiple nations within the EU had suspended their use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine over reports of dangerous blood clots, including Portugal, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Latvia, Germany, France, Estonia and Denmark. According to several EU officials … Continue reading EU IN CRISIS: Deadly rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine destroys EU’s reputation, shatters image of unity within bloc

Germany joins European cohort in halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations

Following a spate of deadly blood clots all across Europe, Germany has decided to join more than a dozen other European nations in halting all further administration of Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines from AstraZeneca. Though the European Medicines Agency (EMA) still insists the jabs are “safe,” Germany, Iceland, and several other EU nations have decided to … Continue reading Germany joins European cohort in halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations

Eight European nations pause AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations after reports of “serious” blood clot

At least eight countries in Europe have suspended all administration of Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford after dozens of recipients developed “serious” blood clots post-injection. The European Medicines Agency (EMA), Europe’s equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), confirmed that no fewer than 30 patients who received AstraZeneca’s China virus jab suffered this … Continue reading Eight European nations pause AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations after reports of “serious” blood clot

Blood clots: Everything you need to know (and ways to prevent them)

Blood clots can have serious medical implications. If not treated properly, they can travel to other parts of the body and cause dangerous incidents, such as a stroke or a heart attack. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance, an average of 274 people die every day from blood clots. They can be prevented when equipped with the … Continue reading Blood clots: Everything you need to know (and ways to prevent them)

Magnetic nanoparticles seen as effective material for stopping internal bleeding

Many people suffer from injuries that often don’t show any visible signs of damage. Certain chronic diseases and traumas can lead to massive internal bleeding, which typically require surgical intervention in order to get fixed. Now a group of researchers has developed a method to effectively put an end to internal bleeding whenever it occurs, and they … Continue reading Magnetic nanoparticles seen as effective material for stopping internal bleeding

Most people with blood clots should not take clot-busting drugs : New research finds they cripple patients’ mobility

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine revealed that not all patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) require clot-clearing drugs and devices as the treatments did not reduce the risk of developing post-thrombotic syndrome, a condition characterized by chronic limb pain and swelling. According to the experts, this complication leads to difficulties in walking or … Continue reading Most people with blood clots should not take clot-busting drugs : New research finds they cripple patients’ mobility