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Covid-19 infection increases blood clot risk for one year, finds study
The research, published recently in the journal Circulation, found that in the first week following a COVID-19 diagnosis, people were 21 times more at risk of a heart attack or a stroke, conditions mainly caused by blood clots in the arteries
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Smoking and the high risk of stroke
Smokers are at risk of dying earlier due to stroke, heart disease and cancers
India will review claims of AstraZeneca vaccine causing blood clots in 'unusual' sites
There have been no reports of cases in India, authorities are still looking into claims as many countries have either stopped or limited the use of the vaccine.
COVID-19 side effects: What is thrombocytopenia, that's being linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Naturally occurring thrombocytopenia affects about one in 30,000 adults a year in the United States.
Amid blood clot scares, COVAX says it backs AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine
Covax's first wave intended to distribute some 238.2 mn doses to 142 countries, out of which 237 mn were AstraZeneca doses.
AstraZeneca's Britain COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials for children paused due to blood clot concerns
Britain and the vaccine's developers had until now resisted any restrictions in its use, saying that there was no proof of any link.
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Six ways your height affects your health
Being taller than average is actually associated with some health risks - the same way, being shorter is also linked to another set of health issues.
World Thrombosis Day 2019: Everything you need to know about blood clots
Here are some causes, symptoms, and ways to prevent and treatment of Thrombosis.