HCPs compared the ~0.1% risk of developing blood clots with the contraceptive pill, with the ~0.0003% risk of blood clots with the AstraZeneca vaccine. A decision for politicians, or individuals?

A compression sock is often seen as a simple fix for travel fatigue. Slip them on, and you’re ready for takeoff—right? Not always. Wearing the wrong pair can lead to […] ...

Compression socks are a deceptively simple accessory with a myriad of recovery benefits for runners, travellers, and people who spend all day on their feet. The right style of compression socks can ...

Researchers are studying whether Ginkgo biloba leaves might support weary leg veins and cut the risk of blood clots.

Dec. 12, 2024 — A large study found that greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for blood clots that can occur in deep veins, which, if untreated, can block ...

Blood clotting is a complex, tightly regulated process involving numerous molecular steps and myriad biomolecules to carry them out, including vitamin K. While the medical field has capitalized on ...

DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08648-1 Blood clotting is a complex, tightly regulated process involving numerous molecular steps and myriad biomolecules to carry them out, including vitamin K.

The milli-spinner thrombectomy device uses spinning-induced forces to mechanically modify blood-clot microstructure, shrinking clot volume by up to 95% for rapid, safe removal. By densifying the ...

During medical emergencies, when decisions must be made quickly, knowing how blood thinners are affecting a person’s ability ...

Blood clots can be extremely dangerous, potentially blocking oxygen from vital organs including the lungs and brain. One surgical treatment involves using suction to remove them from blood vessels ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed an artificial metal-based nanozyme that can possibly be used to clamp down on abnormal blood clotting caused by conditions like ...