Bruising Explained: How Do Bruises Form? What Causes Them?

Medicine & Technology Feb 29, 2024

Bruises are the body's response to blood vessel injuries. Read to learn more.

Researchers Look Into Why and How Glass Frogs Turn Transparent During Nighttime

Dec 26, 2022

Scientists finally discover why and how glass frogs become transparent. Read to know more about what causes such a phenomenon.

New Anticoagulant Can Inactivate Blood Clotting Enzyme Thrombin

Jul 15, 2022

A team of researchers discover a biomolecular anticoagulant platform that can inactivate a blood clotting enzyme. Continue reading to learn more about the new anticoagulant and its future use in the field of medicine.

Robotic Arm Developed for Endovascular Surgery, Can Treat Stroke Patients Remotely Via Joystick

Apr 16, 2022

Experts at MIT developed a robotic arm that can operate endovascular surgery for patients who are not admitted to medical hospitals. Read on about this innovation that can carry out operations remotely.

Aspirin Intake for Heart Attack, Stroke Prevention Could Be More Harmful than Beneficial, Panel Says

Oct 12, 2021

The United States Preventive Service Task Force recently said taking aspirin to avoid first stroke or heart attack (myocardial infarction) may have a small benefit for adults in their 40s and the risks outweigh the potential benefits for those in their 60s and who haven't had a heart attack or stroke.

Moderately Ill COVID-19 Patients At Risk For Dangerous Blood Clots But High-Dose Anticoagulant Can Help Prevent Condition

Oct 12, 2021

Moderate and mild COVID-19 patients are at risk of developing a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism but a high dosage of anticoagulant or blood thinners works to prevent the condition.

Nanocapsules on Blood Clot Drugs Reduce Side Effects, Increase Efficacy

Jun 03, 2021

After tests run on human blood in laboratory conditions, researchers found that certain nanocapsules could help reduce dangerous side effects of blood clot drugs, and could potentially make it more effective at lower doses.

Leg Blood Clots Associated With Patients With Severe Coronavirus Symptoms

Jul 16, 2020

Leg Ischemia, or blood clots, have been associated with COVID-19 patients in increasing numbers. The severe cases have often resulted in death or amputation.

62-Year-Old Man Suffered Four-Hour Erection Due to Coronavirus

Jul 02, 2020

COVID-19 can cause priapism or the prolonged erection of the penis. Blood in the blood vessels of the penis did not leave after coronavirus triggered blood clots in the penis - a dangerous complication of the virus.

Scientists Now Find a Possible Explanation Behind the Mystery of Coronavirus Blood Clotting

Jul 02, 2020

The relationship between blood platelets and viral infection is clarified in a recent study. Further research is needed to see how platelets help the immune system fight viruses such as COVID-19, and how these findings may help with vaccine developments.

Thrombotic Events Mysteriously Occur on Many COVID-19 Patients

Apr 27, 2020

Blood clots can cause amputation on limbs and also lethal pulmonary embolisms, heart attacks, and strokes once it reaches the lungs, heart and the brain.

Researchers Develop Stringy Robots to Explore Blood Vessels

Sep 07, 2019

A team from MIT said that their thread-like robots were designed to remove blood clots from the blood vessels.

Therapeutic Molecule That Prevents Blood Clots Which Causes Heart Attack & Stroke, Discovered By Scientists

Jun 02, 2017

The small molecule was discovered to stop the blood clotting that later leads to heart attacks and strokes.

No Chance of Death Due to Blood Loss If You Have This Hemoglobin Support

Apr 20, 2017

Death due to loss of blood transfusion finally overpowered with this artificially modified and harmless hemoglobin;

Horror Films Are Not Healthy, Study Claims

Dec 20, 2015

Emerging evidence suggests that horror films can actually cause "bloodcurdling."