Thrombosis

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Allergic reactions, unusual blood clots and heart inflammation have all been linked to Covid vaccines. But most people won’t experience these severe reactions. Watch this easy…

Aisha Abdool Karim
Joan Van Dyk
Yolanda Mdzeke

3 min read

Pulmonary embolism is the most preventable cause of hospital deaths in the world.

THROMBOSIS

13 OCT 2014

[From our archives] Blood clots can be fatal – look out for the warning signs

Many people are dying preventable deaths from pulmonary embolisms or deep-vein thrombosis. Increased awareness can help reduce the toll.

Mia Malan

4 min read

THROMBOSIS

9 DEC 2011

Contraceptive Yasmin raises risk of clotting, study shows

Studies into Bayer’s best-selling contraceptives Yasmin and Yaz have shown that women on the pills run a higher risk of getting dangerous blood clots.

Staff Reporter

2 min read