Risk of blood clot increases for up to six months after having virus study finds People are at an increased risk of developing serious blood clots for up to six months after having COVID-19, a new study has found. The risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was “significantly increased” for three months after catching coronavirus,…
Public satisfaction with NHS drops to 25-year low The British Social Attitudes poll, seen as the gold standard measure of public opinion, has found that public satisfaction with the NHS has dropped to its lowest level for 25 years after a sharp fall during the pandemic. 36% of the 3,100 asked were satisfied in 2021…
No evidence to show Covid vaccines increase deaths in young people – ONS The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have previously been linked to higher rates of heart conditions myocarditis and pericarditis in young people who received the injections. While these conditions are rare, a second Covid jab appeared to increase the likelihood of these conditions…
Trial begins of AI scan that could reduce risk of stillbirth and other conditions Scientists are launching a trial of a new scanning technique that could identify women at high risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including stillbirth and pre-eclampsia, by analysing their placentas. Some hospitals within the NHS are beginning to introduce a screening algorithm that uses…
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