Kids’ risk of clotting events and heart conditions ‘lingers post-COVID-19’
A study of more than three million children shows that, like adults, they are susceptible to long COVID.
Tag: Haematology
‘Tiny risk’ of vCJD sees ban lift on UK blood donors
British people have been prevented from giving blood in Australia for more than 20 years.
Patient registry for haemochromatosis launches
Australia is the first country in the world to set up a patient database for the genetic condition which will be used for research purposes.
Doctors among group backing ‘blood washing’ for long COVID
Medic-run clinics across Europe are offering HELP apheresis for the condition, with doctors among those treated, reveals BMJ investigation.
App Review: A tool for Australia’s most common genetic disorder
It’s estimated one in 200 people of northern European origin are at risk of haemochromatosis, making it Australia’s most common genetic disorder. For those with…
Medical Must-See: Pick your brain – is this a plain CT or contrast enhanced?
A rare blood disorder secondary to congenital heart disease was the true highlight.
Doctor warns emboli only found two years after mild COVID-19 infection
Dr Binita Kane, a UK respiratory specialist, shared the case on Twitter saying current management of long COVID needs a rethink to prevent cases be…
We now know what proteins are to blame for severe COVID-19 in kids
In the majority of cases, children who catch COVID-19 won’t end up suffering serious illness. Kids have fewer symptoms, less severe disease and tend to recover…
Our study found another good reason for donating blood
You might have heard of ‘forever chemicals’ or PFAS — a synthetic chemical found in certain legacy firefighting foams, non-stick pans, carpets, clothes and stain-…
Blood clot risk ‘remains for months’ after developing COVID-19
Even mild cases of the illness confer an increased absolute risk, studies show.
