Blood clots
Coverage of Blood clots in the Nexus archive.
- Doctor explains blood clot risks during air travel, prevention tips
Long-distance air travel increases blood clot risk, particularly for pulmonary embolism, which occurs when deep vein thrombosis clots travel to the lungs. Doctors recommend hydration, movement, and compression stockings for prevention, while high-risk individuals may require blood thinners. Risk factors include immobility, cancer, family history, and prior clots.
- I tried assisted living for $7,000 a month, but felt it was way too expensive. I bought a small home and now live on my own.
Lana Mountford, 74, moved from an assisted living facility costing $7,000 a month to a two-bedroom house in 2024 due to rising costs and health challenges. She now lives independently in Bellingham, Washington, with part-time care at $35 per hour, managing health issues including a brain tumor and blood clots.
- Scientists finally crack mystery of rare COVID vaccine blood clots
Scientists have identified why rare blood clots occur after certain COVID-19 vaccines or adenovirus infections, linking it to the immune system mistakenly targeting a blood protein (PF4). This discovery enables vaccine redesign to prevent the reaction while maintaining effectiveness.