NATIONAL BLOOD CLOT ALLIANCE
In China's backyard, America has become a humbler superpower
Far from Ukraine and the Gaza Strip, as the Group of 7 wealthy democracies gathered in Italy to discuss a range of old, entrenched challenges, the nature of American power is being transformed across the region that Washington sees as crucial for the century to come: the Asia-Pacific.
Nifty Bank crashes by 5,000 points. PNB, SBI, HDFC Bank fall up to 20%
Nifty Bank fell to 46,077.85, with all 12 stocks in the index trading in the red. Heavyweights HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were among the top laggards. State Bank of India (SBI) also contributed to the downfall in good stead.
British PM Rishi Sunak apologises for 'infecting thousands with tainted blood', says its 'a day of shame for the British state'
British PM Rishi Sunak apologized for a cover-up by the NHS, revealed in a report, where over 30,000 people were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C due to contaminated blood products in the 1970s-90s, leading to 3,000 deaths. Sunak pledged compensation, calling it a "day of shame." The report highlighted failures in testing and a subtle cover-up. Campaigners hailed the report as a step towards justice, with Sunak promising to "right this historic wrong" with a 10 billion pound compensation package.
Clot in blood vessels occurs in rare cases with certain vaccines: Medical Expert amid reports over AstraZeneca
Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Co-Chairman of the National Indian Medical Association (IMA) Covid Task Force in Kerala, explains that Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), involving blood clots in rare cases, has been associated with certain vaccines, including adenovirus vector vaccines like Covishield. Despite the rarity, such events have been highlighted in reports, amidst recent admission by AstraZeneca regarding TTS risks. The WHO has also issued guidance on managing TTS cases following COVID-19 vaccination.
Will quit politics instead of again leaving BJP: Arvinder Singh Lovely
Arvinder Singh Lovely, ex-Delhi Congress president, hints at potential shifts in party allegiance, emphasizing the impact of former Congress leaders on the upcoming Delhi polls and their role in challenging the INDIA bloc candidates.
Covishield Side Effects: What's TTS syndrome, symptoms, and danger signs you shouldn't ignore
Covishield TTS: AstraZeneca has acknowledged the potential TTS side effects from its COVID-19 vaccine Covishield, used widely in India. TTS, Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, is rare but serious, marked by blood clots and low platelet levels. Symptoms include headaches, blurred vision, and chest pain. Dr. Jayadevan emphasizes awareness, stressing early treatment for effective management. AstraZeneca's admission follows reports of TTS linked to adenovirus vector vaccines.
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Covishield Vaccine: Bereaved parents to take Serum Institute of India to Court following AstraZeneca's rare side effect admission
Covishield Vaccine Case: The parents of a woman allegedly deceased after receiving the Covishield vaccine plan to file a case against the Serum Institute of India (SII). This decision follows AstraZeneca's acknowledgment in court that their Covid shot can cause a rare side effect, providing hope for the parents in seeking justice. AstraZeneca faces a class-action lawsuit over allegations that its vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford, led to deaths and serious injuries, including thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), characterized by blood clots and low platelet count.
"INDI alliance wants to make India powerless": PM Modi criticises CPI (M) manifesto calling for eliminating nuclear weapons
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the INDIA bloc for the CPI (M) manifesto's proposal to eliminate nuclear weapons, arguing that it would make India vulnerable. He questioned the wisdom of such a move when neighboring countries possess nuclear arms. PM Modi accused the Congress-led alliance of weakening India's defense capabilities. He lambasted the Congress for its failure to address longstanding issues, particularly water scarcity in Rajasthan, despite decades of rule.
Imran Khan's party PTI's loss reminiscent of 1987 J-K election 'rigging', says Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, NC hits back
She did not directly name the National Conference in her post and urged the Pakistan Army to "learn from the blood-soaked history of Jammu and Kashmir".
TMC's decision to go solo in Lok Sabha polls death knell for INDIA bloc of opposition alliance: BJP
BJP criticised Mamata Banerjee's decision to go solo in the Lok Sabha polls, calling it a sign of desperation and a death knell for the opposition INDIA alliance. Banerjee's announcement comes as a setback to the alliance. BJP spokespersons expressed that the INDIA alliance lacks clarity in its agenda and leadership. TMC's offer of two seats to Congress triggers tension between the parties due to its insufficiency.
Thousands of opposition activists languish in prison as Bangladesh gears up for national election
The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by former premier Khaleda Zia, said Rahman was one of 10 members who died in police custody. According to his family, he was arrested on October 25 outside the tea stall he ran and taken to jail.
For your next long-haul flight, book a couch in coach
Now, some airlines are giving passengers the chance to pay for that form of traveler's ecstasy, by offering a sleeper-seat option in the main cabin. The blueprints vary, but the basic concept is that passengers who book what is often called a sky couch get a whole row of seats for themselves. After takeoff, they can stretch out like a king, even in the heart of coach.
Increased risk of serious blood clots up to six months after COVID-19: Study
The researchers found an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis -- a blood clot in the leg -- up to three months after COVID-19 infection, pulmonary embolism -- a blood clot in the lung -- up to six months, and a bleeding event up to two months.
Panel finds link between vaccination and rare case of blood clotting
The confirmation from the committee comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) started investigating a case of a 32-year-old doctor in India who died some weeks after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 bigger blood clot threat than vaccines, UK study finds
The findings showed although there was an increased risk of having a blood clot after having the first doses of either vaccine, it was much greater in someone who had tested positive for COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Worried about vaccine side-effects? Oxford-led study says Covid can lead to higher blood clot risk
The blood clots events have led to restricted use of Covishield in a number of countries.
Government panel finds some cases of clots post Covishield jabs
While the advisory will tell recipients to watch out for certain symptoms for at least 28 days after taking the shot, experts say blood clots caused by Covid-19 vaccines are rare and benefits of vaccines outweigh the risk.
New study finds slightly increased rates of vein blood clots after AstraZaneca Covid vaccine; stresses risk of adverse events low
The findings are based on 280,000 people aged 18-65 who received a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
EU to rule on J&J shot safety as raging Covid-19 wave grips India
The J&J vaccine concerns follow similar reports of blood clots in a very small number of people who received the AstraZeneca shot. The EMA described those clots as a "very rare" side effect, stressing that the AstraZeneca jab's benefits outweigh the risks.
Doctors say clot treatment advice key to US resuming J&J COVID vaccines
U.S. health regulators recommended last week that use of the J&J vaccine be paused after six cases of rare brain blood clots, accompanied by low platelet levels, were reported in women following vaccination, out of some 7 million people who have received the shot in the United States.
How worried should we be about blood clots linked to AstraZeneca and J&J vaccines?
With both the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson (J&J)vaccines, the reports involve extremely rare clotting, including a type of blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), that were seen in combination with low levels of blood platelets, called thrombocytopenia.
How worried should we be about links of blood clots to AstraZeneca's vaccine?
The EMA said its vaccine side effects monitoring system, as of April 4, had received 169 reports of cases of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), or clots in blood vessels exiting the brain, and 53 cases of splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT), or clotting in veins in the abdomen.
Australia to continue AstraZeneca vaccination despite blood clotting case
A 44-year-old man was admitted to a Melbourne hospital with clotting, days after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, suffering serious thrombosis, a condition that prevents normal blood flow though the circulatory system.
Australia probes if blood clot case linked to AstraZeneca vaccine
Australia launched mass vaccinations for its 25 million people in February, with most expected to receive the University of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine. In late March, CSL Ltd began domestic production of 50 million doses.
EU drug watchdog reaffirms no particular clot risk factor linked to AstraZeneca vaccine
However, while repeating that the vaccine's benefits outweigh risks, it cautioned that people should be aware of the "remote possibility" of rare blood clots occurring, and must seek immediate medical attention in case of symptoms.
German cities suspend AstraZeneca vaccine use for under-60s
The decision came after the country's medical regulator announced that it had received a total of 31 reports of rare blood clots in recent recipients of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Nine of the people died and all but two of the cases involved women aged 20 to 63, the Paul Ehrlich Institute said.
Norway keeps AstraZeneca vaccine on hold for another 3 weeks
Norway is one of over a dozen European countries to have suspended the rollout of the vaccine over safety concerns, although most nations have since resumed its use on the advice of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Key questions as EU watchdog rules on AstraZeneca
The EMA is the regulator for all human and animal medicines in the 27 nations of the European Union plus the European Economic Area countries of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, testing them for safety and efficacy. Headed since late 2020 by Irish pharmaceuticals expert Emer Cooke, it moved from London to Amsterdam in 2019 because of Brexit.
Panel finds no causal link yet between Covid jabs and deaths
“We have investigated the deaths by reviewing the post mortem reports, discharge summary among others and not found any link between deaths and administration of vaccine,” said a government official.
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