Why do we bleed? A hematologist explains how the body prevents blood loss after injury
Blood plays a vital role in keeping us alive, from delivering oxygen to the body’s organs to fighting off infections.
Mikkael A. Sekeres, Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Hematology, Sylvester Cancer Center, University of Miami
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Jan. 31, 2022 • ~6 min
Jan. 31, 2022 • ~6 min
What are the blood clots associated with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? 4 questions answered
The CDC first paused, then unpaused, the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to concerns about blood clots. But what are those clots, and how do they form?
Mousumi Som, Professor of Internal Medicine, Oklahoma State University •
conversation
May 3, 2021 • ~6 min
May 3, 2021 • ~6 min
How good is the AstraZeneca vaccine – and is it really safe? 5 questions answered
AstraZeneca just announced results from its US-based trial. It found the vaccine to be 79% effective and safe for use, despite recent concerns around reports of blood clots.
Maureen Ferran, Associate Professor of Biology, Rochester Institute of Technology •
conversation
March 23, 2021 • ~7 min
March 23, 2021 • ~7 min
Vitamin K: A little-known but noteworthy nutrient
A research lab at Tufts University is trying to find out how the vitamin may protect against age-related disease.
Kyla Shea, Scientist I, Vitamin K Research Team at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Tufts University •
conversation
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~6 min
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~6 min
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