Mechanism of Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT)

Razi Berry A McMaster University team of researchers recently discovered how, exactly, the COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia or VITT. The findings will put scientists on the path of finding a way to better diagnose and treat VITT, possibly prevent […]

Hormone Therapy May Pose Cardiovascular Risk for Gender Transitioning Individuals

Hormone Therapy May Pose Cardiovascular Risk for Gender Transitioning Individuals

Razi Berry Patients receiving hormone therapy as part of their gender-transition treatment had an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, including strokes, heart attacks and blood clots, according to a study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Gender-transition treatment poses an elevated risk for cardiovascular events, according to research The results are based on […]