COVID-19 causes 'hyperactivity' in blood-clotting cells

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Jun 30, 2020, 12:51 pm151 pts
Changes in blood platelets triggered by COVID-19 could contribute to the onset of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications in some patients who have the disease, according to scientists. The researchers found that inflammatory proteins produced during infection significantly alter the function of…

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