White Clots, Bleak Outcomes:

From Unexplained Embalmer Observations to a G6PD Hypothesis

March 06, 2026

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A Message from Dr. McMillan

Recent discussions with two senior scientists in New Zealand who have been quietly studying these unusual white clots revealed a troubling reality: many researchers have been actively discouraged from investigating post-COVID phenomena. When scientific curiosity is constrained, unusual pathological signals - like the embolic white clots now reported by embalmers - risk being ignored rather than examined.

Medicine must return to its primary duty: protecting patients by following evidence wherever it leads.

Dr. Philip McMillan

In this week's March 6th, 2026 update:

  • Covid-19: Unexplained embalmer observations - G6PD hypothesis

  • Vejon: This week’s featured Vejon video

  • Health: Your gut microbiome and heart are more linked than you think

  • Infographic: White clots, bleak outcomes

  • News: Medical news in brief

  • Education: Post COVID phenotypes - What makes you unique?

    Read time: 6 minutes

FEATURE ARTICLE

COVID-19

  • Unusual white, rubbery clots began appearing in cadavers around 2021, unlike any traditional blood clots embalmers had previously encountered.

  • Proteomic analysis revealed an abnormal ratio of hemoglobin alpha to beta chains, suggesting red blood cells were being selectively broken down.

  • G6PD deficiency hypothesis proposes that people with this inherited condition may be disproportionately vulnerable to these unusual thrombotic events.

  • White clots resist standard anticoagulation, form rapidly, and may be misdiagnosed as conventional conditions like strokes or pulmonary embolisms.

Why this is important: Mysterious, rubber-like clots found in blood vessels since 2021 resist standard treatments and may disproportionately affect people with a common inherited condition called G6PD deficiency. Identifying who is most at risk could enable earlier detection and save lives, but the medical community must first commit to investigating rather than dismissing these findings.

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HEALTH

Why Your Gut Microbiome and Heart Are More Closely linked Than You Think
Author: Manal Mohammed, University of Westminster

  • The gut microbiome is linked to heart disease through what scientists call the "gut-heart axis."

  • People with cardiovascular disease show reduced microbial diversity and lower levels of beneficial bacteria like Faecalibacterium.

  • The metabolite TMAO, produced from red meat and dairy nutrients, is associated with increased heart attack and stroke risk.

  • Beneficial metabolites like indole-3-propionate may protect the heart and strengthen the gut barrier against harmful products.

Why this is important: Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between gut bacteria and heart disease. The balance of microbes in your digestive system may influence cardiovascular risk through the molecules they produce. This opens the door to new prevention strategies, where protecting your heart could begin with nurturing your gut health.

INFOGRAPHIC

EDUCATION

This short tool maps symptom patterns and highlights which systems may need attention first - because with Post-COVID patterns, order of therapy often matters more than severity of symptoms.

If you’re living with ongoing symptoms or know someone who is, I would encourage you to click on the link, create a record of your symptoms and learn more about what they may mean.

MEDICAL NEWS IN BRIEF

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

🚥 Mini Hearts' Show COVID-19 Virus Directly Infects Heart Tissue: Tulane researchers discovered that while both COVID-19 and influenza cause lasting lung damage, only COVID-19 triggers persistent brain inflammation and blood vessel injury, even in mild cases. This distinction helps explain long COVID's neurological symptoms and opens pathways for targeted treatments and better patient monitoring. [SOURCE]

🚥 Strength Training May Be the Key to Healthy Ageing: Maintaining muscle strength through regular resistance exercise is one of the most effective, affordable ways to preserve independence as we age, yet participation remains worryingly low. Even one session per week can yield meaningful gains, and people in their 80s and 90s can still benefit with proper guidance.

🚥 Painless Skin Patch Offers New Way to Monitor Immune Health: Painless immune monitoring just became possible through a microneedle skin patch that captures immune cells and inflammatory signals without blood draws or biopsies. This matters because it could transform how clinicians track vaccines, infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancer therapies, particularly for vulnerable patients like children, the elderly, and those avoiding scarring. [SOURCE]

🚥 Can Flashing Light Alter Your Mind? The Science of Stroboscopic Stimulation: Flashing light devices marketed as "sober tripping" tools can produce vivid hallucinations by disrupting how the brain constructs vision. While early research hints at mood and neurological benefits, these technologies carry real risks, and the gap between established light therapy and experimental strobe stimulation remains significant.

🚥Generative AI's Benefits and Risks at Different Stages of Childhood Development: As most American adolescents now use AI chatbots, pediatric researchers outline age-specific benefits and risks, warning that younger children may confuse AI for human companionship. Parents, doctors, and policymakers must actively guide children's AI use to protect social development and critical thinking skills. [SOURCE]

🚥 Research Shows How Lost Memories Can Be Reactivated: Forgotten memories may not be lost at all. Brain imaging reveals that memories can reactivate without reaching conscious awareness, with rhythmic brain wave patterns determining whether we become aware of them. This could reshape dementia treatment, shifting focus from rebuilding memories to helping existing ones surface into consciousness.
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BOOK NOOK

Set within a child’s nose, ‘Humming Heroes’ features a family of Lymphocytes led by a wise Mother, brave Father, determined Brother, and heroic Baby, confronting invading microorganisms. The story takes an imaginative turn, when a humming melody combines with the Lymphocytes’ song to repel the invaders and restore inner harmony.

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  • Lessons learned from COVID-19 and other outbreaks.

  • Actionable steps to boost resilience against emerging health threats.

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