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Method for Manufacturing Patient-Specific Human Platelets
November 22, 2010 — Skin cells from humans can be revamped into pro-clotting cells called platelets, according to a new study. Patients with diseases causing thrombocytopenia -- platelet deficiency -- often require ... > full story -
Assessment Tool Predicts Blood Clot Risk After Plastic Surgery
November 18, 2010 — Blood clot risk assessments aren't common practice among plastic surgeons nationwide in the US. A new study shows that patients undergoing plastic or reconstructive surgery should receive a risk ... > full story -
Danger of Combining Warfarin With Herbal and Dietary Supplements Revealed
November 15, 2010 — Herbal and dietary supplements are popular. People claim they make their joints feel better, their bones stronger and their hearts healthier. But a recent study shows that many of these people may ... > full story -
Venous Thromboembolism: Combating a Potentially Fatal Complication in Cancer Patients
November 11, 2010 — A major study is under way in the UK that could lead to better prevention of a serious and sometimes fatal complication in cancer patients. Venous thromboembolism (VTE or 'blood clotting') is one of ... > full story -
Real-Time Physician Electronic Alerts Reduce Unnecessary Blood Testing in Elderly Patients
November 5, 2010 — An electronic message sent to physicians the moment they ordered a blood test for elderly patients reduced unnecessary use of the test that is often false-positive for the elderly, according to a new ... > full story -
X-Ray Crystallography Reveals Structure of Precursor to Blood-Clotting Protein
November 2, 2010 — Using state-of-the-art robotic and x-ray crystallographic equipment, researchers have revealed for the first time the molecular structure of the zymogen, or inactive, form of a blood-clotting ... > full story -
How Best to Prevent Blood Clots? Thigh-Length Surgical Stockings, Study Suggests
September 20, 2010 — Treating hospital patients with thigh-length surgical stockings, rather than knee-high socks, can reduce life threatening blood clots, a new study ... > full story -
Beating Blood Clots: Reducing Your Risk Before Hip Replacement Surgery
September 16, 2010 — Risk factors for venous thromboembolism after total hip replacement surgery were identified in a new study. While the rate of thromboembolism has been significantly reduced through medication, ... > full story -
Improvement in Prediction of Blood Clots in Cancer Patients
September 9, 2010 — For cancer patients, who have an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism due to a hyperactive blood coagulation system, there is now an enhanced risk model to predict their chance of ... > full story -
What's Causing Life-Threatening Blood Clots in Brain Surgery Patients?
September 3, 2010 — One of the most severe complications of brain surgery is a pulmonary embolism. But a new study suggests that screening methods used to access the risk of pulmonary embolisms may fall ... > full story
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