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Clearing the Way for Detecting Pulmonary Embolism
December 1, 2009 — A form of molecular imaging called single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), when combined with low-dose CT, may provide an accurate diagnosis for pulmonary ... > full story -
Engineers and Doctors Develop Novel Material That Could Help Fight Arterial Disease
November 26, 2009 — Scientists are working to develop a device to treat peripheral arterial disease that could prevent thrombosis from occurring in small diameter ... > full story -
Control of Blood Clotting by Platelets Described; Provides Medical Promise
November 23, 2009 — Cell fragments called platelets are essential to promote blood clotting. Researchers have now discovered novel molecular interactions at the surface of platelets that control blood ... > full story -
Drugs To Treat Anemia In Cancer Patients Linked To Thromboembolism
November 10, 2009 — Medications frequently given to cancer patients to reduce their risk of anemia are associated with an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, according to new ... > full story -
Statins May Prevent Blood Clots In Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
November 3, 2009 — New research shows that patients with atherosclerosis receiving statin therapy had a significantly reduced risk of developing venous thromboembolism -- a collective term for DVT (blood clot) and ... > full story -
Location Of Body Fat Affects Risk Of Blood Clots In Men, Women
October 26, 2009 — The risk of life-threatening blood clots increases with obesity, but may also depend on the location of excess body fat and gender. Women are at higher risk when they carry extra pounds on their ... > full story -
Blood Clots In Lungs Might Not Always Originate In Deep Veins Of Legs And Pelvis In Trauma Patients
October 19, 2009 — Few trauma patients who develop potentially deadly blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) also have clots in the deep veins of their pelvis and legs (deep venous thrombosis), challenging ... > full story -
What Caused Implantable Venous Access Device Failure In Cancer Patients?
October 19, 2009 — A totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) is necessary for cancer patients who require long-term intravenous chemotherapy. A research group in China investigated which factors reduced the ... > full story -
Old Red Blood Cells May Double Mortality In Trauma Patients
September 21, 2009 — Severe trauma patients requiring a major transfusion are twice as likely to die if they receive red blood cells stored for a month or longer, according to new research. The increased rate of death ... > full story -
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Image-Guided Treatment For Deep Venous Thrombosis Could Improve Patients' Long-Term Outcomes
September 21, 2009 — Deep venous thrombosis is a serious condition that involves the formation of a blood clot inside of a deep vein usually in the legs. A patient with DVT is typically treated with anticoagulants (blood ... > full story
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