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Belt And Braces Approach May Prevent Deep Vein Thromboses
October 7, 2008 — Combining short periods of leg compression with medications such as heparin is more effective at preventing blood clots in high-risk patients than using either preventative measure alone. A team of ... > full story -
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Simpler Diagnostic Method May Be As Effective At Detecting Blood Clot In The Leg
October 7, 2008 — A comparison of two diagnostic methods used to detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT; a blood clot in a deep vein in the leg or thigh) of the lower extremities indicates that a simpler method, with wider ... > full story -
Blood Thinning Drug Linked To Increased Bleeding In Brain
September 29, 2008 — A new study shows that people who take the commonly used blood thinning drug warfarin may have larger amounts of bleeding in the brain and increased risk of death if they suffer a hemorrhagic ... > full story -
Migraine Linked To Blood Clots In Veins
September 15, 2008 — People with migraines may also be more likely to develop blood clots in their veins, according to a new ... > full story -
Acting Surgeon General Issues 'Call To Action To Prevent DVT And Pulmonary Embolism'
September 15, 2008 — Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., has issued a Call to Action to reduce the number of cases of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in the United States. Galson urged all ... > full story -
Newest Interventional Radiology Treatment Used To Bust Blood Clots In Legs
September 15, 2008 — The first major national trial of a catheter-based treatment for deep vein thrombosis will evaluate the use of clot-dissolving drugs in combination with clot removal devices to prevent ... > full story -
New Drug Protects Against Second Heart Attack Or Stroke, Study Suggests
September 2, 2008 — Data from a Phase II study of an investigational drug designed to block formation of blood clots show potential for added protection against a second heart attack or stroke among patients who are ... > full story -
Women May Stop Anticoagulants After Blood Clots, Research Suggests
August 25, 2008 — Women may safely discontinue oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) after 6 months of treatment following a first unprovoked venous blood clot (thromboembolism) if they have no or one risk factor, ... > full story -
Compression Stockings Incorrectly Used In 29 Percent Of Patients
August 20, 2008 — Graduated compression stockings were used incorrectly in 29 percent of the patients and sized incorrectly in 26 percent of the patients according to new research. These stockings play an important ... > full story -
Maternal Deaths Following Cesarean Delivery Can Be Reduced
August 4, 2008 — Maternal death rates have remained constant in the United States for many decades. Are there any improvements in health care that could reduce these rates further? A new study examined all maternal ... > full story
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