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Imaging Procedures For Diagnosing Blood Clots In The Lung Examined
December 18, 2007 — New research indicates that a diagnostic strategy using computed tomographic pulmonary angiography may be a safe alternative to conventional lungs scans (known as ventilation-perfusion scans) for ... > full story -
Regular Exercise Reduces Risk Of Blood Clots, Study Suggests
November 20, 2007 — Regular participation in sports reduces the risk of developing blood clots by 39 percent in women and 22 percent in men. The authors note that, while strenuous activity is known to increase the risk ... > full story -
'Dragon's Blood' Quenches Stomach Ulcer Bacteria
November 12, 2007 — "Dragon's blood" may sound like an exotic ingredient in a witch's brew or magic potion. But researchers in China are reporting that the material -- which is actually a bright red plant sap used for ... > full story -
Molecules With Interesting Anti-Clotting Properties Discovered
November 8, 2007 — Researchers have discovered a new mechanism to inhibit key enzymes that play a major role in clotting disorders, which could lead to novel therapies to treat clots in the lungs and those localized ... > full story -
Diesel Exhaust Associated With Higher Heart Attack, Stroke Risk In Men
November 6, 2007 — Increased roadway pollution produced by diesel fuel in vehicles is leading to a cascade of conditions that could result in heart attack or stroke, researchers suggest. They found that diesel exhaust ... > full story -
Guidelines For Treating, Preventing Blood Clots In Cancer Patients
October 29, 2007 — Oncologists have put together a set of guidelines for the prevention and treatment of dangerous blood clots that threaten cancer patients. It is estimated that venous thromboembolism affects four to ... > full story -
Antifibrinolytic Drugs Reduce Blood Loss During Cardiac Surgery, Study Suggests
October 16, 2007 — The amount of blood loss that occurs during major complex surgery is limited by the body's ability to form blood clots. Drugs that slow down the rate at which these blood clots are dissolved, called ... > full story -
Kidney Disease Treatment May Harm Patients, Study Finds
October 12, 2007 — Central venous catheters are commonly used to provide permanent hemodialysis for patients with serious kidney disease. One technique, inserting a catheter through large vessels, has been commonly ... > full story -
New Thoracic Imaging Approach Can Pinpoint Underlying Venous Problems
October 8, 2007 — Radiologists have developed a new technique for capturing images of chest veins that eases diagnosis of venous diseases. Multi-detector computed tomography (CT) scanners are traditionally used to ... > full story -
Risk Of Venuous Thrombosis In Long-Haul Flights
September 26, 2007 — Scientists provide the first absolute estimate of risk of venous thrombosis after air travel. Venous thrombosis has been linked to air travel since 1951 but despite a number of previous studies the ... > full story
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