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New Stroke Gene Discovery Could Lead to Tailored Treatments
February 1, 2013 Scientists have identified a new genetic variant associated with stroke. By exploring the genetic variants linked with blood clotting -- a process that can lead to a stroke -- scientists have ... > full story -
Blood Clots and Artery Blockage More Likely During IVF Pregnancies, Study Suggests
January 15, 2013 In vitro fertilization is associated with an increased risk of pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) and venous thromboembolism (blood clots) during the first trimester of ... > full story -
Migraine With Aura May Lead to Heart Attack, Blood Clots for Women
January 15, 2013 Women who have migraines with aura, which are often visual disturbances such as flashing lights, may be more likely to have problems with their heart and blood vessels, and those on newer ... > full story -
Ultrasonic Testing With Doppler Imaging Can Rule out Blood Clots in Pregnant Women, Study Suggests
January 14, 2013 The use of serial compression ultrasonographic testing together with Doppler imaging appears to be a reliable method of ruling out blood clots in the legs of pregnant women, according to a new ... > full story -
Young Scientist Helps Identify Cause of Widespread Eye Disease
December 21, 2012 Branch retinal vein occlusion -- blockage of the blood vessels that channel blood from the retina -- is a common eye disease. A type of blood clot in the eye, the disease causes reduced vision, and ... > full story -
Asthmatics at Increased Risk of Pulmonary Embolism
December 19, 2012 People with asthma have an increased risk of pulmonary embolism, according to new ... > full story -
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Studies Challenge Standards to Improve Treatment Outcomes for Patients With Clotting Disorders
December 8, 2012 New studies examined current treatment standards for patients with clotting disorders in an effort to improve outcomes. The studies evaluate long-held treatment standards and whether modifications in ... > full story -
Risk of Blood Clots Two-Fold for Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Taking Combined Oral Contraceptives, Study Finds
December 3, 2012 Women with polycystic ovary syndrome who are taking combined oral contraceptives have a two-fold risk of blood clots compared with women without the disorder who take contraceptives, according to a ... > full story -
Ruling out Deep Vein Thrombosis at the Primary Care Level
November 27, 2012 Algorithms improve certainty in ruling out deep and pelvic vein thrombosis at the primary level of patient care, according to a new ... > full story -
Reasons for Severe Bleeding in Hemophilia Revealed
November 20, 2012 New insights into what causes uncontrollable bleeding in hemophilia patients have been provided. By revealing that blood clots spread in traveling waves through vessels, the study offers new ... > full story
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