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Blood Clotting and Bowel Cancer Risk
June 6, 2011 — People whose blood clots more easily than normal are more often affected by cancer. Scientists have discovered that a number of variants of clotting factor genes have an influence on bowel cancer ... > full story -
Risk of Blood Clots in Veins: Hereditary Factors Studied in Swedish Study
May 30, 2011 — Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common type of cardiovascular disease after coronary heart disease and stroke. Researchers recently mapped the significance of hereditary factors for ... > full story -
Omega-3 May Cut Risk of Artery Disease, Heart Attacks for Patients With Stents
May 26, 2011 — New evidence indicates omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon and other foods may work with two blood-thinners to reduce the risk of heart attack in stent patients. Patients who received omega-3 fatty ... > full story -
Position Statement About the Post-Reproductive Health of Women Published
May 17, 2011 — A position statement on managing menopausal women with a personal or family history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been published. The statement includes summary recommendations as a quick aid ... > full story -
'Clot-Busters' No More Effective Than Traditional Therapy in Treating Lung Blood Clots, Study Finds
May 16, 2011 — Although so-called clot-busting drugs are commonly used in the treatment of some patients with blood clots in the lungs, a new study conducted by researchers in Spain and the US indicates the agents ... > full story -
Study Says Eliminate Pelvic Imaging to Reduce Radiation for the Detection of Venous Thromboembolism
May 3, 2011 — A recent study shows that pelvic imaging using computed tomography examinations are not necessary for diagnosing patients with venous thromboembolism and eliminating this exam can significantly ... > full story -
Being Tall, Obese May Significantly Increase Risk of Blood Clots in Deep Veins
April 28, 2011 — The combination of being tall and obese, particularly in men, may substantially raise the risk of developing potentially dangerous blood clots in veins deep in the body. If you're tall, you can ... > full story -
Nanoscience May Hold Key to Surgical Recovery
April 26, 2011 — New nano-systems developed in the UK may eventually help patients recover from surgery without the danger of allergic reactions to ... > full story -
DVT Awareness Month: Interventional Radiologists Take Lead on Reducing Disability from Dangerous Blood Clots
March 28, 2011 — Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT: it's more than just a one-time complication from taking a long plane ride. The Society of Interventional Radiology wants individuals to know the risk factors for this ... > full story -
New Statement Offers Advice on Treating Dangerous, Deep Blood Clots
March 21, 2011 — More than 250,000 Americans are hospitalized yearly because of blood clots that form in veins deep inside the body. A new American Heart Association statement gives doctors guidance on diagnosing and ... > full story
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