Study: Aspirin Might Work Instead of Warfarin for Deep Vein Clots
But heart experts say it’s not a preferred or ideal choice
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Blood Transfusions May Cut Risk of ‘Silent’ Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell
Study found children who got monthly infusions were less likely to suffer another attackContinue Reading
Could Chiropractic Manipulation of Your Neck Trigger a Stroke?
American Heart Association releases statement saying risk may be increased if artery wall is tornContinue Reading
Could a Blood Test Predict Suicide Risk?
Certain gene-based chemical changes seem to accompany suicidal behavior, study findsContinue Reading
Preemies May Have Higher Risk of Blood Clots, Even as Adults
Odds are small, but family, doctors should keep possibility in mind, researchers sayContinue Reading
Lift U.S. Ban on Blood Donations by Gay Men, Experts Say
American Red Cross, other groups also urge easing restrictions due to better blood screeningContinue Reading
Good Odds for Those Who Need Bone Marrow Donor, Study Finds
Most blood cancer patients will find an acceptable match through bone marrow registryContinue Reading
American Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood Donations
‘Emergency situation’ could arise in weeks if shortages continueContinue Reading
Study Casts Doubt on Costly Treatment for Leg Clots
Catheter-directed thrombolysis may carry higher risk of bleeding than conventional treatment, researchers sayContinue Reading
Blood Test Might Help Predict Survival With Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Study findings may also help researchers test new ALS drugs, researchers suggest
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Scientists Discover New Way to Make Human Platelets
Findings could one day help meet increasing global demand for blood transfusions, researchers sayContinue Reading
Blood Thinners May Not Be Needed for Kids’ Back Surgery
Close monitoring enough for most of these patients, study saysContinue Reading
Saliva Test Might Someday Replace Needle Prick for Diabetics
But device is still a long way from use by peopleContinue Reading