New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome
2012-02-06
Study reveals quick way to identify those who will respond well to clot-buster alteplaseContinue Reading
Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
2012-02-03
Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study foundContinue Reading
Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?
2012-02-03
Small study suggests ‘biomarker’ levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research neededContinue Reading
New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
2012-02-02
People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patientsContinue Reading
Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke
2012-02-02
Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year laterContinue Reading
Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
2012-02-02
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorderContinue Reading
Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
2012-02-01
It’s not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeatContinue Reading
Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed: Study
2012-01-19
Fibrous tissue disorder raises risks for high blood pressure, stroke and aneurysmContinue Reading
Repeat Scans Urged for Head Injury When Blood Thinners Involved
2012-01-19
Italian study confirms recommendation for 2 CT scans 24 hours apart to detect bleeding in brainContinue Reading
Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital
2012-01-17
Knee surgery associated with twice the risk compared to hip procedure, evidence review foundContinue Reading
Experimental Blood Thinner Given Before Surgery Shows Benefit
2012-01-17
Cangrelor has potential to reduce clot risk with low bleeding problems in heart patients, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: What Affects Blood Glucose?
2012-01-16
Factors that can cause blood sugar to rise or fallContinue Reading
Adding Lovenox Didn't Reduce Blood Clot Death Risk in Study
2011-12-28
Blood thinner along with compression stockings didn’t lower risk in acutely ill patientsContinue Reading
Doubt Cast on Use of Genetic Test Before Plavix
2011-12-28
Research review suggests test won’t help docs determine who would benefit from heart drugContinue Reading