Cancer Outpatients at Greater Risk for Blood Clots
2011-12-13
In large study, only one-quarter of patients developed clots in hospitalContinue Reading
FDA Panel Cites Clot Risk From Contraceptive Patch
2011-12-12
Advisory group recommends Ortho Evra remain available, but with warning on labelContinue Reading
Adult Sickle Cell Drug May Benefit Kids, Too
2011-12-12
It was well-tolerated by children younger than 4, study findsContinue Reading
Gene Therapy a Boon for 6 Hemophilia Patients
2011-12-12
Severity of the bleeding condition was reduced for men with type B disorder, study findsContinue Reading
Low-Dose Aspirin After Lung Clot Could Prevent Recurrence
2011-12-12
Study shows benefit for patients who’ve already finished with stronger blood thinnersContinue Reading
FDA Panels to Weigh Safety of Newer Forms of the 'Pill'
2011-12-07
They will consider new warning labels about increased risk of blood clots linked to contraceptivesContinue Reading
Sickle Cell Disease Tied to 'Silent Strokes' in Children
2011-12-02
Anemia and high blood pressure together or alone increased the risk in study of young patientsContinue Reading
FDA Moves to Speed Development of Artificial Pancreas Systems
2011-12-01
Agency suggests more flexible requirements for clinical trials leading to approvalContinue Reading
Self-Monitoring of Blood Thinner May Halve Clot Risk
2011-12-01
But newer drugs may replace warfarin and the need for frequent blood tests, experts sayContinue Reading
More Aggressive Chemo May Help Younger Lymphoma Patients: Study
2011-11-25
High-dose combination therapy boosts disease-free survival but raises side-effect riskContinue Reading
Newer Blood Thinner May Pose Danger to Trauma Patients
2011-11-23
Pradaxa has caused severe bleeding problems that can’t be reversed, trauma surgeon saysContinue Reading
Blood Type May Be Associated With Stroke Risk: Study
2011-11-16
Researchers say type AB raised chance of attack by 26%, but there’s no proof of cause-and-effectContinue Reading
Jakafi Approved for Rare Bone-Marrow Disease
2011-11-16
First drug in U.S. sanctioned for myelofibrosisContinue Reading