Central Catheters May Raise Risk of Blood Clots After Surgery
2011-08-16
Researchers urge improved efforts to prevent deep vein thrombosisContinue Reading
Health Tip: Prevent Bleeding While Taking a Blood Thinner
2011-08-11
Suggestions to protect yourselfContinue Reading
Regular Exercise Helps Keep Leg Arteries Clear
2011-08-09
Those who are active throughout their life at lower risk for peripheral arterial disease: studyContinue Reading
Many Heart Patients Anemic After Too Many Blood Tests in Hospital
2011-08-08
Researchers warn this could translate into worse outcomesContinue Reading
Life-Threatening Leg Clots Run in Families, Study Shows
2011-08-08
Risk can be 50 times higher if two or more siblings have venous thromboembolism, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Neurology Residents Using Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke
2011-08-04
Up to 94% say they are comfortable using the drug tPA, compared to 73% in 2000, study findsContinue Reading
U.S. 'Stroke Belt' May Also Be 'Sepsis Belt'
2011-08-04
Highest rates of the bacterial blood infection occur in Southeast states, where strokes most common, researcher saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Should I Check My Blood Sugar?
2011-07-22
The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestionsContinue Reading
Blood Stored Too Long May Threaten Patient Safety
2011-07-21
Better storage methods might prevent dangerous breakdown of red blood cells, researchers sayContinue Reading
ITP – What is it?
2011-07-21
Important things you need to know about this autoimmune blood disorder.Continue Reading
Too Much Sitting May Double Women's Risk of Blood Clots
2011-07-05
Researchers report link between life-threatening pulmonary embolism and inactive lifestyleContinue Reading
New Blood Thinner Beats Plavix When Paired With Low-Dose Aspirin
2011-06-27
But dose of aspirin was key to experimental drug Brilinta’s success, study foundContinue Reading
FDA Urges Reduced Doses for Anemia Drugs
2011-06-25
Can increase risk of cardiovascular problems in patients with kidney disease, agency saysContinue Reading
Study May Dispel Worries About High Levels of Folic Acid
2011-06-10
Even if vitamin B12 levels are low, expert says, folate won’t exacerbate problemsContinue Reading