Study Questions Value of Test for Peripheral Artery Disease
2010-03-02
Ankle-brachial index, and resulting aspirin therapy, may not be needed for healthier patientsContinue Reading
For Some on Dialysis, Anemia Drugs Pose Risks
2010-03-02
But experts say not using them would lower people’s quality of lifeContinue Reading
Current Blood Thinners Face Tough Competition
2010-02-26
Studies provide more evidence that newcomers hold mettle against warfarin, aspirinContinue Reading
Two Sepsis Treatments Look Equally Effective
2010-02-23
Study attempts to settle ongoing debateContinue Reading
Tests to Measure Safety of Anti-Clotting Drugs of Limited Value
2010-02-23
Can’t predict which patients are at risk for excessive bleeding during surgery, study findsContinue Reading
Hospital-Acquired Sepsis, Pneumonia a 'Growing Menace'
2010-02-23
With nearly 50,000 killed a year, better infection control is needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Low-Dose Platelet Transfusions Deemed Safe
2010-02-17
Study finds no bleeding risk in practice that could stretch limited suppliesContinue Reading
Bilberry Seems to Act Against Blood Sugar
2010-02-17
Researchers who did tests in mice suggest need for human trialsContinue Reading
FDA Tightens Controls on Anemia Drugs
2010-02-16
Procrit, similar medicines have been tied to strokes, tumor progression in cancer patients, agency saysContinue Reading
Inflammatory Bowel Ups Risk for Blood Clots
2010-02-09
Doctors should consider preventive measures, study suggestsContinue Reading
Analysis Examines Ultrasound Use for Blood Clots
2010-02-02
Review suggested one scan is usually enough, but editorial begs to differContinue Reading
Aging of Blood Stem Cells May Be Reversible
2010-01-27
Older mice ‘rejuvenated’ when treated with blood factors from younger mice, researchers foundContinue Reading
Intensive Insulin Therapy Won't Boost Septic Shock Survival
2010-01-26
Outcome similar to conventional insulin treatment, study showsContinue Reading
Vitamin D May Lower Colon Cancer Risk
2010-01-22
The higher the level in blood tests, the less likely the disease, study findsContinue Reading