The ABCs on Caesarean sections Nov 12, 2009
The surgery carries with it the risk of infection, blood loss, and blood clots, as well as other potentially fatal complications. While we've all heard that type A moms and profit-seeking doctors are fueling this trend, the truth is far more complex. (CNN)
Drugs To Treat Anemia In Cancer Patients Linked To Thromboembolism Nov 12, 2009
26, 2008) Blood transfusions used to treat anemia in patients with cancer are associated with an increased risk of life-threatening blood clots, at a similar rate as other treatments for cancer-induced anemia ... 21, 2009) Few trauma patients who develop potentially deadly blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) also have clots in the deep veins of their pelvis and legs (deep venous thrombosis), challenging. (Science Daily)
Dangers of Vitamin and Mineral Over... Nov 8, 2009
However, consistently taking doses of vitamin C over 3 grams each day can lead to kidney stones, urinary tract irritation, nausea, diarrhea and blood clots. The average adult age 19 and over should have 75 to 90 mg per day of vitamin C through diet or supplement form. (Suite101.com)
Blood test identifies women at risk from Alzheimer's Nov 7, 2009
It is known that high levels of homocysteine can damage the blood vessels and increase the risk of blood clots. Previous longitudinal studies linking homocysteine and dementia had 8 years of follow-up at most. (EurekAlert!)
Statins May Prevent Blood Clots In Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Nov 6, 2009
5, 2009) Statins may provide potentially life-saving benefits for patients with cardiovascular disease by helping reduce the incidence of blood clots ... 9, 2008) Combining short periods of leg compression with medications such as heparin is more effective at preventing blood clots in high-risk patients than using either preventative measure alone ... 30, 2008) The use of ultrasound waves for deep vein thrombosis may help dissolve blood clots in less time than using clot-busting drugs alone,... (Science Daily)
Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients Nov 5, 2009
In another study to be released at the meeting, researchers report that statins may help prevent blood clots in people with cardiovascular disease. Previous research has linked atherosclerosis, a condition in which fatty material builds up along artery walls, and venous thrombosis (VTE). (MEDLINEplus)
Recalls: cookies, dietary supplements Nov 5, 2009
It is being recalled because it might cause obstruction of blood vessels or blood clots. It could also induce anaphylactic reactions and local irritation at the injection site and present other risks. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Chemo-radiation before prostate removal may prevent cancer recurrence Nov 5, 2009
Specifically there were no rectal or ureteral injuries or blood clots in the legs. Examination of the tumor tissue after surgery showed the cancer margins, evidence of complete removal of all of the cancer, to be clean in 75 percent of patients, which is higher than was expected. (EurekAlert!)
New Step Forward For Stroke Patients Nov 4, 2009
5 hours after a stroke if a drug that dissolves blood clots in the brain is administered, according to new research. Thus far, three hours had been considered the. (Science Daily)
Easy ways to keep your heart fit Nov 2, 2009
This accelerates the formation of blood clots which causes a heart attack. CHECK FOR DIABETES If you are diabetic, then you are three times more likely to suffer from a coronary heart disease. (India Times, India)
Fish Oil May Protect Against Stroke From Ruptured Carotid Artery Plaques Nov 2, 2009
12, 2005) A UC Irvine Stroke Center study reveals how plaque in the main neck artery plays a critical role in creating blood clots that greatly increase the risk of. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Police these pills and powders Nov 2, 2009
THE US Food and Drug administration is virtually powerless in regulating the $25 billion dietary supplements industry, even though many of its products contain illegal synthetic steroids that can damage livers or kidneys and cause strokes or lung blood clots. Yet the unregulated supplements are hugely popular among young people in the Boston area who are intent on bulking up and improving their athletic performance. (Boston Globe)
105 Foods You Should Eat Every Day - Part II» Oct 31, 2009
Also, eating kiwifruit once a day can lower the risk of blood clots in the body, preventing heart attacks and strokes. In fact, kiwis can replace the daily aspirin people with heart problems are required to take, because they prevent clotting in the vessels that supply the brain and heart with blood. (Fox News)
Knocking Nanoparticles Off The Socks Oct 30, 2009
(June 2, 2009) Scientists are reporting discovery of a potential new alternative to aspirin, ReoPro, and other anti-platelet agents used widely to prevent blood clots in coronary artery disease, heart attack and. (May 15, 2007) Realize it or not, it's a nano world. (Science Daily)
Testicular Cancer Survivors Face Other Ills Oct 30, 2009
"Gastrointestinal side effects are common during both chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and chemotherapy carries added risks like infections and blood clots. Long-term problems include secondary cancers, heart problems, and conditions related to lower hormone levels.". The researchers reviewed 40 studies published between 1990 and 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Q&A: When changes come, your body knows it Oct 30, 2009
Studies now show that the hormones are not fountains of youth and health, as once believed, and they can raise risks of breast cancer, heart attacks, strokes and blood clots in women well past menopause. How long women can safely use them remains a matter of debate. (USA Today -- News)
Green Tea Extract: Perfect for a Ho... Oct 30, 2009
In addition, green tea extract has been known for preventing the formation of abnormal blood clots, which is the main cause for heart attacks. With this said, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States, with over 864,480 deaths in 2005, according to the American Cancer Society website. (Suite101.com)
'Pear and apple' shape a DVT risk Oct 29, 2009
Women who carry excess weight on the hips and thighs, and apple-shaped men who carry it on the waist, risk dangerous blood clots, say experts. Being overweight per se is risky, but where the fat accumulates is also critical, say the Danish scientists. (BBC News -- Health)
Stanford study recommends change in treating pulmonary embolisms Oct 28, 2009
He was asked to attend to a 62-year-old woman who had collapsed at home and was rushed to the emergency room with massive blood clots in her lungs ... What happened that night would set Kuo on a three-year mission to design and implement studies to reveal the safety and effectiveness of a new treatment called catheter-directed therapy or catheter-directed thrombolysis for massive blood clots in the lungs ... The results of the Stanford study, a meta-analysis of scientific data from around the... (EurekAlert!)
Ex-con accused of shooting Jags player on trial Oct 28, 2009
Collier was left paralyzed from the waist down and his lower left leg was amputated because of blood clots. 2009-10-27 16:51:45 GMT. (FindLaw News)
Birth control pills up stroke risk Oct 28, 2009
Birth control pills up stroke risk - Health - Health & Fitness - Life - The Times of India. Birth control pills up stroke risk. (India Times, India)
Location Of Body Fat Affects Risk Of Blood Clots In Men, Women Oct 28, 2009
28, 2009) The risk of life-threatening blood clots increases with obesity, but may also depend on the location of excess body fat and gender ... The results challenge research that has suggested increased hip circumference is protective against blood clots ... The location of extra pounds appears to affect the risk of blood clots in middle-aged people, but affects men and women differently, researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. (Science Daily)
Smoking Gun: Just One Cigarette Has Harmful Effect On Arteries Of Young Healthy Adults Oct 28, 2009
Smoking contributes to the build up of plaque in the arteries, increases the risk of blood clots, reduces the oxygen in the blood, increases blood pressure, and makes the heart work harder. Smoking also nearly doubles the risk of ischemic stroke. (Science Daily)
Fears over high US maternity death rates Oct 27, 2009
Jim Scythes' wife, Valerie, died from blood clots shortly after giving birth, leaving him to raise his two-year-old daughter Isabella on his own. Laura Trevelyan reports. (BBC News -- Americas)
H1N1: 'pushing hospitals to their limit' Oct 27, 2009
That's because, in some cases, H1N1 flu wreaks havoc within the lungs, causing blood clots and bleeding. "It's impressive even to me, the damage done to these lungs," says Jeffrey Jentzen, director of autopsy and forensic services at the University of Michigan, who has performed postmortems on several H1N1 patients. (USA Today)
Woman's chest pain needs diagnosis Oct 27, 2009
Asthma, inflammation of a nerve or tendon, muscle sprain or strain, pneumonia, blood clots, acid reflux and much more may be at the root of the problem. I urge you to undergo the treadmill stress test, since this will likely bring on your symptoms in a controlled environment. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Man accused of shooting Jags player goes on trial Oct 27, 2009
Collier was left paralyzed from the waist down and his lower left leg was amputated because of blood clots. Hartsfield has denied any involvement in the incident. (FindLaw News)
Where You Put on Pounds May Influence Clot Risk Oct 27, 2009
The location of excess body fat appears to affect the risk of dangerous blood clots in veins, although that location differs in men and women, a new Danish study indicates ... It's possible that obesity increases the likelihood of developing blood clots, and it also might have a negative effect on the endothelium, the delicate lining of blood vessels, Steffen said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Increased stroke risk from birth control pills Oct 27, 2009
But two possible mechanisms are the increased risks of blood clots and high blood pressure associated with oral contraceptives, authors wrote. . (EurekAlert!)
Mothers at risk Oct 27, 2009
His wife, Valerie, died from blood clots shortly after giving birth to Isabella by Caesarean section. Jim still cannot believe that Valerie died after giving birth, here in America. (BBC News -- Americas)
What is in Chocolate? Oct 24, 2009
They decrease cholesterol buildup in blood vessels and reduce the risk of blood clots. Immune responses that contribute to clogged arteries are also lowered with flavonoids. (Suite101.com)
Illegal Steroids Still for Sale Oct 23, 2009
But yet they are still perscribed at high rates even though people are hallucinating, committing suicide, blood clots, stroke, heart attacks. and the list goes on. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Blood Clots In Lungs Might Not Always Originate In Deep Veins Of Legs And Pelvis In Trauma Patients Oct 22, 2009
21, 2009) Few trauma patients who develop potentially deadly blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) also have clots in the deep veins of their pelvis and legs (deep venous thrombosis), challenging commonly held beliefs about the association between the two conditions, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... 13, 2009) Scientists have found a better way to prevent deadly blood clots after joint replacement surgery -- a major... (Science Daily)
Leg Clots May Not Travel to Lungs Oct 22, 2009
TUESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- New research raises doubts about the long-held medical dogma that dangerous blood clots in the lungs, known as pulmonary emboli, originate from clots in the deep veins of the legs or other parts of the lower body, which then break up and travel up through the body. A study appearing in the October issue of the Archives of Surgery found that 85 percent of trauma patients with pulmonary emboli showed no sign of deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots in the lower... (MEDLINEplus)
Despite Detroit deaths, runner fatalities are rare Oct 21, 2009
If they rupture it can result in blood clots and , says Roberts. "If someone is habitually active, they are at less risk, but [the rupture] is still going to happen," says Roberts. (CNN)
Another test of willpower Oct 21, 2009
Thousands of lawsuits have been brought against the makers of Ortho Evra, Johnson & Johnson, by women who used it and suffered heart attacks, strokes, or blood clots ... showing that the patch delivers far more estrogen than birth control pills, and that higher estrogen levels can double a woman s risk for blood clots like the one that killed Adrianna. (Boston Globe)
Trial to begin for soldier accused in child death Oct 21, 2009
She also had nine tumor-like blood clots in her brain, according to an autopsy. Dawkins, who was an Army staff sergeant when he was arrested, has pleaded not guilty. (KHOU.com, TX)
Complications Are Not Best Predictor Of Hospital Mortality, Study Finds Oct 20, 2009
Low mortality hospitals have medical teams with the ability to rescue patients by recognizing and heading off potentially catastrophic complications such as deep wound infections, pneumonia, kidney failure, blood clots, and strokes. In spite of similar patterns of complications, patients at high mortality hospitals are nearly twice as likely to die after developing a serious post-surgical complication, according to the study. (Science Daily)
Dementia As A Terminal Illness: Understanding Clinical Course Of Disease Leads To Better End-of-life Care Oct 20, 2009
28, 2006) Spontaneous blood clots or debris from arterial disease in the brain (known as cerebral emboli) may hold the key to preventing or treating dementia, say researchers from the University of Manchester. (June 22, 2009) A new study shows that the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans may improve the accuracy of dementia diagnoses early in disease onset for more than one out of four. (Science Daily)
2Study: H1N1 Flu Causes 'Unusual' Damage to Lungs» Oct 18, 2009
The new pandemic H1N1 flu may cause blood clots and other unusual damage in the lungs and doctors need to be on the lookout, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday ... Five of the ICU patients had the blood clots in the lungs, Agarwal reported. (Fox News)
Blood Thinner May Cause Problems After an Injury Oct 17, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Warfarin, a common blood thinner used for preventing heart attacks and blood clots may also cause problems for individuals who suffer some form of trauma, particularly the elderly. In a study, researchers found that trauma patients who were taking warfarin at the time of their injury were at increased risk of dying compared with trauma patients not on the anti-clotting drug. (MEDLINEplus)
University Medical Center’s Sarver Heart Center Director of Development Clint McCall, (from left) Dr. Peter Ott and Sarver’s Director of Communication and Public Education Daniel Stolte. McCall and Stolte help set up the lectures. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Oct 17, 2009
As an anticoagulant or blood thinner it helps reduce formation of blood clots and can help maintain a regular rhythm ... Of 500,000 strokes a year in the U.S. about 120,000 are due to AF. Seventy percent (of the 120,000) end up with severe nerve complications because blood clots travel to the brain, Ott said. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Super sticky barnacle glue cures like blood clots Oct 16, 2009
The two samples were virtually indistinguishable and Dickinson could clearly see tangled webs of fibres in his glue drops, similar to the tangled fibres in blood clots. But this evidence was still far from proving that barnacle glue cures by the same process as blood clots ... Knowing that blood clots are formed when enzymes, known as trypsin-like serine proteases, trigger a cascade of events that culminates in the formation of the long fibres found in blood clots, Dickinson and Rittschoff began... (EurekAlert!)
Treatment Not Testicular Cancer Poses Greatest Risk To Survivors' Long-term Health Oct 16, 2009
"Gastrointestinal side-effects are common during both chemotherapy and radiotherapy and chemotherapy carries added risks like infections and blood clots. Long-term problems include secondary cancers, heart problems, and conditions related to lower hormone levels. "We believe that the best way to reduce the short and long-term health of survivors is to reduce the risk, by smoking cessation, physical activity and weight reduction, and to provide adequate follow-up for patients who could develop... (Science Daily)
Smoking bans protect nonsmokers' hearts, report says Oct 16, 2009
Both actively smoking and breathing others' smoke can damage blood vessels and increase heart attack-causing blood clots. How much do bans help. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Seniors make work fun for Hinnah Oct 16, 2009
But when blood clots developed, Hinnah spent 16 days in the hospital and was unable to work for two months. "I almost lost my arm. But it all worked out. I just returned to work and I really enjoy talking to all of the people here. Many of them visited me in the hospital," Hinnah says. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Severe Swine Flu Could Lead to Blood Clots in Lungs: Study Oct 15, 2009
People who are severely ill with the H1N1 swine flu run the risk of blood clots in the lungs, University of Michigan researchers say. And because standard chest X-rays may not be able to spot the potentially fatal condition, more sophisticated CT scans may be needed to identify the risk, the researchers said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Family will reunite with man in a coma thanks to mystery donor (2645) Oct 15, 2009
O Neal has since had two blood clots pass through his heart, his lungs have collapsed and he has suffered brain damage, the result of ongoing illness. Berardi and the kids stayed in her truck in Denver for a while but she has recently found a couple on the Internet who live five blocks from the hospital. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Image-guided Treatment For Deep Venous Thrombosis Could Improve Patients' Long-term Outcomes Oct 14, 2009
30, 2008) A novel treatment for blood clots in the legs appears to be safe and effective, according to a pilot study ... 30, 2008) The use of ultrasound waves for deep vein thrombosis may help dissolve blood clots in less time than using clot-busting drugs alone, according to. (Science Daily)
Austrian ski star Hermann Maier retires at 36 Oct 14, 2009
Two blood clots led to paralysis in his legs. He was sidelined for almost two years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Investigation Of Contaminated Heparin Syringes Highlights Medication Safety Issues Oct 14, 2009
27, 2008) The blood-thinning drug heparin is highly effective when used to prevent and treat blood clots in veins, arteries and lungs, but earlier this year its reputation as a lifesaver was sullied when. (Nov. (Science Daily)
H1N1 Report May Foreshadow Grim Flu Season Oct 13, 2009
Such patients are often put on a respirator to assist with breathing and is watch closely for problems such as abnormal heart beat, infections, blood clots, and high or low blood pressure. You decide, we should know all the facts before deciding however seems bias towards getting the shot. (CBS News)
J&J wheels and deals, awaits new product approvals Oct 10, 2009
Other products include Xarelto, a pill to prevent blood clots, and the antibiotic ceftobiprole, for complicated skin infections like MRSA. Xarelto got a favorable review from FDA advisers in March. The FDA has twice delayed approval of ceftobiprole, saying the company did not properly monitor two human tests of the drug. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Trial Shows Heart Attack Education Makes Little Difference Oct 9, 2009
Response times in the education group were shorter in the first six months after the education session, and people in the education group were more likely to take aspirin, which helps prevent artery-blocking blood clots, when they felt chest pain or had other heart attack symptoms. But the trial's disappointing results might have been influenced by another possible mistake, which was downplaying the dangers of a delayed response during the education phase of the trial, said study leader Kathleen... (MEDLINEplus)
Askwig Sidelined by Heart Condition Oct 9, 2009
It is a serious condition as platelets lead to the formation of blood clots. Without platelets an individual can literally bleed to death both internally and external, a major risk in a high-contact sport such as soccer. (Isubengals.com)
IMS sees brighter outlook for global drug sales Oct 8, 2009
While several new drugs with potential to exceed 1 billion each in annual revenue are likely to enter the market to treat conditions such as osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, diabetes and blood clots, they are not expected to generate the magnitude of sales as those going off patent, IMS said. Aitken said a real breakthrough drug could still generate many billions of dollars. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Early-stage biomedical company lands VC funding Oct 8, 2009
The filter s main function is to trap blood clots before they reach the lung, thereby preventing a potentially life-threatening pulmonary embolism from occurring in patients being treated in the ICU, Castella says. Targeted Technology Fund I, which invested a total of $500,000 in BiO2 Medical, is a San Antonio-based venture capital fund formed to capitalize on growth opportunities in the biomedical sector in Texas, Alabama, Colorado and Georgia. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Growth in US, local market to pep up DRL Oct 3, 2009
Besides Sumatriptan, Omeprazole a drug used to treat acidity-linked inflammation and ulcers, and Fondaparinux a medicine that prevents blood clots are expected to be key upcoming-generic drug opportunities for the company. The company, which recently recalled four products from the US market, is yet to face any regulatory action on the part of the US FDA.. (India Times)
Surgical Deaths Linked to Handling of Complications Oct 2, 2009
Complications can be related to the surgery itself, including bleeding, infections and leakages, Dimick said, and they can be related to medical problems that the person having surgery might have, such as a heart attack, blood clots in the leg, kidney failure or stroke. In hospitals with low mortality rates, 12. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA questions safety of Glaxo kidney cancer drug Oct 2, 2009
Along with liver risks, FDA scientists also noted side effects common to other cancer drugs, including hypertension, internal bleeding and blood clots. The FDA will ask a panel of experts Monday whether pazopanib should be approved, though the negative tone of the agency's review suggests Glaxo faces an uphill battle. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Can Severe Stress Cause Stroke? Oct 2, 2009
Can Severe Stress Cause Stroke. Can Severe Stress Cause Stroke. (Science Daily)
Prolonged stress may lead to stroke Oct 2, 2009
The study found that there is a link to stress in those cases where the stroke is caused by atherosclerosis or to blood clots that have developed locally in the smaller vessels of the brain. The link was also found for those patients in whom it had not been possible to establish the cause of the stroke despite an extensive evaluation. (India Times, India)
Heparin Can Cause Skin Lesions Oct 1, 2009
30, 2009) Heparin, a commonly used anticoagulant, can cause skin lesions, reports a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Skin lesions caused by heparin may indicate the presence of a life-threatening decrease in the number of platelets, a condition called "heparin-induced thrombocytopenia" or a, in most cases self-limiting, allergic skin reaction. (Science Daily)
Heart Drug Trial 'Glowing Success' Sep 30, 2009
The randomized evaluation of long-term anticoagulant therapy trial compared the efficacy and safety of doses of dabigatran etexilate, the trial blood thinner, to Coumadin for the prevention of stroke and blood clots for patients with atrial fibrillation. According to Dr. Pat Simpson, a cardiologist at the Pinehurst Medical Clinic, the trial's study has found that 25 percent of patients within the participant pool were out of range for their Coumadin dosage at a given time because of the required... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Gammaglobulin Treatment For Alzheimer's Disease To Be Tested Sep 25, 2009
28, 2006) Spontaneous blood clots or debris from arterial disease in the brain (known as cerebral emboli) may hold the key to preventing or treating dementia, say researchers from the University of Manchester. (July 17, 2006) A drug for type 2 diabetes shows promise in safety tests for treating Alzheimer's Disease as well without serious side. (Science Daily)
