Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms an... Dec 12, 2008
Phlebitis (superficial inflammation). Secondary infection. (Suite101.com)
Many lament closing of clinic in Aliquippa Nov 30, 2008
Now retired and living within sight of the building where he still gets his diabetes blood tests done, he remembers spending two weeks there decades ago when he developed phlebitis in his leg. "They took good care of me," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Preventing DVT Oct 21, 2008
Inflammation of surface veins (superficial phlebitis) is much less serious. Smoking and Diet. (Suite101.com)
Study Doubts Knee Surgery Benefits Sep 13, 2008
In about five percent of cases patients may develop infections or phlebitis. The bottom line, drawing on this study, is that in patients whose X-rays show that arthritis alone is the cause of their pain, arthroscopic surgery "should be used very judiciously," Litchfield says. (Time.com)
Vein tubes 'fitted needlessly' Sep 7, 2008
But potential complications include problems with veins (phlebitis), drugs leaking into tissues around the site of the tube, serious infection and blood clots. Common practice. (BBC News)
Deja vu all over again Aug 23, 2008
We wouldn t want his arthritis, phlebitis, and rheumatism to flare-up again. By RW-(the original). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Workers' Comp Award in Asbestos Case Reduced to Account for Cigarette Usage Aug 14, 2008
In that case, the ailments consisted of phlebitis, varicose veins and diabetes. FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. (Law.com)
FDA Advisory Committee Provides Opinion of DORIBAX(TM) for the Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Jul 17, 2008
The most common adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 5%) observed in clinical trials were headache, nausea, diarrhea, rash and phlebitis. Please see the DORIBAX Full Prescribing Information by visiting Ortho-McNeil, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is committed to providing innovative, high-quality, prescription medicines and resources in the areas of bacterial infection and cardiovascular disease for healthcare providers and their patients in hospitals and other... (PR Newswire)
Study: Doribax shows shorter hospital stays in ventilator-associated pneumonia patients May 16, 2008
The most common adverse reactions (5%) observed in clinical trials were headache, nausea, diarrhea, rash and phlebitis. Js a wholly-owned subsidiary of Johnson on, the world's most broadly-based producer of health care products. (EurekAlert!)
Rare surgery at Balrampur Hospital Mar 28, 2008
Other causes include diseases like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and phlebitis. Factors that can increase CVI risk include a family history of varicose veins, obesity, pregnancy, lack of exercise, smoking, and standing or sitting for long periods of time. (Times of India)
FDA Extends Review Timeline for Additional Indication for Antibiotic DORIBAX(TM) Mar 7, 2008
The most common adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 5%) observed in clinical trials were headache, nausea, diarrhea, rash and phlebitis. For more information visit. (PR Newswire)
Finding strength in faith and family Jan 28, 2008
The resulting increased blood thickness and clotting can cause breathing difficulty, dizziness, headache, itchiness, a red coloration of the face, shortness of breath and symptoms of phlebitis the inflammation of a vein. Other symptoms include bluish skin, fatigue, red spots on the skin and vision problems. (Santa Maria Times)
B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Normal Saline Flush Syringes with Lot Numbers Ending in "SFR" Sep 15, 2007
The introduction of particulate matter into the blood stream may result in phlebitis and / or damage to vital organs such as the brain, kidneys, heart and lungs. To a less likely extent, there is a potential for the development of pulmonary embolism or silicone embolism syndrome, which could cause severe injury and / or death. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Preventing "Economy Class Syndrome" Aug 12, 2007
Such clots can cause local phlebitis (venous inflammation) with swelling, skin discoloration, pain or venous ulcers. More problematically, they can break off and travel (embolize) to the lungs, resulting in the very serious condition of pulmonary embolism. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Trusting the Doctor's InstinctFor a patient without a clear diagnosis, tests can sometimes be trumped by the physician's judgment May 3, 2007
Consider first the vascular test: All orthopedic surgeons have a great respect for phlebitis. Thrombosis (clotting) in the big veins of the legs is among the top killers of orthopedic patients. (Time.com)
Blood clots can prove deadly in patients Mar 18, 2007
Phlebitis, or inflammation of the veins in the legs, can occur. A more serious condition occurs when the clots break loose from the wall of the vein and travel up to the heart. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Chemokine Therapeutics announces preliminary results of CTCE-9908 Phase Ib/II clinical trial in late stage cancer patients Mar 12, 2007
The daily infusions at all dose levels were generally well tolerated with one subject at the 5mg/kg dose level experiencing moderate localized phlebitis that was attributed to the study drug. No serious adverse events were recorded that were attributed to the use of CTCE-9908 after 20 or more doses. (Canada Newswire)
