Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When to treat varicose veins
(HealthDay)—About half of the population will one day have a vein problem.
Jan 17, 2019
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News tagged with veins
Ophthalmology
Protective effects of ADM-RAMP2 system make it a new therapeutic target for retinal vein occlusion
A clot in the retinal vein can lead to severe and irreversible loss of vision. In a report in the American Journal of Pathology investigators utilize a newly developed model of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in mice ...
Jan 15, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers say oral apixaban safe and effective for treating blood clots in cancer patients
Mayo Clinic researchers have found that an oral drug, apixaban, used to treat blood clots in patients undergoing cancer therapy, is safe and effective. The drug was associated with fewer major bleeding events and fewer recurrent ...
Dec 3, 2018
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Medications
Six surprising drug interactions you should know about
As the UK population grows older, more and more people are using a combination of drugs to treat multiple conditions. This can lead to interactions and side effects that we all need to be aware of.
Nov 15, 2018
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Cardiology
Residual vein obstruction down with compression after DVT
(HealthDay)—The likelihood of residual vein obstruction (RVO) is reduced with immediate compression after diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in Blood.
Oct 4, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Comparable risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism between patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism, cancer
Patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) carry a high risk of recurrence. Accordingly, a 16-year Danish prospective cohort study of nearly 74,000 patients with incident VTE concluded that the risk of recurrence is substantial. ...
Sep 25, 2018
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Genetics
Height may be risk factor for varicose veins, study finds
The taller you are, the more likely you are to develop varicose veins, according to a study led by Stanford University School of Medicine researchers that examined the genes of more than 400,000 people in search of clues ...
Sep 24, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnant pause for thought
Pregnancy by all accounts can be an uncomfortable business with its ups and downs and periodic problems. Indian researchers list morning sickness, backache, bladder and bowel problems, changes in skin and hair, cramps, swelling, ...
Jul 20, 2018
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Health
Do neckties actually reduce blood supply to the brain?
News reports about a study from Germany may provide the ultimate excuse for men to dress more casually for work, finding neckties reduce blood supply to the brain.
Jul 20, 2018
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Cardiology
Temple study calls into question IVC filter effectiveness in DVT patients undergoing CDT
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common medical condition in which blood clots develop in the deep veins of the body, often in the legs, thigh or pelvis. These clots can break loose and travel to the lungs and can cause a ...
Jul 16, 2018
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