MeSH tree: D03.633.100.150.446
Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant, commonly known as blood thinner, that is prescribed to help treat the formation of dangerous blood clots that can lead to stroke or heart attacks. Even with newer medications on the market, ...
Despite advances in the field of organ transplantation, long-term organ rejection that can become apparent a decade or more after a heart or lung transplant remains a common problem for patients. This chronic organ failure ...
Feb 25, 2026
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From festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, these red berries are often described as a superfood with several potential health ...
Dec 16, 2025
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We've all seen them: 30-second television ads from attorneys, targeting those who've had a negative side effect after using a pharmaceutical product: "If you or a loved one suffered serious medical complications … you may ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Blood thinners are often prescribed to prevent life-threatening clots. One type, called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), is used to treat a variety of conditions that affect blood vessels, the heart and lungs. But like ...
Oct 8, 2025
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There may be a major change in national drug policy coming soon.
Aug 27, 2025
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There are about 70 million baby boomers in the United States, many now over the age of 65. As people age, rates of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases rise, leading to more use of blood thinners such as warfarin. ...
Jul 29, 2025
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At three months of follow-up, patients hospitalized for a serious heart attack who were treated with the oral blood thinner rivaroxaban for a blood clot in the left ventricle did as well as similar patients who received standard ...
Mar 31, 2025
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For patients with atrial fibrillation, the risk of stroke or heart attack from stopping anticoagulants usually outweighs the risk of bleeding, according to new findings from the University of Bath.
Feb 18, 2025
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Edoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patients after heart valve replacement surgery, according to preliminary late-breaking science ...
Nov 18, 2024
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