When SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, first emerged in late 2019, researchers quickly assembled to understand its effects and figure out how to stop its spread. Soon, late-night phone calls and global collaborations ...
May 4, 2023
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The use of a tiny tool to pluck life-threatening blood clots out of arteries to the lungs resulted in a high patient survival rate, especially when compared to historical treatments such as blood thinners or surgery, according ...
Apr 25, 2023
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Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially serious condition in which ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Despite evidence that starting two blood-thinning medications shortly after a minor stroke or a warning stroke (transient ischemic attack—TIA) may prevent a second—possibly more serious—clot-caused stroke within a few ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Lecanemab: It's an experimental medication that's been shown in trials to slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Jan 6, 2023
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A large-scale comparison of direct oral anticoagulants (blood thinners), commonly prescribed for irregular heartbeats, has identified the drug associated with the lowest risk of bleeding, in a new study led by UCL researchers.
Oct 31, 2022
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People at risk of heart disease are more likely to be prescribed relevant medications if they see the same GP over time (known as continuity of care) but not more likely to take their medications (known as adherence), according ...
Oct 4, 2022
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If you're an athlete prone to overuse injuries or if you have a chronic condition like arthritis, chances are you've had a cortisone injection—or at least discussed the treatment with your medical provider.
Sep 12, 2022
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Patients with atrial fibrillation usually receive blood thinners to reduce their stroke risk, but these drugs are under-prescribed to Black Americans, a new study reveals.
May 3, 2022
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In a new study conducted in rats, scientists report evidence that vitamin K could help protect against aging-related cognitive declines associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Apr 5, 2022
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