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A medical insight in Michelangelo's David, 'hiding in plain sight'
Michelangelo's David is perhaps the world's most famous statue, gazed upon by millions over centuries.
Dec 26, 2019
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News tagged with veins
Cardiology
New study provides insight into the mechanisms of blood clots in cancer patients
Researchers have identified a potential new signaling pathway that may help further the understanding of blood clot formation in cancer patients and ultimately help prevent this complication from occurring.
Nov 22, 2019
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Testosterone supplements double men's odds for blood clots: study
(HealthDay)—Testosterone therapy appears to double a man's risk of suffering a potentially life-threatening blood clot, a new study warns.
Nov 12, 2019
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Cardiology
Retinal vein occlusion linked to higher risk for CV events
(HealthDay)—Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, according to a review published in the September issue of Retina.
Sep 9, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What works best against varicose veins?
More than 40 million Americans suffer from varicose veins, which can be both unsightly and painful, but the best way to get rid of them hasn't been clear.
Sep 5, 2019
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Higher iron levels may boost heart health—but also increase risk of stroke
Scientists have helped unravel the protective—and potentially harmful—effect of iron in the body.
Jul 17, 2019
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Cardiology
Researchers question implanting IVC filters on prophylactic basis before bariatric surgery
There are currently more than 200,000 bariatric surgeries being performed in the United States each year according to estimates from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Blood clotting is of particular ...
Jun 17, 2019
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Cardiology
Excess weight and body fat cause cardiovascular disease
Excess weight and body fat cause a range of heart and blood vessel diseases, according to the first study to investigate this using a method called Mendelian randomisation.
Jun 14, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers identify potential new therapy for liver diseases
Drug therapy may effectively treat a potentially life-threatening condition associated with cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases, according to a new study by Mayo Clinic researchers. The study was posted in March on ...
Mar 22, 2019
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Cardiology
Pregnancy-adapted algorithm avoids diagnostic imaging for PE
(HealthDay)—A pregnancy-adapted algorithm can safely avoid diagnostic imaging in a proportion of pregnant women with suspected pulmonary embolism, according to a study published in the March 21 issue of the New England ...
Mar 21, 2019
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