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Some Bear Facts That Could Help Prevent Human Strokes
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 14, 2023
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Long periods of immobility can put people at risk of dangerous blood clots — yet hibernating bears lie around for months without any problem. Now scientists think they've figured out why.
The researchers hope the insight can eventually lead to new drugs for preventing ...
Got an Extra Chromosome? It Could Harm You
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2023
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Researchers have uncovered a serious risk for folks who have an extra X or Y chromosome.
Those with the genetic condition known as supernumerary sex chromosome aneuploidy have a risk for blood clots in a deep vein or lung that's four or five times higher than usual, a
Prostate Cancer May Raise Risk for Blood Clots
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
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Doctors need to be aware that prostate cancer raises a man's risk of serious and potentially deadly blood clots by about 50%, researchers say.
All cancer patients are at increased risk for venous thrombo...
Blood Type May Predict Which Cancer Patients Are Prone to Clots
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 15, 2022
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Cancer patients' blood type may play a role in their risk for dangerous blood clots, researchers say.
Cancer and its treatments increase the risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). That includes
Post-COVID Risk for Blood Clot Lasts at Least 6 Months
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 7, 2022
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COVID-19 increases people's risk of dangerous blood clots and bleeding for months after infection, researchers say.
The new findings suggest that COVID-19 is an independent risk factor for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and bleeding.
"Our findings arguabl...
Binge-Watching Could Raise Your Blood Clot Risk
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2022
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Who hasn't started to watch a new drama series on TV, and suddenly realize that hours have slipped by as they binged on one episode after the next?
Now, a new study suggests that too much binge-watching may raise the risk of life-threatening blood clots in the legs or lu...
What's the Best Blood Thinner for a Blood Clot in Your Legs?
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2021
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For people suffering from clots in their legs, a new study finds that one of two commonly used blood thinners is safer and more effective than the other.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can cause clots to form in the deep veins in the legs, and if one breaks loose it can tr...
One-Dose Blood Thinner Could Slash Blood Clot Risk After Knee Replacement
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- July 20, 2021
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Anyone who's ever undergone knee replacement understands the real and troubling risk of post-op blood clots. Many patients are told take a daily blood thinner pill long after their procedure.
But a new study finds that a one-time injection of an experimental blood thinn...
Flu Shot Might Help Ward Off Severe COVID
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2021
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A flu shot might offer some protection against severe effects of COVID-19, a new study suggests.
If you are infected with COVID-19, having had a flu shot makes it less likely you will suffer severe body-wide infection, blood clots, have a stroke or be treated in an inten...
First Case of COVID-19 Triggering Recurrent Clots in Patient's Arm
- Robert Preidt
- May 19, 2021
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Researchers have reported the first case of COVID-19 causing dangerous, recurring blood clots in a patient's arm.
The report offers new insight into how the damage of inflammation caused by COVID-19 can linger and how best to treat recurring clots, the Rutgers University...
Two Is Not Better Than One When It Comes to Blood Thinners
- Robert Preidt and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- April 22, 2021
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It may not be a good idea to take a daily low-dose aspirin if you're also taking a widely used class of blood thinners called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), researchers caution.
DOACs include drugs such as Eliquis (apixaban), Pradaxa (dabigatran), Lixiana (edoxaban)...
AHA News: How Much Do You Know About Thrombosis? Probably Not Enough
- October 13, 2020
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Blood clots in the veins – particularly those that break off and travel to the lungs – can be fatal and have become increasingly so. Yet many adults know little about their risks or the growing evidence that healthy habits can help prevent clots.
"A key bar...
DVT Clots Strike Many Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: Study
- E.J. Mundell
- May 29, 2020
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In a small French study, three-quarters of all COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care went on to experience a dangerous blood clot in the leg that can travel to the lungs and potentially cause death.
Known as a DVT, the condition first gained notoriety as so-c...
Cluster of Unhealthy Risk Factors Could Raise Odds of Recurrent Blood Clots
- Steven Reinberg
- January 9, 2020
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People with what's known as the "metabolic syndrome" are vulnerable to recurring blood clots, new research shows.
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions, including obesity, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. These factors put peopl...
When to Treat Varicose Veins
- Len Canter
- January 17, 2019
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About half of the population will one day have a vein problem.
For some, it will involve the thinner, blotchy spider veins that don't bother some people, but cause itching or burning in others. Still others will be plagued by the more noticeable bulging of varicose v...