Casualties of Waugh May 25, 2009
Once Waugh received a commission to write the life of Swift; although he never tackled this project, he achieved a certain Swiftian climax of his own by suffering his fatal thrombosis while inside a lavatory. Not only has no younger author taken his place in English letters, no younger author has ever seriously been considered for that place. (The American Conservative)
MP to stand down for health reasons May 23, 2009
He was first elected in 1989 in his constituency and has become known for his campaigning work highlighting the dangers of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). His constituency chairman said the MP has been "a great champion". (BBC News -- UK)
Dipyridamole plus Aspirin for Hemodialysis Graft Patency May 21, 2009
Background Arteriovenous graft stenosis leading to thrombosis is a major cause of complications in patients undergoing hemodialysis ... e., patency without thrombosis or requirement for intervention), was reached. (New England Journal of Medicine)
The dangers of deep vein thrombosis May 20, 2009
Awareness of deep vein thrombosis can save lives ... All three had deep vein thrombosis, which is a dangerous blood clot ... The Coalition to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis paints an even more dire picture, saying DVT occurs each year in about 2 million Americans, some 600,000 of whom are hospitalized. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Know the signs and symptoms May 20, 2009
Signs and symptoms of deep-vein thrombosis. Search post-gazette NOW. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
29 Percent Of Cancer Studies Report Conflict Of Interest May 14, 2009
(June 2, 2006) A biologically active metabolite of Vitamin D3 reduced thrombosis, a serious complication in advanced cancers that affects between 15 and 20 percent of all. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Elevated Level Of Certain Protein In Urine Linked To Increased Risk For Blood Clots May 13, 2009
During 8 years of follow-up, 3 percent of microalbuminuric participants and 1 percent of normoalbuminuric participants developed VTE. The most commonly encountered first VTE was deep vein thrombosis (57 percent; a blood clot in a deep vein in the thigh or leg), followed by pulmonary embolism (34 percent; a blood clot in a blood vessel in the lungs), and combined deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (9 percent). "The fact that microalbuminuria has a high prevalence in the general... (Science Daily)
City Diaries May 12, 2009
One of the panellists was John McFall, MP, who has just published his In the debate he used the powerful metaphor of a thrombosis on a human body to describe the impact of lack of trust in banks on the economy. But his report did nothing to alleviate the public's distrust in banks and instead in typical politician blame game mode went for the headlines. (BBC News -- Business)
Urine Test Predicts Vein Clot Risk May 7, 2009
These venous thromboembolisms (VTEs) include deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a clotting in the lower extremities which gained recent notoriety when it occurred in passengers on long-haul flights ... "Then, how serious is an arterial problem against a venous problem? If you have a myocardial infarction or a stroke, it is more serious than a venous thrombosis on a leg. But pulmonary [lung] emboli are very important problems," he said ... "But if someone comes into my clinic who I suspect might have... (MEDLINEplus)
Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents versus Bare-Metal Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction May 7, 2009
The two primary end points of the study were the 12-month rates of target-lesion revascularization for ischemia (analysis powered for superiority) and a composite safety outcome measure of death, reinfarction, stroke, or stent thrombosis (powered for noninferiority with a 3 ... 98) and stent thrombosis (3. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) May 7, 2009
This is what's called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. ... Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is rare in people as young as Margaret ... To avoid deep vein thrombosis, follow this advice from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. (W-USA News, DC)
Drug-eluting stents prove more effective, equally as safe as bare-metal stents May 7, 2009
Additionally, the primary safety measure of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including death, reinfarction, stent thrombosis and stroke established the non-inferiority of drug-eluting stents with respect to safety through 1 year. The study, led by Gregg W. Stone, M.D., of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation and professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, was sponsored and managed by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation with research... (EurekAlert!)
Urine Screening Test May One Day Predict Coronary Artery Disease May 5, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 4, 2009) Proteome analysis, a screening requiring only a patient's urine specimen, shows promise as a reliable and noninvasive way to diagnose atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease in the future, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Annual Conference 2009. See also. (Science Daily)
Rosuvastatin to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism Apr 30, 2009
Background Controversy persists regarding the extent of shared pathways between arterial and venous thrombosis and whether treatments of known efficacy for one disease process have consistent benefits for the other ... We followed participants for the first occurrence of pulmonary embolism or deep-vein thrombosis and performed analyses of the data on an intention-to-treat basis ... 42), whereas the rates of deep-vein thrombosis only were 0. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Nasdaq Stays Suspension of Trading in deCODE Stock Apr 29, 2009
Its lead therapeutic programs, which leverage the company's expertise in chemistry and structural biology, include DG041, an antiplatelet compound being developed for the prevention of arterial thrombosis; DG051 and DG031, compounds targeting the leukotriene pathway for the prevention of heart attack; and DG071 and a platform for other PDE4 modulators with therapeutic applications in Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. deCODE is a global leader in human genetics, and has identified key... (PR Newswire)
Clinical relevance of heparin-PF4 complex antibody in DVT after total joint replacement Apr 28, 2009
These antibodies are thought to be involved in thrombosis by activating platelet/endothelial cells. This prospective study was conducted to determine the incidence of post-operative HIT antibodies to assess the associated risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients receiving total knee joint arthroplasty (TKA) or total hip joint arthroplasty (THA). (BioMed Central)
How Life-threatening Blood Clots Take Hold Apr 18, 2009
30, 2008) The use of ultrasound waves for deep vein thrombosis may help dissolve blood clots in less time than using clot-busting drugs alone, according to. (July 16, 2007) After a blood vessel in injured, platelets cluster together to plug the site of injury in the form of a blood clot (thrombus). (Science Daily)
Blood clots in deep veins pose a special risk of their own Apr 15, 2009
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may begin as slight pain or swelling in the legs but, if left untreated, in some cases may be life threatening. Dr. Chandra Prasad, surgeon and director of the Jefferson City Medical Group Laser and Vein Center, said the primary cause of DVT is immobility, whether it be sitting in a car, airplane or having an injury that keeps you from moving normally. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Allergic Reactions To Plavix Can Be Treated With Steroids And Antihistamines, Study Shows Apr 8, 2009
"Every patient who receives a stent must take Plavix to help prevent stent thrombosis which is clotting of the stent. This obviously poses major problems if the patient suffers an allergic reaction to the medication. To discontinue taking the drug can lead to a heart attack which may be fatal. Those with a drug eluting stent are required to be on the drug for at least one year. Our patients with drug eluting stents actually averaged 17 months on Plavix versus the minimum of one year. That's a... (Science Daily)
Journal Chest: April news briefs Apr 8, 2009
Although recent surgery is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clots, a new study suggests that patients who undergo podiatric surgery may have a relatively low risk for thrombolytic events. In a 5-year retrospective analysis, researchers from Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research reviewed the charts of 7,264 patients who underwent podiatric surgical procedures. (EurekAlert!)
Australian Acquisition Quickens The Beat For Heart Pump Maker Apr 8, 2009
Shifting can lead to thrombosis or stroke. Longhorn will put Thoratec far ahead of competitors such as Jarvik, Levacor and DuraHeart, Kalia says: "Thoratec has locked up this market.". (Investors Business Daily)
Study: Every 1.7 minutes a Medicare beneficiary experiences a patient safety event Apr 7, 2009
Some of the most common and most serious indicators worsened, including decubitus ulcer (bed sores), sepsis, respiratory failure, deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the legs), and pulmonary embolism (potentially fatal blood clots forming in the lungs) ... Post-operative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. (EurekAlert!)
Understanding the Dangers of Steroi... Apr 1, 2009
Steroids increase the number of platelets in the circulation, making them more likely to form clots (a process known as thrombosis). These clots can then travel in the circulation and block a vital blood vessel, resulting in a sudden heart attack or stroke. (Suite101.com)
Statin cuts risk of blood clots Apr 1, 2009
Forms of VTE include deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism, the most common cause of preventable death in hospital patients ... VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM Deep vein thrombosis: An early form of VTE in which blood clots develop in the legs or pelvis Pulmonary embolism: Part of a clot breaks off and lodges in the arteries that supply the lungs. (BBC News -- Health)
No Increase in Clots with Drug-Eluting Stents Apr 1, 2009
SUNDAY, March 29 (HealthDay News) -- Despite initial concerns that stent thrombosis, a blood clot inside a stent, is more common with the drug-eluting device, there appears to be no difference in the clot risk for either drug-eluting or bare metal stents, a large new study found ... "We had a thrombosis rate of 3.3 percent over a year, which sounds high, but these are patients with acute [heart attacks] getting a stent," lead researcher Dr. George Dangas, an associate professor of medicine at... (MEDLINEplus)
Cholesterol drug lessens blood clots Mar 30, 2009
Deep vein thrombosis, which can cause pain in the legs, is an early form of VTE, while pulmonary embolism is a frequently fatal, advanced form of the condition caused by a clot that travels to the lungs ... While "our findings require confirmation, ... they have the potential to broaden our perspective on the treatment targets for statin therapy, including consideration of VTE, in addition to conditions caused by arterial thrombosis such as heart attack and stroke (among) estimated benefits... (India Times, India)
Video: CRESTOR(R) Reduced Risk of Blood Clots in the Veins Mar 30, 2009
The most common form of VTE is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which occurs in the 'deep veins' usually in the legs or pelvis. An embolism is created if the clot travels through the venous system. (PR Newswire)
Abbott's Market-Leading XIENCE V(R) Shows Increasing Clinical Advantages Over TAXUS(R) Express2(TM)/TAXUS(R) Liberte(TM) Between Two and Three Years Mar 30, 2009
No stent thrombosis between two and three years with XIENCE V, and a low rate of stent thrombosis from zero to three years, per Academic Research Consortium (ARC) definition of definite/probable stent thrombosis (0 ... The ARC definitions of stent thrombosis were developed to eliminate variability in the definitions across various drug eluting stent trials. (PR Newswire)
Clinical Data Reinforce Safety and Efficacy of Boston Scientific's Two Drug- Eluting Stent Platforms Mar 30, 2009
Low and comparable rates of stent thrombosis were sustained at three years for PROMUS (XIENCE V) and TAXUS patients per the Academic Research Consortium (ARC) definite/probable definition (0. 9% vs. 2. (PR Newswire)
AHRQ-Funded Study Finds Lower Risk of Death and Heart Attack in Patients With Drug-Coated Stent Implants Compared to Those With Bare Metal Stents Mar 29, 2009
HHS' Food and Drug Administration approved two stents coated with drugs in 2003 and 2004, but then issued precautionary advisories in 2006 after receiving scattered reports of blood clot formation, or thrombosis, and deaths. Subsequent clinical trials and other studies produced conflicting results. (PR Newswire)
Health InfoCenter Mar 28, 2009
Deep Vein Thrombosis. Centering at Gifford Medical Center. (WCAX.com, VT)
New study suggests Rx estrogen delivery through the skin may show safety benefits as opposed to oral delivery Mar 27, 2009
Platelets serve a central role in forming pathological arterial thrombosis that causes myocardial infarction and stroke. The study's authors further concluded that the ability to identify postmenopausal women with an increased risk of arterial thrombosis or clotting before even starting estrogen therapy is an important goal to help physicians determine which women may be at the least risk to benefit from estrogen therapy. (EurekAlert!)
Sun Exposure Slashes Blood Clot Risk Mar 27, 2009
The researchers then followed the women's medical development for the next 12 years, and found that 312 had developed thrombosis, or blood clots ... The study, which was published in the March edition of the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, only looked at women, but Lindqvist said he suspected men drew similar benefits from sunning. (Newsmax)
Multaq Sales Professional Mar 25, 2009
Backed by a world-class Rnization, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, diabetes, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines ... Backed by a world-class Rnization, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, diabetes, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Family History Plays Key Role in Blood Clot Risk Mar 25, 2009
This kind of clot, known as a venous thrombosis, can be potentially dangerous, because it can break off and travel to the lungs. The study authors compared 1,605 venous thrombosis patients with a control group of 2,159 people who never had the condition ... 5 percent) of the venous thrombosis patients had at least one first-degree relative with a history of the condition, compared with 373 (17. (MEDLINEplus)
Family history associated with more risk of blood clots Mar 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Children and siblings of those with venous thrombosis, or blood clots in the veins, appear to have more than double the risk of developing the condition than those without a family history, according to a report published Monday in the U.S. journal Archives of Internal Medicine. Venous thrombosis typically begins in leg veins, although the clot may subsequently break off and travel to the lungs ... Their data was compared with that of 2,159 control participants... (Xinhuanet, China)
PROCLAMATION Mar 21, 2009
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Concerned father: Be wary of vaccine Mar 17, 2009
There are reports of thrombosis, blood clots, strokes and seizures that they believe are related to the vaccine. Advertisement. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Anna Nicole Smith Case Mar 14, 2009
Melanie Bloom, widow of NBC's David Bloom, educates public about Deep Vein Thrombosis. Marketplace. (Fox News)
The Lancet Publishes Two-Year Results of Abbott's Fully Bioabsorbable Drug Eluting Stent Mar 13, 2009
A zero percent rate of stent thrombosis (blood clot formation) for all patients out to two years of follow up ... Key endpoints of the study include assessments of safety - MACE and stent thrombosis rates - at 30 days, six, nine and 18 months, and one and two years, with additional annual clinical follow-up for up to five years, as well as an assessment of the acute performance of the bioabsorbable drug eluting stent, including successful deployment of the stent. (PR Newswire)
Economy Class Syndrome Bothers Freq... Mar 12, 2009
Frequent flyers who sit in congested quarters for long periods of time are at risk of developing Deep Veing Thrombosis (DVT) ... Even the most athletic of travelers can be afflicted by Deep Vein Thrombosis. (Suite101.com)
A Woman with Headache, Hypertension, and Seizure 2 Weeks Post Partum Mar 12, 2009
Cerebral-Artery Dissections and Venous Sinus Thrombosis. Postdural Puncture Headache. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Number of cardiovascular risk factors could determine safety of intravenous gammaglobulin treatment Mar 5, 2009
Cardiovascular risk factors include coronary artery disease, cigarette use, high blood pressure, previous stroke or arterial thrombosis, diabetes and high cholesterol. Neither the race nor gender of the patient affected the risk of stroke or heart attack, the study showed. (EurekAlert!)
Frost & Sullivan Lauds Aesku.Diagnostics For Providing an Overall Analysis Platform For a Wide Range of Autoimmune Complications Mar 3, 2009
The kits can be used for diagnosing rheumatology, thrombosis, gastroenterology, vasculitis, thyroid, diabetes, hepatology and other rare autoimmune complications. While its 30-30-30 test format can be used with most commercially available automated test platforms, its special in-house plate coating and production facility offers a shelf life of up to 24 months with a production capacity of nearly 500 plates per hour. (PR Newswire)
Cardiovascular Risks: Venous Thromboembolism Risk Increases Up To Four Fold With Long-haul Flights Mar 2, 2009
Dr Steen Kristensen, Vice-president of the ESC, says: Long distance flying is associated with an increase in deep venous thrombosis, which in some cases may lead to clotting of the lungs. People who are immobile, pregnant, taking contraceptive pills or have had venous thrombosis in the past are particularly at risk ... The use of compression stockings is for some travelers an important way of preventing deep venous thrombosis. (Science Daily)
Some Banks Must Die So the U.S. Economy Can Live: Caroline Baum Mar 2, 2009
As an economist friend of mine says, you cant force-feed someone whos in the middle of coronary thrombosis. Better to make the treatment fit the disease. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Write a dating how-to manual Feb 27, 2009
U can tho,shove an unnatural polysythentic thrombosis up ur canal,thanx to some clever money seeking enterpeneaur. Its not the same feeling,thus the anger i talked about yester yester. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ThromboGenics and BioInvent Start Phase II Trial of TB-402, a Novel, Long Acting Anticoagulant for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Prophylaxis Feb 23, 2009
ThromboGenics NV (Euronext Brussels: THR) and co-development partner BioInvent International (OMXS: BINV) announce today that the first patient has been enrolled in the Phase II trial with their long-acting anticoagulant TB-402 for the prophylaxis of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) following orthopaedic surgery ... About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ... The Company is currently running innovative drug projects within the areas of thrombosis, cancer and atherosclerosis. (PR Newswire)
* Academia Sinica team contributes to medical formula Feb 20, 2009
The drug is often prescribed for patients suffering from thrombosis, the main cause of cardiovascular diseases. However, many doctors find it difficult to determine the proper amount and can only administer the drug based on experience. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
New Light On Longstanding Medical Mystery That May Link Cardiovascular Disease, Osteoporosis And Perhaps Even Alzheimer's Disease Feb 19, 2009
"As you look at humans, this calcification of arteries is, I suspect, a very important precondition to thrombosis and stroke. So to find such a strong effect was shocking to us. We had a tough time publishing the paper because people might have thought it was too good to be true, that you can explain the effect to such a degree by looking at just one gene.". Kohn and his colleagues have begun a study on osteoporosis in rats that have the mutation, and early results are promising. (Science Daily)
Clinicians Override Most Electronic Medication Safety Alerts Feb 19, 2009
21, 2009) Doctors have developed an electronic alarm system that alerts doctors to the level of risk of thrombosis in hospitalized patients. The program, which performs a daily evaluation of each hospitalized. (Science Daily)
Summary for Patients Feb 17, 2009
Safely Ruling Out Deep Venous Thrombosis in Primary Care -- B ... Safely Ruling Out Deep Venous Thrombosis in Primary Care ... The summary below is from the full report titled "Safely Ruling Out Deep Venous Thrombosis in Primary Care." It is in the 17 February 2009 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 150, pages 229-235). (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Novel Benefits Of Fatty Acids In Arteries Shown Feb 12, 2009
The research was published February 5, 2009 by the American Heart Association's Arteriolosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, and is supported in part by grants from the National Institutes of Health. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Prostacyclin Feb 12, 2009
This is in opposition to another eicosanoid released by cell fragments in the blood (platelets) called thromboxane A2 (TXA2) that promotes clotting (thrombosis), vasoconstriction, and blood pressure elevation. It appears that these two eicosanoids continually oppose each other, creating a dynamic balance to regulate blood circulation. (Suite101.com)
Portola Pharmaceuticals Enters Worldwide License Agreement for Development and Commercialization of Novel Antiplatelet Drug Elinogrel Feb 12, 2009
"By combining their strengths with our own research and development expertise in thrombosis, we have a great opportunity to significantly improve the lives of millions of patients worldwide." ... Inhibiting the P2Y12 ADP receptor on platelets has been proven to prevent thrombosis and subsequent heart attacks. (PR Newswire)
5 things you didn’t know about ... deep vein thrombosis Feb 11, 2009
deep vein thrombosis : La Crosse Tribune ... deep vein thrombosis ... Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
authors & referees @ NPG Feb 8, 2009
Coverage includes acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, angina/coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy/heart failure, concomitant disease, congenital conditions, hypertension, imaging, infection, interventional cardiology, pathology, stroke, surgery/transplant, thrombosis, valvular disease and vascular disease, as well as general therapies, disease markers, genetics and public health. This journal also publishes original research. (Nature News Service)
Kidney International Feb 8, 2009
This commentary discusses whether the assay will remain simply a tool to rule out thrombosis in symptomatic patients or whether it might be useful for initiating preventive anticoagulation in asymptomatic patients. Research and Reviews. (Nature News Service)
Wombats court trouble Feb 8, 2009
A MAN allegedly caught with two live pigeons in his tights at Melbourne Airport last week may have been experimenting with a new method of trying to avoid deep vein thrombosis, medical experts fear. Plane passengers have been urged to stick to regular methods of combating the dreaded travellers' blood clot, such as wearing approved compression tights and doing the funny little exercise routines that are screened every now and then, though ideally not while a stewardess is leaning over them with... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Optimal Warfarin Dosing Improves Anticoagulation Control Feb 7, 2009
Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researchers now claim to have figured out the optimal dosing levels to help patients, according to a study published in December online issue of the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. The research team analyzed warfarin use in almost 4,000 patients to determine what are the most effective levels of the drug in a patient's system under different circumstances. (MEDLINEplus)
Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Boosts Future Health Risks Feb 7, 2009
"The only reliable treatment for preeclampsia is delivery of the baby. But while delivery may 'cure' preeclampsia in the moment, these mothers are at high risk of chronic hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and blood clots for the rest of their lives," senior author Dr. Michael J. Paidas, director of the Program for Thrombosis and Hemostasis in Women's Health in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology ductive Science at Yale, said in a university news release. This research contributes to... (MEDLINEplus)
Older Age Increases Risk of Clot in Lupus Patients Feb 7, 2009
Twenty-two percent had at least one documented thrombosis; 6 percent had at least two documented thromboses; and 27 percent tested positive for antiphospholipid antibody, an autoimmune antibody known to promote clotting ... "Importantly," the researchers conclude, the study "provides rigorous evidence that patients with known risk factors for thrombosis, such as antiphospholipid antibody positivity, might decrease their thrombosis risk by taking hydroxychloroquine; however, this association... (MEDLINEplus)
deCODE Breakthrough in Thyroid Cancer May Enable More Targeted Risk Assessment and Earlier Intervention Feb 7, 2009
Its lead therapeutic programs, which leverage the company's expertise in chemistry and structural biology, include DG041, an antiplatelet compound being developed for the prevention of arterial thrombosis; DG051 and DG031, compounds targeting the leukotriene pathway for the prevention of heart attack; and DG071 and a platform for other PDE4 modulators with therapeutic applications in Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. deCODE is a global leader in human genetics, and has identified key... (PR Newswire)
Ultrasound Can Help Break up DVTs Feb 7, 2009
MONDAY, Nov. 24 (HealthDay News) -- A combination of ultrasound waves and clot-busting drugs may help dissolve blood clots quicker than drugs alone in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), according to an Emory University School of Medicine study ... In this study, Kasirajan and colleagues treated 37 patients (16 with DVT and 21 with in situ arterial thrombosis) with the clot-busting drug tPA (tissue plasminogen activator), and also used ultrasound to loosen proteins in the blood clots and... (MEDLINEplus)
Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk Feb 7, 2009
But the danger is about the same as using drugs for treatment, study suggests. Friday, November 28, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
