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Study finds strong link between height and VTE risk

In a new study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers investigated the risk factors for blood clots, i.e. venous thromboembolism (VTE). The results show a strong correlation between height and VTE risk for both women and men. The risk increases with height.

11 Sep 2017

Study reveals link between increased height and blood clots in vein

A new study published in the Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics – a journal of the American Heart Association – suggested that there is an increased probability of developing blood clots in the veins with an increase in height.

6 Sep 2017

Study reveals etosis phenomenon in human blood monocytes

A recent study published online in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology found the first clear demonstration of etosis in human blood monocytes, a type of immune cell.

1 Sep 2017

Reducing inflammation without lowering cholesterol significantly lowers rate of recurrent cardiovascular events

The researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital this week have come up with a new study which shows that reducing the inflammation among patients who have already had a heart attack before could prevent the risk of getting more cardiovascular events. The study is published in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

28 Aug 2017

Anti-inflammatory therapy reduces incidence of lung cancer

In most clinical trials for cancer therapy, investigators test treatments in patients with advanced disease. But a recent cardiovascular secondary prevention study has given researchers a unique opportunity: to explore the effectiveness of giving a drug to patients before cancer emerges.

28 Aug 2017

New ESC Focused Update provides recommendations on DAPT in patients with coronary artery disease

The first ESC Focused Update on Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Coronary Artery Disease is published online today in European Heart Journal, and on the ESC website.

26 Aug 2017

High level of heart disease pipeline innovation could bridge unmet need in treating CVD

With over 1,400 products in active development, the innovation pipeline for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is extensive, with four key CVD indications – hypertension, heart failure, dyslipidemia and thrombosis – now accounting for around half of all pipeline innovation, according to GBI Research, a recognized leader in providing business information and analytics.

24 Aug 2017

Researchers visually capture 'shapeshifter' that regulates blood clotting

We are normally born with a highly sophisticated array of molecules that act as "sentries," constantly scanning our bodies for injuries such as cuts and bruises.

23 Aug 2017

Vaginal estrogens do not increase cancer, cardiovascular disease risk in post-menopausal women

Women who have gone through menopause and who have been using a vaginal form of estrogen therapy do not have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer than women who have not been using any type of estrogen.

16 Aug 2017

New study reveals how glucose metabolism affects platelet activation and survival

Platelets, the cells in blood that enable clotting, are highly reliant on their ability to metabolize glucose, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Iowa.

4 Aug 2017

Anti-allergy medicines may be effective treatment for deadly blood clots in the legs

Common anti-allergy medicines could prove to be an effective treatment for potentially fatal blood clots in the legs, according to new research by the University of Birmingham.

2 Aug 2017

Senator McCain undergoes brain clot removal surgery

U.S. Senator John McCain, 80, is on the way to recovery after undergoing a craniotomy operation to remove a blood clot from his brain. According to a statement released by the Mayo Clinic where he is being treated, Senator McCain underwent a routine physical examination followed by which the blood clot was detected in his brain. The surgery to remove the blood clot from above his left eye was performed at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix on Friday 14th of July.

17 Jul 2017

Thrombosis News and Research

Latest Thrombosis News and Research

Study finds strong link between height and VTE risk

Study reveals link between increased height and blood clots in vein

Study reveals etosis phenomenon in human blood monocytes

Reducing inflammation without lowering cholesterol significantly lowers rate of recurrent cardiovascular events

Anti-inflammatory therapy reduces incidence of lung cancer

New ESC Focused Update provides recommendations on DAPT in patients with coronary artery disease

High level of heart disease pipeline innovation could bridge unmet need in treating CVD

Researchers visually capture 'shapeshifter' that regulates blood clotting

Vaginal estrogens do not increase cancer, cardiovascular disease risk in post-menopausal women

New study reveals how glucose metabolism affects platelet activation and survival

Anti-allergy medicines may be effective treatment for deadly blood clots in the legs

Senator McCain undergoes brain clot removal surgery

Novel technique to study flow of liquids offers hope for tackling blood diseases

Novel therapy rapidly and effectively reverses effect of oral blood thinner

Novel therapy decreases incidence of bleeding by 87% in hemophilia A patients with inhibitors

YouGov survey reveals risks of DVT during long-haul flights

Inferior vena cava filters may be overused in managed care populations, study suggests

Reducing DVT and leg ulcers through personalized compression socks

Could a blood test predict how cancer spreads in children?

Chemotherapy drug effective at preventing breast cancer's return, gives patients a better quality of life

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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