Call to Action on Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Deep Vein Thrombosis -- familydoctor.org
familydoctor.org — “Information for seniors about deep vein thrombosis from the American Academy of Family Physicians.” View full resource at familydoctor.org
Most Recently Shared on December 12, 2009 at 2:29 pm By:
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#deepvenousthrombosis #DVT http://bit.ly/8xNxIp risks: inactivity, over 60, obesity, varicose veins - symptoms: calf swelling, pain in leg
Getting the Word Out About Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT Center - EverydayHealth.com
everydayhealth.com — “Deep vein thrombosis isn't a well known condition, even though it could lead to a potentially lethal health issue. But some people are getting the word out.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL SYMPOSIUM IN RECOGNITION OF DVT AWARENESS MONTH
hopkinsmedicine.org — “JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL SYMPOSIUM IN RECOGNITION OF DVT AWARENESS MONTH” View full resource at hopkinsmedicine.org
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In observation of DVT Awareness month, we'll be hosting our 2nd annual DVT symposium - free and open to the public: http://bit.ly/bOLGS2
African Americans at higher risk of developing potentially deadly DVT and PE than other ethnic populations
news-medical.net — “Speaking at the Venous Disease Coalition (VDC) Annual Meeting today, Dr. Garth Graham from the Office of Minority Health at the Department of Health and Human Services followed up on last year's Surgeon General's Call to Action by focusing attention on the African American population which is at significantly increased risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE).” View full resource at news-medical.net
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HIV/AIDS News: African Americans at higher risk of developing potentially deadly DVT and PE than o.. http://bit.ly/NG0WW
What is deep-vein thrombosis (DVT)?: Scientific American
scientificamerican.com — “A new government campaign calls for increased awareness of a killer blood clot.” View full resource at scientificamerican.com
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2010 at 12:55 am By:
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What is deep-vein #thrombosis #DVT ? http://ow.ly/1oXkY
Leg clots (aka deep-vein thrombosis): an immediate and long-term health hazard - Harvard Health Publications
health.harvard.edu — “Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is the medical term for a blood clot that forms in a leg vein. This condition puts more than one-quarter million Americans in the hospital each year, and complications from it are responsible for upwards of 100,000 deaths. DVT can threaten health immediately if a piece of the clot breaks away and lodges in the lungs. This is called pulmonary embolism. Almost all DVT-related deaths are due to pulmonary embolism. It can also pose a long-term problem if the clot damages t” View full resource at health.harvard.edu
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Deep-vein thrombosis—a blood clot in a leg vein—poses immediate and long-term threats to health. Prevent it! http://t.co/ev9JwI4w
Medical News: Compression Stockings Don't Prevent DVT in Stroke Patients - in Cardiovascular, Strokes from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “SAN FRANCISCO -- Graduated compression stockings not only fail to prevent deep vein thrombosis after stroke, but also damage the skin, according to clinical trial findings that call into question curr” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
Most Recently Shared on May 27, 2009 at 3:24 pm By:
Lancet: Compression stockings don't prevent DVT (leg vein clots) in stroke patients. http://tinyurl.com/oacsga [<--Gasp]
Blood clot risk for men with prostate cancer | Life and style | BMJ Group
guardian.co.uk — “Prostate cancer, and some treatments for prostate cancer, may increase men's risk of getting a dangerous blood clot, new research shows” View full resource at guardian.co.uk
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Blood clot risk for men with prostate cancer http://bit.ly/9JX7EF
James Hubbard’s My Family Doctor Blog » Blog Archive » Surgeon General Focuses on DVT: How not to die from a blood clot in your leg–a doctor’s take
familydoctormag.com — “James Hubbard’s My Family Doctor Blog » Blog Archive » Surgeon General Focuses on DVT: How not to die from a blood clot in your leg–a doctor’s take” View full resource at familydoctormag.com
Most Recently Shared on September 18, 2008 at 5:12 pm By:
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Surgeon general's pet project--or, how not to die from a blood clot in the leg. http://snipr.com/3ridb
Symposier - How a Clot Can Become a Pulmonary Embolism
symposier.com — “Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of clot that forms in a major vein of the leg or, less commonly, in the arms, pelvis, or other large veins in the body. In some cases, a clot in a vein may detach from its point of origin and travel through the heart to the lungs where it becomes wedged, preventing adequate blood flow. This is called a pulmonary (lung) embolism and can be extremely dangerous. This animation was made possible by the American Society of Hematology (www.hematology.org). For more” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on February 13, 2010 at 5:35 pm By:
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How a Clot Can Become a Pulmonary Embolism? http://bit.ly/9yD39s
Daiichi Sankyo initiates Phase III trial of edoxaban in reducing recurrent VTE complications
news-medical.net — “Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited, announced today that it has initiated a new large-scale pivotal Phase III trial for edoxaban, its investigational oral Factor Xa inhibitor. This new study, called HOKUSAI (pronounced hoe·koo·sigh) VTE, is evaluating the safety and efficacy of edoxaban in reducing recurrent venous thromboembolic (VTE) complications in patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE).” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Stroke News: Daiichi Sankyo initiates Phase III trial of edoxaban in reducing recurrent VTE complications: Daiic... http://twurl.nl/k3j5mw
Top 3 stories in health and medicine this morning, December 5, 2010
kevinmd.com — “Top 3 stories in health and medicine this morning, December 5, 2010” View full resource at kevinmd.com
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