blood disorders

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Health - January 6, 2009

Jett Travolta's illness and tragedy; have blood, will travel. more >>

Genes Seem to Affect Tissues Differently

Health - December 23, 2008

Finding may help unravel how diseases form more >>

Experts Say Blood Sugar Guidelines Remain Effective

Health - December 18, 2008

Despite conflicting studies, diabetes groups say good glycemic control still best course more >>

Anemia Rates Down for U.S. Women and Children

Health - December 8, 2008

But they remain disproportionately high for minority women, study finds more >>

Scientists ID Protein Aiding Breast Cancer Spread

Health - December 8, 2008

Called Menainv, research suggests it's a promising candidate as marker for metastasis. more >>

Higher Chemo Drug Dose Prolongs Lives of Leukemia Patients

Health - December 4, 2008

Side effects similar to those seen with standard dose of daunorubicin, study shows more >>

Gene Behind Childhood Anemias Found

Health - December 4, 2008

Finding could usher in new treatments for sickle cell disease and thalassemia more >>

Report Confirms Source of Contaminated Heparin

Health - December 3, 2008

A man-made chemical was added to the blood thinner imported from China more >>

Health Tip: Are You Anemic?

Health - December 3, 2008

Here are possible warning signs more >>

Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk

Health - November 28, 2008

But the danger is about the same as using drugs for treatment, study suggests more >>

'Fresh' Transfusions Improve Odds for Cancer Patients After Surgery

Health - November 24, 2008

But only if the blood was less than nine days old, study found more >>

Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder

Health - November 24, 2008

Affects about 60,000 people in United States more >>

China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread

Health - November 18, 2008

Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion. more >>

Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins

Health - November 18, 2008

Those on Avastin faced 33% increased risk of dangerous side effect. more >>

Unique Bone Marrow Transplant Said to Cure Sickle Cell

Health - November 14, 2008

Technique is safe and effective, say Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh reseachers. more >>

Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight

Health - November 14, 2008

Close monitoring means type 1 diabetes patients can avoid retinopathy, study suggests. more >>

Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots

Health - November 9, 2008

Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%. more >>

Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer

Health - October 30, 2008

But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease more >>

Key Blood Test Protein May Not Cause Heart Disease

Health - October 29, 2008

CRP may only reflect existing cardiovascular trouble, study finds more >>

Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients

Health - October 27, 2008

Study found those who took them were less likely to get venous thromboembolism more >>

Women Smokers Prone to Dangerous Blood Vessel Condition

Health - October 15, 2008

Risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm is 8 times higher than in nonsmokers, study says more >>

Warfarin Underused in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Health - October 14, 2008

Study says blood thinner not prescribed often enough, but notes it's hard to manage more >>

Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker

Health - October 10, 2008

Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some more >>

Kogenate FS Prevents Joint Damage in Young Hemophiliacs