blood disorders

Blood Type May Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Health - August 3, 2009

New findings are consistent with previous research more >>

Blood Transfusions Not Linked to Long-Term Problems

Health - July 31, 2009

No evidence that cancer cells or other health conditions are spread, study finds more >>

Viagra Trial for Sickle Cell Lung Problems Halted

Health - July 28, 2009

Safety concern from side effects prompts action by U.S. government more >>

Gene Mutation Could Be Key to Rare Blood Vessel Disease

Health - July 22, 2009

Finding may lead to new treatments, researcher says more >>

10 Salt Shockers That Could Make Hypertension Worse

By Deborah Kotz - Health - July 20, 2009

Two studies show that lowering sodium improves mild hypertension and helps medications work better. more >>

Vein Condition May Mask Serious Clot Disorder

Health - July 20, 2009

Superficial vein thrombosis linked to deep vein thrombosis, study says more >>

Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified

Health - July 7, 2009

Discovery could lead to new treatment targets, researchers say more >>

Travelers Face Greater Risk of Leg Clots

Health - July 6, 2009

Review finds danger up to three times higher for this serious condition more >>

For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip

Health - June 24, 2009

Today's chemotherapy regimen often is enough, study finds more >>

New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial

Health - June 17, 2009

Lower doses safe and effective after heart attack and stroke more >>

No Benefit in Testing for Genes Linked to Leg Clots

Health - June 16, 2009

Taking precautions best way to avoid deep vein thrombosis, report says more >>

Strides Made in Hemophilia Research

Health - June 16, 2009

Successful blood-clotting in lab could pave way for human trials, researchers say more >>

Heavy Periods May Be Due to a Clotting Disorder

Health - June 5, 2009

Women and doctors should watch for signs of excessive blood loss, experts say more >>

Researchers Detect Blood-Clotting Mechanism

Health - June 4, 2009

Finding could help those with potentially deadly conditions more >>

Women Who Run May Benefit From Extra Folic Acid

Health - May 31, 2009

In athletes who stop menstruating, supplements boost vascular function, study finds more >>

Value of Taking Aspirin to Cut Heart Risk Varies

Health - May 29, 2009

For those with no history of heart disease, risks may outweigh benefits, research suggests more >>

Compression Stockings Offer Little Benefit After Stroke

Health - May 27, 2009

Risk of blood clots not affected by their use, new research shows more >>

Drug Combo Keeps Kidney Artery-Vein Grafts Viable

Health - May 20, 2009

Aspirin plus anti-clotting therapy boosts dialysis patients' quality of life, study says more >>

Urine Test Predicts Vein Clot Risk

Health - May 5, 2009

Those with elevated albumin levels were more likely to get DVT, pulmonary embolisms more >>

Anemia Drugs May Raise Death Risk in Cancer Patients

Health - April 30, 2009

Latest findings support recent label warnings for Procrit, Aranesp, experts say more >>

Topical Treatment May Ease Erectile Dysfunction

Health - April 27, 2009

In rat study, application of nanoparticles restored potency more >>

Device Thwarts Attacks on Transplanted Pancreatic Cells

Health - April 23, 2009

Could reduce need for immunosuppressants in treatment of type 1 diabetes more >>

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