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FDA Panel Votes Against New Use for Blood Thinner Xarelto
5/24/2012 - Agency advisers say there's not enough data in company trials on benefit for high-risk patients ...
Aspirin May Prevent Recurrence of Deep Vein Blood Clots
5/23/2012 - But results of one small trial do not change clinical practice, expert says ...
New Blood Thinner May Lower Chances of Clots in High-Risk Heart Patients: FDA
5/21/2012 - Agency's advisory panel to vote on whether Xarelto should be approved for treating acute coronary syndrome ...
Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
5/18/2012 - Undetected disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, agency notes ...
Angioplasty May Be Risky for Those With Poor Leg Circulation
5/9/2012 - Procedure to open heart arteries linked to raised death rate in people with peripheral artery disease ...
Evolution May Explain Runners High, Study Says
5/9/2012 - Brain reward center boost seems to spur humans, dogs to run long distances ...
New Drug Shows Promise for Myeloma Patients
5/9/2012 - Studies found lenalidomide lengthened time disease did not worsen, but risk of second cancers was doubled ...
Irregular Heartbeat Poses Greater Stroke Risk for Women Than Men
5/8/2012 - Study found that the higher odds remained even when women took blood thinner ...
Researchers Rejuvenate Blood-Forming Stem Cells in Mice
5/3/2012 - Scientists hope to apply findings to human aging in future ...
Iceman Mummy Yields Oldest Human Blood Cells
5/2/2012 - Examination of the 5,000-year-old cells suggests wound did not kill 'Otzi' instantly ...
Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin for Heart Failure: Study
5/2/2012 - Doctors, patients may opt for cheaper, over-the-counter aspirin, researchers say ...
Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
4/30/2012 - More than chronic conditions themselves, maltreatment by peers led to mental distress in small study ...
Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk: FDA
4/10/2012 - Products such as Yaz or Yasmin, containing drospirenone, will get new labels, agency says ...
Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults: Study
4/5/2012 - These clots often start in the legs but can also affect the heart, lung or brain, researchers say ...
Tighter Recommendations Issued for Blood Cell Transfusions
3/27/2012 - Study found patients do just as well with lower thresholds for red blood cells ...
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