TOPIC | Blood Clots and Embolisms

What's it like: To donate platelets May 05, 2013 Platelets are a component of your blood. People who have cancer, surgery patients and infants in intensive-care units might need platelets to help prevent complications. Read More

Types of bleeding disorders April 28, 2013 At a glance Types of bleeding disorders • Hemophilia: A rare bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn't clot normally. It is primarily found in men. • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: A bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn't clot as it should because of a low number of blood cell... Read More

More risk than benefit to replacing hormones June 18, 2012 For many years, the use of hormone replacement therapy after menopause in women was felt to be invaluable in preventing disease and slowing the aging process — allowing women to remain forever young. In those days, virtually every one received hormone replacement. In the field of geriatrics, it was not uncommon... Read More

Clots generally are unexpected dangers within your heart June 06, 2011 According to Dr. Donald Porter, a pulmonary specialist with Presbyterian Medical Group in Albuquerque, it's not uncommon that seemingly healthy people find themselves in potentially life-threatening situations caused by blood clots. Read More

Lifelong Health: Immediate Treatment is Crucial in Stroke Care January 22, 2011 If diagnosed with a stroke, it is important to get to the hospital immediately. If it's caused by a blood clot, immediate treatment with the drug tissue-type plasminogen activator (TPA) can dissolve the clot, leading to an improved prognosis and less long-term disabilities. Once reaching the emergency room, a CT... Read More

Luggage fees pack travel gripes survey results June 03, 2010 Travelers have many reasons to be annoyed, but what bugs them most are luggage charges and add-on airline ticket fees, according to a survey by Consumer Reports. Travelers were also very annoyed by rude or unhelpful staff, whether at airlines, hotels or rental-car companies. The Consumer Reports National Research... Read More

Luggage fees pack travel gripes survey results June 03, 2010 Travelers have many reasons to be annoyed, but what bugs them most are luggage charges and add-on airline ticket fees, according to a survey by Consumer Reports. Travelers were also very annoyed by rude or unhelpful staff, whether at airlines, hotels or rental-car companies. The Consumer Reports National Research... Read More

Glossary of heart disease terms October 03, 2009 Glossary of heart disease terms Ablation: The removal or destruction of tissue. Advance Directive (living will): A document written in "good" health which informs your family and health care providers of your wishes for extended medical treatment in times of emergency.... Read More

OU researcher named to task force June 18, 2006 A University of Oklahoma researcher is a member of a U.S. Surgeon General's task force to combat deep vein thrombosis, which is more deadly than breast cancer and HIV-AIDS combined. About 3,000 Oklahomans are among 2 million Americans who are newly diagnosed annually with deep vein thrombosis. Dr. Suman Rathbun... Read More

Data shows drugs could be equal June 06, 2006 ATLANTA -- Final results from a big study comparing two drugs for preventing breast cancer in high-risk women reveal surprises that challenge the government's claim that one clearly is better. At a news conference in April, the National Cancer Institute, which paid for the $88 million study, said both drugs were... Read More

Red Wine Sangria September 08, 2003 For many years studies have shown consuming moderate levels of alcohol, no more than one to two drinks per day, can be beneficial to your overall health. And what better way to take advantage of these benefits than with a glassof red wine with dinner. Red wine is produced using the leaves, stems, skins and seeds of... Read More