A new study that examines the value of maternal blood biomarkers will help identify and monitor patients at risk of developing preeclampsia and is set to change the way expectant mothers are cared for in prenatal clinics around the world.
High Blood Pressure and the Brain
Posted by mittan 19 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Healthy Living, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health
Blood Thinner May Cause Problems After an Injury
Posted by mittan 35 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Warfarin, a common blood thinner used for preventing heart attacks and blood clots may also cause problems for individuals who suffer some form of trauma, particularly the elderly. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Blood Thinners, Injuries
Fresh Blood Boosts Survival in Trauma Patients
Posted by mittan 48 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Death risk rises when transfused blood is more than 28 days old, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Blood Transfusion and Donation, Blood and Blood Disorders
Test 'spots blood disease danger'
Posted by donny_blitz 51 days ago (http://news.bbc.co.uk)
UK experts claim to have found a way to predict which thalassaemia patients will develop heart failure.
Blacks have the highest readings, despite taking medications, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Health Disparities, Health Statistics, High Blood Pressure
New Blood Tests Promise Simple Cancer Detection
Posted by mittan 62 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Two new blood tests could help doctors detect colon and stomach cancers simply, cheaply and early without the need for invasive procedures or unpleasant examinations, researchers said on Monday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Colorectal Cancer, Laboratory Tests, Stomach Cancer
Busy Roads Boost Blood Pressure
Posted by mamie 72 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Study found those who lived near heavy traffic noise had raised readings
