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    Athletics: Tri and tri again 29 Jan 2006
    By far the most serious of the Bridgend triathlete's complaints is Deep Vein Thrombosis, a condition that he may have developed due to a routine of excessive ...
    - ic Wales,

    Eisai Inc. Assumes US Distribution for Fragmin Jan 26, 2006
    In the United States, Fragmin® is indicated for prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients undergoing ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    How lung condition killed her Jan 24, 2006
    ...medical examiner said Monday. Halpin, 21, of Avon, Livingston County, had deep vein thrombosis, Dr. Mary Jumbelic said. But she didn ...
    - Syracuse Post Standard,

    Travelers try sleep routines, pills to combat jet lag's effects Jan 22, 2006
    Also, there is the possibility of deep-vein thrombosis, a potentially fatal condition that can develop when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to a vein. ...
    - Centre Daily Times,

    Tiny Ultrasound Dissolves Clots Faster, More Effectively Jan 23, 2006
    ...site of the clot, whether in the leg or pelvic arteries (known as a peripheral arterial occlusion, or PAO) or thigh veins (known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT ...
    - Newswise (press release)

    Does HGV = DVT? Jan 5, 2006
    Over the Christmas period, Brian Weatherley's Big Lorry Blog had an entry regarding Deep Vein Thrombosis. This piece attracted a ...
    - Transport News Network,

    Imaging Thromboembolism with Fibrin-Avid 99m Tc-Peptide ... Jan 20, 2006
    ...for -chain-fibrin was labeled with 99m Tc ( 99m Tc-TP850) and evaluated in swine to image experimental venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis [DVT]) and ...
    - Journal of Nuclear Medicine

    Once-Condemned Drug May Control Blood Cancer Jan 25, 2006
    However, ten percent of the patients taking thalidomide suffered from deep vein thrombosis, a disease that causes dangerous blood clots to form. ...
    - ABC News

    Chinese people get a taste for 'healthy' chocolate Jan 24, 2006
    Aspirin is widely used to reduce platelet activity in people at risk of coronary heart disease or deep vein thrombosis, and to treat patients that have ...
    - Xinhua,

    Police pay tribute to constable Jan 24, 2006
    He'd just come home from the weekend in New York. "Everyone thought perhaps he had deep vein thrombosis, but then it was only a two hour flight. ...
    - Royal Gazette,

    RAISING MONEY...SAVING LIVES Jan 24, 2006
    ...and diagnose patients with life-threatening diseases such as adult and child cancers, blood clots blocking veins leading to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which ...
    - Aylesbury Today Bucks Herald,

    FDA Sends Duramed Warning Letter Over Cenestin Ad Jan 18, 2006
    WHI) study reported increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    When You Get Sick in Boracay, Go See the Island Doctor Jan 21, 2006
    ...“Apart from the run-of-the-mill coughs, colds and diarrhea, we’ve have viral myocarditis, viral encephalitis, deep vein thrombosis, strokes, heart attacks ...
    - INQ7.net,

    Most extensive thromboembolic disease clinical trial program ... Jan 20, 2006
    RENDIXTM will also be investigated in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after hip or knee replacement surgery, acute DVT treatment and secondary ...
    - News-Ticker.org (Pressemitteilung),

    Jenkins in fold after thrombosis Jan 11, 2006
    A LITTLE more than eight months after being told that he could die from deep vein thrombosis, Marc Jenkins was named in Wales' triathlon Commonwealth Games ...
    - ic NorthWales,

    Ennis kicks starts career after blood clots hell Jan 24, 2006
    Workington Reds star Robert Ennis is hoping to re-build his football career after a nightmare five months in which he was struck down by deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - News & Star,

    Bayer May Pay $385 Mln for Rights to Nuvelo Clot Drug (Update1) Jan 5, 2006
    ...interview. ``There is upside potential'' from a range of other uses such as stroke, deep vein thrombosis and heart attack, she said.
    - Bloomberg

    Nuvelo and Bayer HealthCare Enter Comprehensive Collaboration ... Jan 5, 2006
    ...$385M and Development Funding - Partners to Expand Beyond Current Phase 3 Programs to Develop Alfimeprase for Stroke and Deep Vein Thrombosis - Nuvelo to Host ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Bayer May Pay $385 Mln for Rights to Nuvelo Clot Drug (Update3) Jan 5, 2006
    The company plans to begin testing the drug to treat strokes later this year and another common clot condition, known as deep vein thrombosis, in 2007, Love ...
    - Bloomberg

    Boehringer starts largest ever trial on stroke drug in atrial ... Jan 18, 2006
    RE-VOLUTION will also investigate RENDIX as prevention of blood clots in veins (deep vein thrombosis, DVT) after hip or knee replacement surgery, acute DVT ...
    - Forbes

    Where's Johnny Jet: En Route to the South Pacific Jan 19, 2006
    He was worried about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), so to break up the long trip from the East Coast my dad came out to LA the day before our transpacific flight. ...
    - Frommers

    Oncology - FDA Grants REVLIMID® NDA Approval Dec 29, 2005
    WARNING: DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS AND PULMONARY EMBOLISM REVLIMID® (lenalidomide) HAS DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT RISK OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS AND PULMONARY EMBOLISM ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    THALOMID(R) Pivotal Phase III Multiple Myeloma Trial Reaches Pre ... Jan 9, 2006
    Grade 3 or 4 adverse events reported included deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurred in 10.3% of patients treated with thalidomide plus dexamethasone, compared to ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    OmniSonic's Resolution(R) Endovascular System Recieves 510(k) ... Jan 10, 2006
    ...within minutes. I believe this ultrasonic technology may be ideal for peripheral applications, such as deep vein thrombosis.". The ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Should drinking on flights be banned? Jan 18, 2006
    ...you only have one or two. And worse than the hangover is the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Health advice for travellers who will ...
    - ic Wales,

    Commonwealth: Couple seek double Jan 21, 2006
    While Jenkins builds up his fitness after overcoming the debilitating effects of deep vein thrombosis, 21-year-old Tucker is targeting a top-five finish after ...
    - ic Wales,

    OmniSonic's Resolution(R) Endovascular System Recieves 510(k) ... Jan 10, 2006
    I believe this ultrasonic technology may be ideal for peripheral applications, such as deep vein thrombosis." The Resolution Endovascular System uses OmniWave ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Football fanaticism the Euro way Jan 18, 2006
    ...break, my personal voyage consultant, world traveler Serena Bolliger, had three pieces of advice for me: 1) Try to avoid getting deep vein thrombosis on the ...
    - Cavalierdaily.com,

    FDA Approvals: Coaptite, Resolution Endovascular System, ACB Test Jan 13, 2006
    ...news release, the device is currently being evaluated for use in the treatment of peripheral occlusive conditions (deep vein thrombosis, peripheral limb ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Destination health Jan 16, 2006
    ...also advise passengers on long flights or train or bus rides to stretch, walk around and get their blood flowing, to reduce risks of deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - Ocala.com,

    TRAVEL by Shirley Rose Higgins Jan 20, 2006
    There have been several headline stories about passengers developing deep vein thrombosis on these long hauls, with headline emphasis on a young woman rushed ...
    - Mid-Ocean News,

    Jenkins hopes for change of luck on road to recovery Jan 16, 2006
    ...point of popping. I was admitted to hospital and was given drugs to treat diagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT). “I was informed ...
    - Times Online,

    Bayer, Nuvelo sign stroke-drug sales pact Jan 5, 2006
    ...alfimeprase outside the United States. The drug is being studied to treat stroke and deep-vein thrombosis. "This Phase 3 compound ...
    - United Press International

    Low Dose of Thalidomid® as Effective as Higher Dose in Relapsed ... Jan 4, 2006
    The major toxicities of Thalomid are deep-vein thrombosis, peripheral neurophathy and somnolence. The usual dose of Thalomid is 400 mg per day. ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Summer holidays fraught with danger Dec 29, 2005
    ...the internet. Long periods of inactivity can cause you to develop deep vein thrombosis, so exercise your legs and feet regularly.
    - New Zealand Herald,

    Best and worst of 2005 travel experiences Dec 31, 2005
    ...shoehorn. Whatever happened to that promotion about added leg room? Threats of deep vein thrombosis become ever more a threat. Just ...
    - Mid-Ocean News,

    Nuvelo shares climb on Bayer partnership Jan 5, 2006
    The companies said they also plan to develop the drug for stroke and another type of clot called a deep vein thrombosis, setting start dates for these in late ...
    - BusinessWeek

    Thalomid slows multiple myeloma, trial halted: Celgene Jan 9, 2006
    In addition, more than 10 percent of the Thalomid patients suffered deep vein thrombosis, compared with 1.7 percent of patients treated only with dexamethasone ...
    - Reuters.uk,

    Nuvelo Details 2006 Clinical Plans Jan 9, 2006
    The companies also plan studies for the treatment of stroke and for a specific type of leg blood clot called deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - MSN Money

    FDA Grants REVLIMID® NDA Approval Dec 28, 2005
    Most deletion 5q mds patients studied required a dose adjustment for neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. WARNING: Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. ...
    - DG News

    Nuvelo Shares Soar on Bayer Partnership Jan 5, 2006
    ...obstruction. The companies said they also plan to develop the drug for stroke and another type of clot called a deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - Schaeffers Research,

    Nuvelo Surges On Alfimeprase Agreement For Up To $385M Jan 5, 2006
    ...strengthens Nuvelo's financial position and allows it to develop alfimeprase for other indications, such as stroke and deep-vein thrombosis (DVT), as well as ...
    - BioWorld Online (subscription),

    Thalomid gives hope for blood cancer sufferers Jan 9, 2006
    ...seen in the trial included insomnia, tremors and dizziness, and more than 10 percent of the Thalomid patients suffered deep vein thrombosis, compared with 1.7 ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Celgene halts trial after drug proves effective Jan 9, 2006
    More serious problems, such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms, occurred in 10 percent and 5 percent, respectively, of patients given Thalomid. ...
    - Newark Star Ledger,

    Celgene: Thalomid slows progression of multiple myeloma Jan 10, 2006
    Significant adverse events included greater incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients receiving Thalomid. ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Traffic and capacity statistics - December 2005 Jan 5, 2006
    ...and other airlines, is unfounded under the terms of the Warsaw Convention in relation to claims for compensation for the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT ...
    - noticias.info,

    Athletics: Jenkins battles back Jan 11, 2006
    Bridgend-based Jenkins, 29, has had a torrid time battling the effects of deep vein thrombosis sustained after travelling to Hawaii and Mexico last April and ...
    - ic Wales,

    Possis Medical Starts JETSTENT International Clinical Study; Heart ... Jan 11, 2006
    ...as coronary and peripheral arterial intervention, and to bring the benefits of AngioJet treatment to new markets such as Deep Vein Thrombosis," added Dutcher. ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Comeback kid Mylotte sets sights on pro ranks Jan 3, 2006
    It was only when she went to hospital there, that it was discovered that she had DVT - deep vein thrombosis - in three parts of her leg. ...
    - Unison.ie,

    Big Lorry Blog 29.12.05 Dec 29, 2005
    ...the Seventies..... Are HGV wheelmen at a higher than normal risk from deep vein thrombosis or DVT as it's called these days? It ...
    - Transport News Network,

    DVT victims can not sue airlines Jan 5, 2006
    Victims of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) suffered a blow yesterday as the House of Lords rejected their appeal for the right to claim compensation from airlines. ...
    - Cheapflights.co.uk,

    FDA Approvals: Orencia and Revlimid Dec 29, 2005
    In patients with multiple myeloma, lenalidomide combination therapy was linked to a significantly increased risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Where's Johnny Jet: Heading to Warmer Climes in Jupiter, Florida Jan 12, 2006
    ...advice. To help prevent deep vein thrombosis, passengers should drink plenty of water, and get up every hour to stretch their legs). ...
    - Frommers

    Small-Caps: 2005 Winners And Losers Jan 5, 2006
    If it gets the green light from the FDA, Momenta's generic version of Lovenox, used in the prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and treatment of ...
    - Forbes

    Sexploits in blogs so gross Jan 8, 2006
    What with the fatal threat of carbon monoxide poisoning and complications arising from deep vein thrombosis (due largely to prolonged immobility in Karma ...
    - Electric New Paper,

    Possis Medical Starts JETSTENT International Clinical Study; Heart ... Jan 11, 2006
    ...such as coronary and peripheral arterialintervention, and to bring the benefits of AngioJet treatment to newmarkets such as Deep Vein Thrombosis," added Dutcher ...
    - Finanzen.net,

    RESCUE: New hope for Greek island dogs Dec 29, 2005
    The trip almost ended with Dennis losing his life after he developed the condition deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and had to spend several days in intensive care ...
    - Huntingdon Today,

    FDA Grants REVLIMID(R) NDA Approval Dec 27, 2005
    REVLIMID® (LENALIDOMIDE) HAS DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT RISK OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS AND PULMONARY EMBOLISM IN SOME PATIENTS WITH CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS. ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Deep vein thrombosis prevention is ignored in UK hospitals Nov 3, 2005
    Venous thromboembolism in patients, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to its common manifestation in the deep veins of the legs, is being ignored in ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Moms told walking can save their lives Nov 22, 2005
    The researchers focused on blood clots in leg veins (known as deep vein thrombosis) and clots that broke loose and lodged in the lungs (known as pulmonary ...
    - The News Journal,

    Possis Medical, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results; Company Meets ... Nov 22, 2005
    ...continued penetration in our core markets, and also positions the Company to take advantage of new market opportunities, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and ...
    - Business Wire (press release),

    Travelers try sleep routines, diet, pills to combat effects of jet ... Nov 22, 2005
    Also, there is the possibility of deep-vein thrombosis, a potentially fatal condition that can develop when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to a vein. ...
    - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

    Get elve-ish at the airport Nov 22, 2005
    ...the airport. Good health: Graduated compression socks can help combat deep vein thrombosis, or "economy-class syndrome.". A good ...
    - USA Today

    Holiday Travel: Avoiding DVT -- "Don't Let Extended Travel ... Nov 16, 2005
    ...what the mode of transportation this holiday season, sitting motionless for long periods of time may put some travelers at risk of DVT, or Deep Vein Thrombosis ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    Details Of Lawsuit Nov 22, 2005
    ...has known for decades that high levels of estrogen can cause blood clots, leading to serious medical conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism ...
    - Boston Channel.com,

    Combination of Two Existing Drugs Offers Potential Alternative for ... Nov 22, 2005
    ...peripheral neuropathy and constipation. However, one patient developed deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. "GSM-CSF plus ...
    - DG News

    Pregnant Women, New Moms Face Clot Risks Nov 20, 2005
    The incidences of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism were small — only 105 cases occurred over the 30-year period — but the problem is of concern ...
    - Leading The Charge,

    UWI vice chancellor to speak at JSE's best practices awards Nov 22, 2005
    This is a disease which causes recurrent blood vessel clotting (resulting in strokes, deep vein thrombosis etc) and pregnancy losses (due to clotting of the ...
    - Jamaica Observer,

    Panel finds doctor guilty of dishonesty Nov 21, 2005
    ...as an associate specialist and locum consultant at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital when he attempted to pass off the research about deep vein thrombosis as his own ...
    - ic Wales,

    Deaths, mistakes spark surgery audit Nov 20, 2005
    ...change in medication given to patients before surgery, after it was discovered that too few had been given a drug to prevent deep-vein thrombosis, a common ...
    - Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

    Tamoxifen reduces the risk of invasive and noninvasive breast ... Nov 21, 2005
    The risks of stroke, deep-vein thrombosis, cataracts, ischemic heart disease, and death were similar to what was reported in 1998. ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Blood Clot Problems in Pregnancy and Soon Thereafter Are ... Nov 16, 2005
    Pregnant women and women in the three months following delivery had four times more blood clot problems, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    Recycled Or Revamped Therapeutics Find Novel Anti-cancer ... Nov 20, 2005
    ...neuropathy and constipation. One patient, however, developed a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Researchers from Johns ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Beware of DVT during holiday travel Nov 18, 2005
    ...remember that prolonged periods of sitting can lead to the formation of blood clots, and DVT -Deep Vein Thrombosis - usually in your calf or thigh. ...
    - WTHR,

    The National Hemophilia Foundation's '3rd Annual Celebrity Blue ... Nov 18, 2005
    ...clots. People with these conditions also have the potential to develop dangerous clots, known as deep vein thrombosis or DVT. If ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    A&E under pressure from drug users Nov 16, 2005
    ...questioned. The most common reasons for admission included self-harm, skin infections, chest pain, deep vein thrombosis and assaults. ...
    - Daily Mail - UK,

    Illegal drugs put pressure on emergency care Nov 17, 2005
    ...use. The most common reasons for drug-related admission included self-harm, skin infections, chest pain and deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - Reuters.uk,

    Illegal Drug Use Could Account For 1 Million Visits A Year To ... Nov 17, 2005
    ...interviewed. The most common reasons for admission included self harm, skin infections, chest pain and deep vein thrombosis. The ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Drug use costing A&E dear Nov 16, 2005
    ...of those interviewed (23) were admitted to hospital, with the most common reasons for named as self harm, skin infections, chest pain and deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - DeHavilland,

    Pregnant, Postpartum Women at Increased Risk of Fatal Blood Clots ... Nov 16, 2005
    The study found 105 cases of deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots in leg veins, and pulmonary embolism, or blood clots in the lungs, during pregnancy or the ...
    - Kaiser network.org,

    QE2 - Your questions answered Nov 16, 2005
    Other common reasons why people need treatment in hospital are those who suffer from epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - Herts 24,

    Drug abuse fills A&E Nov 17, 2005
    And 23 patients needed admission to hospital for problems such as skin infections, deep vein thrombosis, chest pain and self harm. ...
    - StaffNurse.com,

    Final Results from NSABP Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Reported Nov 16, 2005
    The risks of stroke, deep-vein thrombosis, and cataracts -- possible side-effects of tamoxifen treatment -- were also similar to those reported previously. ...
    - DG News

    This Week in Health Nov 18, 2005
    ...in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that new mothers get up and walk as soon as possible to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary ...
    - Intelihealth.com,

    WA health data system wins $2m government grant Nov 16, 2005
    ...have led to community benefits through new understanding of many medical and surgical issues and procedures including deep vein thrombosis, improved surgical ...
    - WA Business News,

    Study Cautions New Moms About Blood Clots Nov 16, 2005
    The 30-year study focused on blood clots in leg veins -- known as deep vein thrombosis -- and clots that broke loose and lodged in the lungs -- known as ...
    - Local6.com,

    Do horses that are flown internationally for races get jetlag? Nov 18, 2005
    ...year. No, but they often suffer from horse fly and the occasional saddle soar. The ones I back get deep-vein thrombosis. What is ...
    - Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

    Diet tips for travellers Nov 17, 2005
    ...alcoholic liquids. This will not only counteract dehydration, but may even save your life by preventing deep vein thrombosis. Drink ...
    - Health24.com,

    Trained to create legroom Nov 16, 2005
    ...designer Neal Stone had been seconded to GNER to help with the design. Don't we associate planes with deep vein thrombosis problems?
    - ic Huddersfield.co.uk,

    Medical Benefits of Taraweeh Prayers Nov 18, 2005
    Deep vein thrombosis (the most common cause of ulceration of the legs in the elderly) is prevented by performing Salat and Taraweeh prayers. ...
    - American Muslim,

    Me and My Travels Nov 19, 2005
    ...eat two cloves of garlic before flying. It thins the blood and gets rid of the risk of deep vein thrombosis... and the passenger in the next seat. ...
    - The Observer,

    Emisphere Provides Update on Phase III Oral Heparin Trial Design Nov 7, 2005
    About Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) develops in deep veins of the body, most often in the deep ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Docs blamed for DVT Oct 30, 2005
    By JACQUI THORNTON. DOCTORS are being blamed for the deaths of more than 60,000 hospital patients a year from Deep Vein Thrombosis. ...
    - The Sun,

    Take health precautions on long flights Nov 7, 2005
    ...of prescriptions. Another concern during flights of 10 hours or more is a condition known as Deep Vein Thrombosis. The condition ...
    - Inside Bay Area,

    Emisphere Technologies Provides 2005 Third Quarter Update Nov 10, 2005
    ...double blind, non-inferiority, multi-center study with the primary endpoint to prevent VTE, which consists of proximal deep vein thrombosis ("DVT") and ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    HEALTHIER SCOTLAND: INCREASE IN USE OF DRUG FOR THE RICH Nov 9, 2005
    ...variety of substances, there are medical implications of moving on to cocaine, especially if they inject, which can result in abscesses and deep vein thrombosis ...
    - Glasgow Daily Record,

    Venous thromboembolism in medical inpatients—the silent epidemic ... Nov 3, 2005
    Heit JA, O’Fallon WM, Petterson TM, et al. Relative impact of risk factors for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Arch ...
    - Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

    Boeing takes the long, 'wrong' way to record Nov 10, 2005
    Farrol Kahn, the director, said that there was an increased risk of medical incidents, including heart attacks and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). ...
    - Australian,

    Results of the largest clinical trial in type 2 diabetes patients ... Nov 14, 2005
    There were also small reported increases of pulmonary embolism (1.0% vs 0.7%) and deep vein thrombosis (1.4% vs 1.0%) associated with fenofibrate. ...
    - Medical News Today (press release),

    'QE2 will be centre of excellence' Nov 9, 2005
    ...as wide-ranging and common as asthma and chronic bronchitis, through to stroke or heart failure, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease or deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - Times 24,

    MEDIC TELLS MUM: Your girl's having panic attacks. You must stop ... Nov 4, 2005
    By Stephen White. TEENAGER Laura Seward collapsed and died from deep vein thrombosis hours after medical staff said she was suffering panic attacks. ...
    - Mirror.co.uk,

    Dying daughter 'fobbed off' Nov 5, 2005
    A TEENAGER suffering severe breathing difficulties collapsed and died of deep vein thrombosis hours after a nurse told her mother to "stop mollycoddling her". ...
    - Yorkshire Post Today,

    Senate strong despite absence of 2 senators Nov 7, 2005
    Heather Spicer was admitted Wednesday evening to Tucson Medical Center for a deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot, in her right arm, said Spicer, a ...
    - Arizona Daily Wildcat,

    Clinical Data on Thalidomide Reported in Recurrent Epithelial ... Nov 3, 2005
    ...between both groups. Adverse events observed were fatigue, constipation, peripheral neuropathy and deep vein thrombosis. "Based on ...
    - PR Newswire (press release),

    Public health service to fund live liver transplants Nov 8, 2005
    The surgery does have risks, it can cause the donor's blood to clot less effectively during surgery, and encourage deep vein thrombosis and blood clots in the ...
    - News-Medical.net,

    Teenage football fan found dead in bed from rare DVT Oct 24, 2005
    By Carl Butler, Daily Post. A 19-YEAR-old North Wales man has died from an extremely rare deep vein thrombosis. Shocked relatives ...
    - ic NorthWales,

    ODD SOUNDING Nov 6, 2005
    5 Deep vein thrombosis. Often confused with shallow vein thrombosis. We're not sure what this is, but any injury ending in "bosis" is bad news. ...
    - Bradenton Herald,

    Emisphere Provides Update on Phase III Oral Heparin Trial Design Nov 7, 2005
    Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) develops in deep veins of the body, most often in the deep veins of the legs, either above ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Hypertension relief on a long flight Nov 14, 2005
    Another concern during long flights of 10 hours or more is a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which are blood clots that can form in the legs. ...
    - Denver Post,

    Seat designer aims to transfer Lotus position Nov 8, 2005
    The benefit for the airline industry would be the potential reduction in exposure to deep-vein thrombosis, says leading cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jon Senkowsky ...
    - Flight International

    Record-Breaking 23-Hour Nonstop Flight Takes Off Nov 10, 2005
    Besides the claustrophobia, the increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and the epic bouts of jet lag, it sounds like a great step forward. ...
    - World Hum,

    Epithelial ovarian cancer, Topotecan plus Thalidomide more ... Nov 5, 2005
    ...both groups. Adverse events observed were fatigue, constipation, peripheral neuropathy and deep vein thrombosis. Thalidomide is ...
    - Xagena.it,

    Pharma companies in R&D battle as warfarin goes on Oct 25, 2005
    ...the patient potential for antithrombotic therapies is considerable as it covers a wide spectrum of diseases that range from deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary ...
    - Pharmaceutical Business Review

    Warning that doctors are failing DVT patients Nov 1, 2005
    Hospitals are failing to deal with the threat of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among patients, a study warns today (Tuesday). The condition ...
    - Life Style Extra,

    Warning that doctors are failing DVT patients Nov 1, 2005
    LIFE STYLE EXTRA (UK) - Hospitals are failing to deal with the threat of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among patients, a study warns today (Tuesday). ...
    - Life Style Extra,

    New DNA Mapping Project to Trace Genetic Ills Oct 26, 2005
    Certain haplotypes are known to have a role in diseases, including Alzheimer's, deep vein thrombosis, type 2 diabetes, and age-related macular degeneration, a ...
    - National Geographic,

    NHS set for live liver transplants Nov 7, 2005
    However, the surgery can cause the donor’s blood to clot less effectively during surgery, while other complications include deep vein thrombosis and blood ...
    - Times Online,

    Hospital patients facing blood clot danger -study Oct 31, 2005
    Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or blood clots in the legs, and pulmonary embolism, which most commonly occurs when the blood ...
    - Reuters.uk,

    Cult boss impotent, says lawyer Oct 28, 2005
    ...risk, but a sick man. He had a lumbar condition, emphysema, incontinence and deep-vein thrombosis. Despite objections from police ...
    - Sydney Morning Herald (subscription),

    Atypical Antipsychotics Increase Risk of Death for Dementia ... Oct 24, 2005
    This can lead to health problems for elderly people, including heart failure, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, edema, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary ...
    - PharmExec.com,

    Savient Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval to Market Soltamox(R ... Oct 31, 2005
    Soltamox should not be used in women who require concomitant use of coumarin-type anticoagulant, or in women with history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    Andrews seeks salvation in qualification Nov 5, 2005
    Twice in the space of four days, the Rangers centre-half will risk his patched up left knee, not to mention deep-vein thrombosis, for the Trinidad and Tobago ...
    - Sunday Herald,

    Orthofix earnings up on one-time gain Oct 27, 2005
    ...company. It related to Kinetic CI's PlexiPulse line of foot-pump products used for the prevention of deep-vein thrombosis. Under ...
    - Charlotte Business Journal,

    Autopsy: Clots killed teen in lockup Oct 26, 2005
    Whatever caused that scar did not contribute to Keisha’s death, Kokes said. The most likely cause of the clots is deep vein thrombosis — clots in the legs. ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

    Founder Dr. Ken M. Kengatharan Joins Athenagen to Lead Pre ... Nov 1, 2005
    ...to discovery and development of multiple drug candidates, two of which are under clinical evaluation in stress incontinence and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    DVT claims heard in the House of Lords Oct 28, 2005
    The families of eight British holidaymakers who suffered deep vein thrombosis (DVT) on flights have taken a legal claim for compensation to the highest court ...
    - Telegraph.co.uk,

    What happens when a music junkie reads the newspaper Oct 26, 2005
    ...hitting all 50 states! Who needs a home life when you got deep vein thrombosis? They’re at the Epicentre on Oct. 30. There was a ...
    - San Diego CityBEAT,

    Is aspirin really a miracle cure? Nov 4, 2005
    ...years which have claimed that the drug may also help treat other serious illnesses - including prostate cancer, heart disease, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and ...
    - Daily Mail - UK,

    DVT girl sent home to die Nov 4, 2005
    By ALASTAIR TAYLOR. A GIRL of 18 died of deep vein thrombosis following a family holiday — after medics TWICE failed to spot it. ...
    - The Sun,

    Hospital patients facing blood clot danger -study Oct 31, 2005
    ...''It is time medical societies, governments and people involved did something about it.'' Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or ...
    - NewKerala.com,

    FDA Approves ANGELIQ(R) to Treat Menopausal Moderate to Severe ... 03 Oct 2005
    WHI) study reported increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Medical innovations promise longer 03 Oct 2005
    ...there are multiple reasons for manu-facturing a prosthesis for an amputee, for example diseases such as arteriole sclerosis, deep vein thrombosis or diabetes ...
    - Mining Weekly

    NRG Energy, NTL, Telewest, TiVo 03 Oct 2005
    OFIX). Novamedix filed the case in 1992 over Kinetic's PlexiPulse line of foot pump products used to prevent deep-vein thrombosis. ...
    - Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

    Polk's death spotlights risk of pulmonary blood clots Sep 29, 2005
    Deep vein thrombosis, which affects up to 2 million people in the US, can cause death when a clot travels to the lungs. University ...
    - Tucson Citizen

    Fatal blood clots due to venous thrombosis claim over 500,000 ... Sep 19, 2005
    ...annual burden of fatal and non-fatal symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), exceeds ...
    - Medical News Today (press release)

    Orthofix reaches $75M settlement Sep 30, 2005
    The case was filed by Novamedix in 1992 and relates to KCI's PlexiPulse line of foot-pump products used for the prevention of deep-vein thrombosis. ...
    - Charlotte Business Journal

    Clots that can kill Sep 26, 2005
    Davis is one of an estimated 2 million Americans who each year develop deep vein thrombosis, a potentially fatal condition in which blood clots form in the ...
    - Newark Star Ledger

    Foresee the danger-II Sep 26, 2005
    The one of the main reasons of development of CVI is deep vein thrombosis in which blood flowing in the leg veins get clotted and thereby blocks the return ...
    - GreaterKashmir.com (press release)

    A Question Of Health Sep 27, 2005
    And should I worry about a swallowed penny? By Dr. Fred Kavalier. Q. I went to hospital last week with a suspected deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - Independent

    Fatal symptoms may have been masked Sep 30, 2005
    Peters' autopsy showed the blood clots in Polk's lungs emanated from a large clot - called a deep vein thrombosis - that formed in one of her legs. ...
    - Arizona Daily Star

    Updates, advisories and surprises Sep 30, 2005
    OFIX). Novamedix filed the case in 1992 over KCI's PlexiPulse line of foot pump products used to prevent deep-vein thrombosis. KCI ...
    - Investor's Business Daily (subscription)

    Heat related deaths increasing with hurricane Sep 29, 2005
    21 through Saturday, with half of those heat-related. "From heat exhaustion to heat stroke, and from heart attacks to deep vein thrombosis from being in a ...
    - Conroe Courier

    High-style the way for air travel Sep 29, 2005
    That eases pressure on the backs of passenger legs and lessens the conditions that could lead to deep vein thrombosis, a potentially fatal illness believed to ...
    - TVNZ

    Man sues police for arrest injury Sep 29, 2005
    He said he was recovering from suspected deep vein thrombosis in his legs at the time. He now has angina and is awaiting a heart bypass operation. ...
    - ic Coventry

    Critical Topics and Clinical Trials in Peripheral Vascular Care ... Sep 28, 2005
    ...venous thromboembolism. Mr. Bloom died in Iraq two years ago of problems linked to deep vein thrombosis or DVT. DVT occurs when ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Row grounds study on DVT flight link Sep 25, 2005
    A GROUNDBREAKING Australian study on the link between long-haul flights and deep vein thrombosis has been abandoned after a bureaucratic standoff between two ...
    - Brisbane Courier Mail

    Celgene cancer drug clinical trial suspended - WSJ Sep 27, 2005
    Journal cited two other people familiar with the study as saying it was suspended when a higher incidence of blood clots -- or deep-vein thrombosis -- was seen ...
    - Reuters

    How to stay healthy Sep 23, 2005
    ...gastroenteritis and stomach bugs top the list of potential health woes for travellers, other dangers range from parasites and deep-vein thrombosis to motorbike ...
    - Globe and Mail

    Suicide pact of web pair Sep 28, 2005
    ...before. The court also heard she had told doctors she suffered from leukaemia and deep vein thrombosis but no test results were found.
    - ic SouthLondon.co.uk

    DVT study ‘cover-up’ (Australian) Sep 25, 2005
    ...and Immigration over who is to blame for killing off a ground-breaking study on the link between long-haul flights and deep vein thrombosis, the Australian ...
    - AustralianDoctor.com (subscription)

    Trial of Celgene cancer drug halted Sep 28, 2005
    Two people familiar with the study say it was suspended when a higher incidence of blood clots -- or deep-vein thrombosis -- was seen in participants, the Wall ...
    - United Press International

    Star player's death stuns UA Sep 27, 2005
    ...doctor speculated. Polk's cause of death is known medically as a pulmonary thromboembolism, due to a deep vein thrombosis. That ...
    - Arizona Daily Star

    Eisai Announces Exclusive In-License of All US Promotional Rights ... Sep 27, 2005
    In the United States, Fragmin® is indicated for prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients undergoing ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    National Quality Forum Receives $3 Million Grant from the Robert ... Sep 26, 2005
    ...prevention, ambulatory care, acute care hospitals, cancer care, palliative and hospice care, and specific conditions such as diabetes and deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Launch of New Drugs From Bayer and Boehringer Ingelheim will ... Sep 19, 2005
    Complications that can arise from thrombosis include acute coronary syndrome, acute ischemic stroke, and deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism. ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Celgene Cancer Drug Clinical Trial Suspended -- WSJ Sep 28, 2005
    The Journal cited two other people familiar with the study as saying it was suspended when a higher incidence of deep-vein thrombosis was seen in participants. ...
    - Cancerpage.com

    Gear up for a long journey Sep 18, 2005
    People with long standing diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease or with a previous history of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) are more vulnerable to DVT and ...
    - Calcutta Telegraph

    Obesity Strongly Linked To Pulmonary Embolism And Deep Venous ... Sep 9, 2005
    Study (February 25, 2003) -- A study of long-term, low-dose warfarin to prevent the recurrence of the blood clotting disorders deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    Gentium SpA Announces Initiation of Independent Phase I/II Study ... Sep 21, 2005
    Defibrotide has been on the market in Italy since 1986, initially as a treatment for deep vein thrombosis and currently as a preventive for vascular disease ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    Possis Medical, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter Results; Company Meets ... Sep 20, 2005
    Possis Medical also plans to seek FDA approval later in fiscal 2006 to start an IDE clinical study of AngioJet treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    ARIXTRA(R) Showed Comparable Efficacy to LOVENOX(R)/CLEXANE(R) ... Sep 5, 2005
    500,000 people worldwide have received ARIXTRA for prevention of venous thrombolic events (VTE), and for treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    He collapses in hospital and dies Sep 12, 2005
    ...pneumonia. During his stay in hospital, he did not show any symptoms and signs of pulmonary thromboembolism and deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - Electric New Paper

    Cold feet from adrenal leiomyosarcoma Aug 31, 2005
    ...of tumour from the IVC. Thrombosis of the IVC is seen in less than 2% of patients with deep vein thrombosis. 2 The usual cause is ...
    - Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine

    A Hart-stopping performance Sep 17, 2005
    ...a headset. "I am unable to stand for very long," said Mack, still recovering from deep-vein thrombosis in his leg. Defensive coordinator ...
    - Ventura County Star (subscription)

    Widow Of NBC Reporter David Bloom Raises Awareness Of DVT Sep 22, 2005
    Bloom said. Melanie Bloom now knows that David had developed a blood clot deep in his leg, known as deep-vein thrombosis. It was ...
    - NBC 10.com

    Junkie cleared of murder of 92 year-old woman Sep 19, 2005
    ...wound. Mrs Ansell was rushed to hospital but died 20 days later of deep vein thrombosis which flared up as a result of her injuries. ...
    - Life Style Extra

    Vernalis Signs Agreement with Diosynth Biotechnology for Phase III ... Sep 22, 2005
    ...diseases. These include acute myocardial infarction (AMI), peripheral arterial occlusion, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    Amado Ruiz-Razura, MD to Present ACCUFUSER(R) Pump Study at ... Sep 19, 2005
    ...sedentary recovery after a procedure like abdominoplasty carries a higher risk of such complications as pneumonia, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis ...
    - Business Wire (press release)

    FDA Safety Labeling Changes: Camptosar, Keppra, Prempro/Premphase Sep 21, 2005
    ...estrogen and estrogen-progestin therapy to an increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and venous thromboembolism (VTE; deep vein thrombosis [DVT] and ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Highline clinic to assist patients using warfarin Sep 17, 2005
    The clinic provides patients with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary emboli, peripheral vascular disease, artificial valves ...
    - TheNewsTribune.com (subscription)

    Obesity Ups Risk of Pulmonary Embolism, DVT Sep 9, 2005
    9, 2005 -- New research shows that obesity makes men and women more likely to develop two blood clotting problems -- deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary ...
    - WebMD

    New Stroke Guidelines Recommend Multidisciplinary Rehab Sep 2, 2005
    Patients walk 50 feet daily to prevent deep vein thrombosis. There is implementation of anticoagulant therapy in ischemic strokes ...
    - MedPage Today

    Fruitflow(TM) Set to Have Major Impact on Health Food & Drink ... Sep 15, 2005
    ...of maintaining a healthy circulation - shown by the wide-spread self prescription of aspirin and the media coverage of issues such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT ...
    - NPIcenter (press release)

    Travel Socks are Plane Good Looking Sep 14, 2005
    They help prevent swelling, discomfort and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) while at the same time energising legs, meaning that even though you may have been ...
    - Thread

    Parker & Waichman, LLP Files Application Requesting Designation of ... Sep 1, 2005
    Ortho Evra has been associated with potentially fatal side effects including strokes, pulmonary emboli, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis and heart attacks. ...
    - PrimeZone (press release)

    THROMBOSIS SECONDARY TO MEDROXYPROGESTERONE IN PATIENT AT RISK FOR ... Aug 31, 2005
    OBJECTIVE: To report a case in which a young woman receiving medroxyprogesterone acetate injections developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after prolonged travel ...
    - The Journal of Pharmacy Technology

    For these three, time to go to work Sep 2, 2005
    ...elevated. Mack was hospitalized in August with deep-vein thrombosis, a condition characterized by blood clots deep in the body. ...
    - Ventura County Star (subscription)

    Study Finds Newer Blood Thinner Safer Sep 5, 2005
    The drug, which is already used to prevent a type of blood clot in the legs known as deep vein thrombosis, is cheaper than standard treatment, Yusuf said.
    - Washington Post

    Glaxo drug safer than Sanofi's Lovenox -study Sep 5, 2005
    ...$16.5 million). The drug is used at the moment to prevent deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery. But Yusuf ...
    - Reuters

    New era breast cancer drug for Scotland Sep 12, 2005
    Tamoxifen can have side ef-fects such as menopausal symptoms and increased risk of a blood clot in the leg, deep vein thrombosis.
    - The Herald

    Woman Sues “Birth Control� Patch Manufacturer for Pulmonary ... Sep 13, 2005
    ...review expressed concerns about Ortho Evra causing venous thromboembolisms, stating: “Post-marketing surveillance for DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and PE ...
    - Lifesite

    ECS: Arixtra Halves Major Bleeding Events in Acute Coronary ... Sep 5, 2005
    5-Arixtra (fondaparinux), the anti-coagulant approved to prevent deep vein thrombosis, halved the rate of major bleeding events, compared with Lovenox ...
    - MedPage Today

    DVT mystery of holiday mother, 36, who died after flight Sep 12, 2005
    ..."There has been a lot of publicity about deep vein thrombosis and the fact that it can be caused by air travel and a lack of movement in the limbs. ...
    - Telegraph.co.uk

    READY, JET SET, GO Sep 2, 2005
    ...many planemates as possible.' Waseem says, this ensures that he makes new friends, "I walk around a fair bit which helps avoid deep vein thrombosis and helps ...
    - Times of India

    Denis Horgan Sep 2, 2005
    Walk around., Take a hike. Stroll the aisles. Venous thromboembolism or deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) are real. Walking reduces the risk. Exercise. ...
    - Hartford Courant

    How we escape from modern life Sep 4, 2005
    Although the focus of media attention has been on deep vein thrombosis, the World Health Organisation is aware that it is infectious disease that is most ...
    - ic Wales

    FDA Safety Labeling Changes: Activella, Duramorph PF, Nutropin Sep 7, 2005
    ...linked use of oral conjugated estrogens (CE) to increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal ...
    - Medscape (subscription)

    Film session provides positives for Pacifica Sep 6, 2005
    The walking man: After being regulated to a chair with his left leg elevated to combat deep-vein thrombosis, Mack was on his feet throughout St. ...
    - Ventura County Star (subscription)

    Special stockings knock the socks off blood clots Sep 1, 2005
    ...clots when flying. These clots typically form in the thigh or calf in a process called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). They can produce ...
    - Macleans

    Cocoa: Doesn’t Taste Like Red Wine But Has Benefits Like It! Sep 14, 2005
    ...categories.". Research out of the Netherlands has shown that your blood type can increase the risk of suffering deep vein thrombosis (DVT). ...
    - MedIndia

    This drug helps prevent dangerous clotting Sep 4, 2005
    ...clotting. Coumadin is also used to treat deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs) or pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs). ...
    - Charlotte Observer

    'Drug addict killer' in court Sep 15, 2005
    Snaresbrook Crown Court heard Mrs Ansell, known as Joyce, was rushed to Chase Farm Hospital, but died 20 days later from deep vein thrombosis, which flared up ...
    - Enfield and Haringey Independent

    Momenta seeks OK for generic of Sanofi's Lovenox Aug 30, 2005
    2004, according to Momenta. Lovenox treats deep vein thrombosis or blood clots and acute coronary syndrome. Aventis, which was bought ...
    - Reuters AlertNet

    Momenta leads sector's slide Aug 30, 2005
    Momenta said that Lovenox, which is used to prevent deep vein thrombosis and acute coronary syndromes, had sales of $2.4 billion in 2004. ...
    - MarketWatch

    Momenta Pharmaceuticals Announces Abbreviated New Drug Application ... Aug 30, 2005
    Approved for the prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and treatment of acute coronary syndromes, Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium injection) is a widely ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)




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