A total 1,880 people were restrained or secluded across Ireland's mental health centres last year, according to a report from the Mental Health Commission. In response to an increase in the use of mechanical restraint – hand and leg cuffs – by a…
A blister is a fluid-filled sac that occurs when an upper layer of skin is injured. The fluid, which is generally clear, comes from the injured tissue. When the fluid pools, a blister forms and acts as a barrier, protecting…
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The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback played with a “superficial” blood clot that turned into something much more serious. Where did things go wrong? Over the weekend, it was announced that the NFL and the NFL Players Association would be launching a…
During this surgery, one or more incisions are made over the damaged veins, and the vein is tied off (ligated). If the ligation cuts off a faulty valve and the vein and valves below the faulty valve are healthy, the…
A recent study shows that pelvic imaging using computed tomography (CT) examinations are not necessary for diagnosing patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) and eliminating this exam can significantly reduce a patient's exposure to excessive radiation dose. CT venography of the…
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sidelined after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and bilateral pulmonary emboli. His diagnosis highlights an important health concern: Blood clots can affect people of all ages and activity levels, and recognizing the…
Scientists in Sweden have identified three inherited genetic variants associated with a greater chance of developing blood clots in the veins, including deep veins in the legs. The findings help explain why clotting risk differs between people, even when they…
Patients with persistent blood clots require frequent medical interventions just to survive. Yet despite this critical need, there have been few advancements in how these patients are treated. That will change thanks to a pioneering effort at the University of…
Illustrations of device // Video Newswise — Patients with persistent blood clots require frequent medical interventions just to survive. Yet despite this critical need, there have been few advancements in how these patients are treated. That will change thanks to a pioneering…
Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and other blood clots: causes, warning signs and treatment.
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