Hence, discovering an association between variables does not prove a causative relationship. Here, a correlation between triglyceride levels and the risk of heart disease does not prove that triglycerides cause heart disease. Nor does it prove that lowering them will prevent disease. Interestingly, whe...
In some cases, patients will be referred to a specialist when a child is diagnosed with a more serious disease, but the primary care pediatrician continues to play an important role in coordinating care and keeping an eye on the overall health of the child. While many are drawn to the fiel...
In healthy conditions, blood clots, which includes venous and arterial clots, form to prevent blood loss after an injury to a blood vessel. However, in some circumstances, hemostatic signaling becomes dysregulated and excessive blood clotting or abnormal clots that obstruct blood flow can form.1,2...
Heart disease symptoms differ from person to person. Those who experience chest pain or shortness of breath have a chance to receive life-saving treatment in a hospital. For others, unfortunately, sudden cardiac arrest and death are the first symptoms of heart disease they experience. What Are ...
Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are the most abundant cell in vessels. Earlier experiments have found that VSMCs possess high plasticity. Vascular injury stimulates VSMCs to switch into a dedifferentiated type, also known as synthetic VSMCs, with a
While some effects of substance abuse on the eyes are irreversible, quitting drugs and alcohol can prevent further damage and, in some cases, restore eye health. Steps to protect vision include: Seeking professional treatment for addiction.
Once inside, your cup should spring open and rest against the walls of your vagina. It forms a seal to prevent leaks. The blood then simply drips into the cup. If the cup doesn't open or feels uncomfortable, try to rotate it a little. Used correctly, you shouldn’t feel it. ...
The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken SS Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland, dives in an undated photograph. OceanGate Expeditions/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) - The owner of the submersible that went missing d...
63 The cost and need for subcutaneous administration are the major barriers to the use of LMWH in the outpatient setting. Thromboprophylaxis with a DOAC in outpatients starting chemotherapy who had a Khorana score of 2 or more were evaluated in the Apixaban to Prevent Venous Thromboembolism in ...
When a blood vessel in your brain narrows, it slows blood flow to other parts of your brain. The result is pain, seizures, headaches, and sometimes even death. Hemorrhagic stroke and ischemic stroke are two types of blood clots in the brain. Brain blood clots are rare, affecting around1 ...