Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk of Cancer, Reduced Cognitive Function, Increased Risk of Blood Clots
People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea are at an increased risk of cancer and emboli, and a decline in cognitive functions.
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Clinical Trial for Endovascular System Begins
Boston Scientific has begun enrollment in a clinical trial comparing use of the EkoSonic Endovascular System (EKOS) in combination with anticoagulation to anticoagulation alone for the treatment of acute, intermediate-high-risk pulmonary embolism.
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In ER, Pulmonary Embolism Causes Less than 1% of Syncope
Pulmonary embolism was responsible for syncope in just 0.06% to 0.55% of patients treatd in emergency rooms, according to a JAMA Internal Medicine study.
Missing Even a Little Sleep Can Result in a Car Accident
A report conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drivers who had missed just an hour or so of sleep were at an elevated risk of getting into an accident.
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Pulmonary Embolism May Cause Syncope in Some Elderly
About one of every six patients hospitalized for a first episode of syncope has a pulmonary embolism, according to a NEJM published study.
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Insmed Reaches Agreement with AstraZeneca for Potential Bronchiectasis Therapy
Insmed Incorporated has disclosed a licensing agreement with AstraZeneca for the global rights to AZD7986, a new oral drug that may help treat rare pulmonary diseases.
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ICU Use Tied to More Invasive Procedures, Higher Costs
While ICU utilization was not associated with significant differences in hospital mortality, it was associated with more invasive procedures and higher costs, a JAMA Internal Medicine study reports.
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Tesla Autopilot Saves Man After Pulmonary Embolism
According to an article by Slate, a Tesla Model X successfully self-piloted itself to a Missouri hospital after its 37-year-old owner suffered a pulmonary embolism.
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Edoxaban May Be Effective for VTE
The oral direct factor Xa inhibitor, edoxaban, may be as effective as warfarin for the prevention of symptomatic recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE).
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Edoxaban Safe, Effective for Extended Prevention of Recurrent VTE
Extended treatment with the oral anticoagulant edoxaban prevented recurrent venous thromboembolism and led to fewer major bleeding events than warfarin.
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Unrecognized Pulmonary Hypertension in Pulmonary Embolism Patients
A retrospective study suggests that there is insufficient follow-up in pulmonary embolism patients who have a high risk of developing chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
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Pulmonary Embolism Treatment Widely Used, Despite Uncertain Benefit
Almost one-in-six pulmonary embolism patients are treated with inferior vena caval (IVC) filters, despite uncertain benefits.
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IVCF Use Up in Older Patients with Pulmonary Embolism
The use of inferior vena caval filters (IVCFs) for pulmonary embolism (PE) increased from 1999 through 2010, according to research.
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Risk of Pulmonary Embolism from Ultrasound
According to Yale researchers, patients being screened for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) using an ultrasound have a rare but serious risk of pulmonary embolism.
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New Antithrombotic Guideline Update for VTE Treatment
In a new evidence-based guideline, experts from the American College of Chest Physicians provide 53 updated recommendations for appropriate treatment of patients with VTE.
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