Orthofix reaches $75M settlement Oct 2, 2005
"The result of the litigation will allow us to continue our focus as a leader in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in nonambulatory patients," says Orthofix Chief Executive Charles Federico. "We believe we have the finest products available anywhere in the world for this important post-surgical treatment.". (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Fatal symptoms may have been masked Oct 1, 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. Why that occurred could be revealed by the results of toxicology and tissue tests that may not be back for several weeks. (FOX 11, AZ)
Orthofix Announces Settlement in KCI Patent Suit Oct 1, 2005
Orthofix Group President and CEO Charlie Federico said: "Novamedix is glad to have this matter resolved. We pursued this case for over 13 years because it was in the best interest of our shareholders and because it related to an important product line for our Company. The result of the litigation will allow us to continue our focus as a leader in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in non-ambulatory patients. We believe we have the finest products available anywhere in the world for this... (Yahoo Finance -- Medical Equipment & Supplies)
Heat related deaths increasing with hurricane Sep 30, 2005
"Death was heat-imposed with other medical conditions. Three other heat-related deaths came from what Moriarty said was storm-related stress and medical problems, including a 93-year-old woman who died at the Best Western Motel at Interstate 45 and FM 1097 in Willis. Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Edie Connelly said one death she pronounced Sept. 22 was "definitely heat related," while a second on that same date probably was due to the heat. In the first incident, a 68-year-old evacuee was... (Conroe Courier, TX)
Dade Behring Receives FDA Clearance for Use of Its Stratus(R) CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer Assay as an Aid in the Diagnosis of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) (Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism) Sep 29, 2005
28, 2005--Dade Behring (NASDAQ: - ) has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of its Stratus CS Acute Care(TM) D-dimer assay as an aid in the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE), (deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE)) ... Deep Vein Thrombosis: Advancing Awareness to Protect Patient Lives. (Yahoo Finance -- Scientific & Technical Instr.)
Son sees mom die in Rita gridlock Sep 29, 2005
Ravi arrived in hospital three hours later to find his mother dead of deep vein thrombosis -- a condition that develops when a person is sitting in a cramped position for too long. They can develop a blood clot, which can spread to disrupt a major organ. Rajeshwari's clot travelled to her lungs. (Calgary Herald, Canada)
Blood clot cause of Polk's death Sep 28, 2005
Polk's cause of death is known medically as a pulmonary thromboembolism, due to a deep vein thrombosis. That means a blood clot formed in one of the large veins inside one of her legs, then traveled to the right side of her heart, from where it passed into her lung, blocking her circulation and causing her sudden death. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Eisai Announces Exclusive In-License of All U.S. Promotional Rights for Fragmin(R), an Injectable Anti-Clotting Agent Sep 28, 2005
In the United States, Fragmin(R) is indicated for prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients undergoing hip replacement surgery, in at-risk patients undergoing abdominal surgery or in at-risk acutely ill patients whose mobility is severely restricted. Fragmin(R) is also approved for prophylaxis of ischemic complications resulting from unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction (heart attack), when used with aspirin. (PR Newswire)
* All the comforts of home while flying Sep 21, 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 be exacerbated by sitting in the same position for long periods of time. In-flight entertainment is also set to move in leaps and bounds, with connectivity to the Internet the main area of research. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Obesity Strongly Linked To Pulmonary Embolism And Deep Venous Thrombosis Sep 10, 2005
The American Journal of Medicine, researchers analyzed over 20 years of patient records compiled by the National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) to investigate the potential risk of obesity in venous thromboembolism. The investigators concluded that obesity is an independent risk factor for venous thromboembolic disease in men as well as women, particularly those under age 40. (Science Daily)
Study Finds Newer Blood Thinner Safer Sep 7, 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. The study was paid for by the makers of the drugs. (ABC 7 News, DC - Health)
ARIXTRA(R) Showed Comparable Efficacy to LOVENOX(R)/CLEXANE(R) with Significantly Less Major Bleeding in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes Sep 6, 2005
Approximately 500,000 people worldwide have received ARIXTRA for prevention of venous thrombolic events (VTE), and for treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) ... ARIXTRA is approved in the United States (U.S.) for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), in patients undergoing surgery for hip fracture (including extended prophylaxis), knee replacement, hip replacement, and in... (PR Newswire)
The risk in being risk-free Aug 21, 2005
The report went on to say that the AP had done a study and found that the rate of blood clots, medically referred to as deep vein thrombosis or DVTs, was higher among patch users than birth-control pill users. Now, I was just waking up and my brain was still a little fuzzy, but, even in that state, something seemed wrong with that statement. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Cocoa Is The New Red Wine: Shows Benefits For Coronary Heart Disease Aug 13, 2005
Research out of the Netherlands has shown that your blood type can increase the risk of suffering deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Blood types in humans include A, B, AB or O. The study showed that people with blood type A, B or AB had an increased risk of DVT.. (Science Daily)
Promising Therapies For Haemophilia & Heart Disease Aug 12, 2005
Wagner went on to report, "Blood clotting is an intricately balanced process. Blood clots in the heart or brain can result in a heart attack or stroke. Our studies in mouse models have shown that inhibition of P-selectin reduces atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and the work of our collaborators shows that the events leading to deep vein thrombosis are reduced. P-selectin inhibitors have also been shown to be anti-thrombotic in early human trials". Measurement of P-selectin levels in... (Science Daily)
Patients Benefit From Blood Clot Research Aug 11, 2005
Australian traveller's will likely be a part of the study under auspicious of the World Health Organisation to identify ways to minimise the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT, a blood clot deep in the vein usually the leg) during long haul flights ... (June 15, 2005) -- People who don't wear graduated compression stockings when they fly are more than 12 times more likely to develop Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) than those who do, according to a research review. (Science Daily)
Possis Medical Reports Third Quarter Results Jul 23, 2005
In addition, the Company is continuing to work with key clinical researchers to define the parameters of future clinical studies of the AngioJet System for treating deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and currently expects to conduct an FDA-approved investigational device exemption (IDE) clinical trial of one or both of these applications, starting in fiscal 2006. New Product Releases. (Investors Business Daily)
Possis Medical, Inc. Expands its AngioJet(R) Rheolytic(TM) Thrombectomy Product Line by Releasing Two New Specialized Catheters Jul 21, 2005
As Possis moves forward to explore the potential treatment of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT), it is likely that the DVX catheter will be the preferred investigational device for any clinical studies. In the heart, the arteries are small and the clot is usually very fresh so less power is needed to clear a vessel. (Yahoo Finance -- Medical Equipment & Supplies)
Celebrity Drug Ads, at a Glance Jul 18, 2005
--Olympic skater Tara Lipinski, former vice President Dan Quayle, and ex-Jethro Tull singer Ian Anderson all discussed deep vein thrombosis, or dangerous blood clots, for Aventis, maker of blood thinner Lovenox. --"Wonder Woman" star Linda Carter discussed irritable bowel syndrome for Zellnarm maker Novartis. (Yahoo Finance -- Major Drugs)
Dascenzo: Niekro still thinking strikeout Jul 17, 2005
"Forty wasn't the really significant number -- it was just another birthday," Niekro said Friday night while visiting Durham Bulls Athletic Park to help promote awareness of Deep Vein Thrombosis, a blood clot that can form in your legs and sometimes move to your lungs, where it might be fatal ... Mention Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Niekro grows stern and serious, more like he did in the eighth and ninth innings against would-be knuckleball hitters. (Herald Sun)
BUYINS.NET: Naked Short Web Site announces MDLK, MSPD, MTMD, PCU, PSMT, PSRC have also been ... Jul 16, 2005
Microtek also offers a line of products and supplies used to clean a procedural room; encapsulation products for the management of infectious and hazardous waste, including absorbent powders, which convert infectious liquid waste to a solid form; venodyne pneumatic pumps and disposable compression sleeves used in reducing deep vein thrombosis, decanters used for sterile transfer of fluids, disposable pouches or fluid-control products that are attached to patient drapes to collect fluids; and... (Lima Post, Peru)
Bulls pull out close victory Jul 16, 2005
Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, in town to promote awareness of deep vein thrombosis, threw the ceremonial first pitch. . (Herald Sun)
Dascenzo: Musings worth mulling Jul 15, 2005
Niekro is in Durham to promote Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness. Yes, he's expected to sign autographs, and memorabilia freaks keep telling me that if you have an autograph of anyone in the Baseball Hall of Fame, it's worth something. (Herald Sun)
Stockings: The dress for flights Jul 14, 2005
People who take long flights may want to wear graduated-compression stockings when they fly; those who don't are considerably more likely to suffer deep vein thrombosis, blood clots in the veins of the legs that can be fatal if they travel to the pulmonary arteries ... But Lee added that even though all participants in the studies were given the customary advice, those who did not wear graduated-compression stockings were still more than 12 times as likely to develop deep vein thrombosis as... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Natural calcium sources pose potential problems Jul 7, 2005
I have been diagnosed with chronic deep vein thrombosis that requires medications to adjust how my blood clots. As a result, I have been on Coumadin for many years. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Stay alert to prevent health problems Jul 3, 2005
Deep vein thrombosis usually occurs in one leg a few hours to about two days after a trip. The symptoms of DVT are. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Exercise on long flights lessens chance of blood clots in legs Jul 3, 2005
It is because she is trying to prevent deep vein thrombosis, a condition in which a blood clot forms in a leg vein. The clot blocks blood flow, usually causing swelling and pain in the leg, but the outcome can be far more serious: Complications from DVT kill almost 200,000 Americans a year, more than AIDS and breast cancer combined. (The Clarion-Ledger)
