More Blood and Blood Disorders News

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  Nurses Learn How to Get Patients to Say ‘Yes’ to Blood Thinners

  Online training aims to make sure those hospitalized get treatment to prevent dangerous...

  • Posted August 17, 2017
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  Medical Reality Catches Up to Science Fiction

  Scientists unveil their Star Trek-like 'tricorder' to track human health

  • Posted August 2, 2017
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  Catheters Often to Blame for Blood Infections After Dialysis

  Study included almost all outpatient dialysis centers in the United States

  • Posted June 30, 2017
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  U.S. Hospitals Still Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics: Study

  1 in 5 patients experiences side effects from the drugs, which often aren't necessary

  • Posted June 15, 2017
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  For Diabetics, Nasal Powder Fixed Severe Low Blood Sugar

  New product much easier to use than rescue injections, researcher says

  • Posted June 13, 2017
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  Can Folks With Type 2 Diabetes Forgo the Finger Stick?

  Self-monitoring of blood sugar had no effect on long-term glucose levels in those not...

  • Posted June 12, 2017
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  More Evidence Ties Gum Health to Stroke Risk

  Study shows increasing risk of brain blockage with more severe gum disease

  • Posted February 23, 2017
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  Sickle Cell Trait in Blacks Can Skew Diabetes Test Results

  Inaccurate reading may affect diagnosis and treatment of the blood sugar disease, study says

  • Posted February 7, 2017
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  Blood Levels of Meat-Linked Chemical Tied to Odds of Heart Trouble

  Produced when meat, eggs and dairy are digested, TMAO may trigger plaque buildup in...

  • Posted January 11, 2017
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  Blood Shortage Prompts Red Cross Call for Donations

  Says decline in donors seen over holidays

  • Posted January 6, 2017
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