When we think about health, we often focus on skin, energy, or weight. But if you’re ignoring what’s happening in the toilet ...

Signs of pancreatic cancer are tough to spot, and early detection and treatment are key. If you have these pancreatic cancer ...

Everyone experiences nosebleeds at some point, but nosebleeds with no known cause can be a sign of hemophilia, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This can happen when a blood ...

Blood clots begin forming when a blood vessel is damaged and nearby cell fragments (called platelets) begin clumping together and adhering to a protein in the blood known as fibrin, explains Dr ...

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a groundbreaking AI-powered technology that can non-invasively monitor platelet activity in real time, detecting potentially deadly blood clots.

Blood clots in the arms can cause swelling, pain or discoloration of the arms just like in the legs. "What we see most commonly are patients who recently traveled. They spend 10 or 12 hours in the ...

Genetic research in Sweden has unveiled three new gene variants that dramatically increase the risk of venous blood clots, sometimes by up to 180%. These discoveries build on existing knowledge of ...

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Both blood clots and pulmonary embolisms require immediate medical attention. Dr. Josh Sibille, Lafayette-born vascular surgeon at Ochsner in Louisiana, treats patients for this condition often.