Thrombosis: Vein Thrombosis, Thrombosis Symptoms, Venous Thrombosis, Veins, Thrombosis Treatment and Blood Clots

The Raconteurs Live at Bonnaroo 2008 Blue Veins

(February 26, 2008 – Insidermedicine) From Chicago – A review of published stem cell research underscores its promise for the treatment of inflammatory and heart disease. Adult stem cells are derived from tissues throughout the body and function as a reservoir to replace damaged or aging cells. The researchers noted that while no randomized clinical trials have been performed on patients with inflammatory or heart disease, the use of stem cells may have a potent disease remitting effect. From Pittsburgh – Switching to another antidepressant medicine and adding cognitive psychotherapy is beneficial for teenagers who suffer from depression who do not initially respond to an SSRI type of antidepressant. In a study of over 300 teenagers with depression that did not initially respond ssris, those who received cognitive behavioral therapy in addition to switching medication types, had a higher rate of clinical response than those who received only a change in medicine. And finally, back to Chicago – Treating anemia with a class of drugs known as erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (esas) may raise the risk of developing venous thrombosis. Researchers analyzed 38 trials involving over 8000 patients and found a 57% increase risk of VTE in those taking esas, compared with taking a placebo. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

Soca In Meh Veins – Alison Hinds (Barbados Soca 2008)

From Auckland – While taking hormone replacement therapy is known to raise the risk of venous thrombosis, the route of administration appears to influence this risk. In a meta-analysis of 17 studies, the use of oral hormone replacement therapy raised the risk of developing a blood clot by a factor of 2.5. However, when therapy was given by dermal administration, the risk was no different than that observed in those who were not taking the therapy. From Winston Salem – The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a warning to both commercial and recreational pilots as well as air traffic controllers regarding the smoking cessation medication Chantix. The concerns arise from the nearly 1000 reported cases of significant side effects associated with the medication, including reports of seizure, suicide, and heart attack. And finally from Sydney – Removing colours and preservatives from food may help those with ADHD. According to the British Medical Journal, data published in 2007 demonstrated that non-hyperactive children were significantly more hyperactive after they ate a mixture of food colourings and a preservative. The European Food Safety Authority reviewed over a dozen studies that reported a similar association. For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Dr. Susan Sharma.