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Key to blood clotting discovered
(BBC 06/06/2009)
Scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism that is key to regulating the way blood clots. The team from Harvard University, writing in the journal Science, said the finding could help treat people who have blood-clotting disorders. If blood clots too much, people can develop a potentially fatal thrombosis; too little and they can bleed to death. UK experts said the research was important and could help develop new treatments for blood disorders.
Discovery could block blood clots
(BBC 25/01/2009)
Scientists find a potential way to prevent blood clots in arteries which can cause heart attacks.
Flu jab reduces risk of deep vein thrombosis on long flights
(Daily Mail 10/11/2008)
Dr Joseph Emmerich, from the University Paris Descartes, said: 'Our study suggests for the first time that vaccination against influenza may reduce the risk of venous thrombotic embolism (VTE). The reason why flu jabs help to prevent vein clots is unclear, but they could stop infection thickening the blood or dampen down harmful inflammation [more research required].
Clot drug 'could save thousands'
(BBC 21/04/2008)
Wider use of a new medication to prevent blood clots could save thousands of lives a year, say campaigners.
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