A blood clot, or thrombus, is a collection of blood cells that forms inside a blood vessel, impeding blood flow. Rarely, a blood clot may form in the abdomen. Doctors refer to this as mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT). An MVT is so-called because it involves a thrombus in the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) in the […]
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Rates of catheter-associated bloodstream infection were high among inpatients with COVID-19 infection, with similar rates observed between those with midline catheters vs peripherally inserted central catheters. Results of a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control indicate that inpatients with COVID-19 infection are at increased risk for catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSIs). Previous studies
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You can get a rash from a band-aid if you’re allergic to latex, rubber, or other adhesive bandage materials. But there are alternative options. Many bandages use adhesives to help them stick to your skin and cover wounds. But it’s possible to be allergic to the materials in these adhesives. It’s also possible to be allergic
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The risk of a blood clot breaking off and traveling around the body is highest within the first 4 weeks after it initially forms. However, healthcare professionals are unsure of exactly how long it takes for a blood clot to travel around the body. The above timeframe comes from an older 2014 article from the
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Millions of people die from different types of cancer every year. Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center say daily intake of vitamin D could help reduce cancer death risk by 12%. Scientists found that taking vitamin D daily was especially beneficial for people ages 70 and older, and in those who started taking
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A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging technique that uses small amounts of radioactive substances. Doctors may use PET scans in chemotherapy treatments for cancer. PET scans help doctors to determine whether the organs and tissues of the body are working properly. The procedure can identify any changes in blood flow, metabolism,
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Complications and costs of peripheral IV failure. Stay informed on PIVC practice. Potential bloodstream infections can originate at any insertion site. While peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion is considered a simple procedure, the facts about PIVC failure are troubling. Discover more about the scope of the challenges surrounding PIVCs in a clinical evidence summary of
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Some people experience leg pain after a heart ablation procedure at the insertion site of the catheter. Alternatively, they may have an allergic reaction to the medication they receive alongside the procedure. A heart ablation involves a doctor using a catheter, which is a thin tube, to stop abnormal electrical signals from traveling through the
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Breast and blood cancer survivors could have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Researchers report that survivors of blood cancer had the highest risk and developed changes in the size and function of their heart. Breast cancer survivors also had an elevated risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Breast and blood cancer survivors might
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