What to know about deep vein thrombosis

Medically reviewed by Andrew Gonzalez, M.D., J.D., MPH — Written by Adam Felman — Updated on April 29, 2020 Definition Symptoms Complications Causes and risk factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood clots form, typically, in a deep...

Is it safe to fly with a blood clot?

Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, D.O. — Written by Jenna Fletcher on August 13, 2020 What is a blood clot? DVT risk factors Symptoms Prevention Flying with DVT Flying with a PE Summary People have an increased risk of developing a blood clot when traveling long...

A surprising protein player in diabetes

August 28, 2020 Source: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University Summary: A study of pancreatic beta cells has found a link between a commonly found protein, a subset of switched-off genes and the development of diabetes. Share: FULL...