According to a study, women who use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers coupled with hormonal contraception appear to have a slightly elevated risk of blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Brussels [Belgium], September 15 (ANI): Obese women who take oestrogen and progestin-containing oral contraceptives have a 24-fold greater risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to non-obese women who do not use the medicines.
Washington [US], April 13 (ANI): A new study has suggested that people with cancer and non-O blood types, such as types A, B, and AB, face an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), or blood clots in the veins, three months after their initial diagnosis.
Boston (Massachusetts) [US], May 2 (ANI): A new study presented at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, found that the percentage of patients undergoing esophagectomy for cancer who suffer Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) post-operatively is much higher than previously reported, with as many as 24 per