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Deep vein thrombosis: The serious side of blood clots

Anthony Macaluso - deep vein thrombosis patient

Anthony Macaluso, Jr., knows all too well the symptoms and seriousness of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). “I’ve struggled with genetic vascular disease for most of my life,” he explains, “and suffered from common symptoms, such as pain and swelling in my legs.” “DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the […]

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  • TAA clinical trial begins UTHealth researchers have enrolled the first patient in a trial of a minimally invasive device system to repair descending thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA).
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  • Promoting awareness for AAA The risks and treatments for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) for men were the focus of a recent event hosted by the American Heart Association and McGovern Medical School faculty at the Hermann Pavilion Conference Center at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
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  • Dashwood offers first pulmonary function testing lab UT Physician’s first Pulmonary Function Testing lab is now available at the UT Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Clinic at Dashwood.
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  • Using nanoparticles to help prevent preterm birth Using nanoparticles to engineer a special drug, a team of researchers from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has demonstrated in pre-clinical trials a new way to both reduce preterm birth and avoid the risks of medication in pregnancy to unborn babies. Jerrie S. Refuerzo, M.D., UT […]
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  • Dashwood offers first UTP pulmonary function testing lab Pulmonary Function Testing lab is now available at the UT Physicians Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Clinic-Dashwood.
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  • Second Opinion Clinic offered for patients with depression, bipolar disorder UT Physicians is pleased to announce the Psychiatry Second Opinion Clinic, designed to help patients with severe depression or bipolar disorder.
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  • Revolutionary sinus relief offered in-office A new, minimally invasive procedure to treat post-surgery patients suffering from chronic sinusitis is being offered by the UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery clinic, in conjunction with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. UT Physicians is the only academic medical practice in the country to offer this treatment in the office setting. Sinusitis, which affects more […]
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  • PTSD, trauma focus of Psychiatry Update McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) invites all medical professionals from across the country to join the annual UTHealth Psychiatry Update. Sponsored by the school’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, this year’s event focus is “Innovations in Trauma Research and Practice: Exploring PTSD and Related Outcomes […]
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  • Sadness linked to other health problems Sadness can alter levels of opioids in the brain and increase levels of inflammatory proteins in the blood that are linked to increased risk of diseases.
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  • The “Gentle” Cesarean When Colleen Rein was pregnant with her fourth child, Dominic, earlier this year, she knew she would have to deliver via cesarean section.
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  • Stem cell therapy helpful in traumatic brain injury The use of cell therapy after traumatic brain injury in children can reduce the amount of therapeutic interventions needed to treat the patient, as well as the amount of time the child spends in neurointensive care.
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  • May: Hepatitis Awareness Month May is Hepatitis Awareness month, and the CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis is spearheading a national campaign called “No More Hepatitis.”
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  • The Changing Face of Stroke Racial, ethnic disparities and risk of stroke at an earlier age lead to new approaches in stroke prevention
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  • Panel to discuss autism in adult life The first annual Benjamin J. Geigerman Lecture, a series created to educate the public and professionals about issues affecting adults with autism spectrum disorders and to help people on the autism spectrum succeed in adult life, will be hosted from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 by the UTHealth Medical School.
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  • Free seminar to focus on Dysautonomia UT Physicians will be among presenters at the 2015 Dysautonomia Seminar that will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25.
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  • Forum to shed light on bipolar disorder A forum, “Recent Developments in Treating Bipolar Disorder,” will be hosted from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School.
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  • Free public forum to discuss the brain on drugs Addiction experts will answer questions about the impact of drugs on the brain at a free forum at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, in the Texas Medical Center.
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  • Study supports battlefield blood transfusion protocol Working to save the lives of military personnel suffering massive blood loss in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, United States military trauma surgeons developed a blood transfusion protocol that is employed in most military and civilian hospitals today. Observational studies suggested that the protocol, known as damage control resuscitation, improves patient outcomes after hemorrhagic shock. […]
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  • Where did that cough come from? Parents are always on high alert when they hear their child cough. It’s upsetting indeed to hear our little ones stave off a potential cold or an asthma attack. What can we do to help? Use a humidifier to put moisture in the air Reduce the amount of food you give to a child, if […]
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  • Watch your back How common is back pain? Back pain is something all of us experience from time to time. It can interfere with daily activities and is a common medical complaint. In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimates that one quarter of U.S. adults experience a day of back pain over the course of a 3 […]
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  • Pediatric Sports Medicine The Pediatric Sports Medicine program is focused on providing the highest level of operative and nonoperative care for the young growing athlete. Because the growing athlete is very different than the adult athlete, we carefully consider those differences in our approach to treatment and employ the latest arthroscopic treatments when indicated. We partner with other […]
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  • Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis We offer both the nonoperative and operative management of pediatric spine conditions in children of all ages, including scoliosis and other spinal problems. Our multidisciplinary approach utilizes orthotists (to make spine braces), physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and even neurosurgeons to provide specialized care through all phases of treatment. Some conditions we treat Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis […]
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  • Child and Young Adult Hip Preservation The hip preservation service focuses on the nonoperative and operative management of all hip-related conditions in children of all ages and young adults. We offer comprehensive hip care to patients with congenital, acquired, traumatic, and sports-related conditions. Our team of specialists employs the latest technology to offer arthroscopic and minimally invasive care when indicated. This […]
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  • Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma and Acute Care We combine the expertise of fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons with fellowship-trained orthopedic traumatologists to provide the highest level of pediatric orthopedic trauma and acute care to children of all ages. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to seamlessly span the continuum from infant to young adult and treat even the most complex pelvic and acetabular fractures. […]
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  • Total joint Total joint specialists are expert orthopaedic surgeons who replace an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial joint called a prosthesis. The areas that may be treated with total joint replacement include: Elbow Hip Knee Shoulder Wrist
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