Dual role of p21waf1/cip1 in effects of oxaliplatin (L-OHP) against colon cancer cells in p53 dependent and independent pathway Background: The most common serious adverse event associated with ...

Blood clots in the leg can cause swelling, irritation, pain, and other symptoms. If a blood clot dislodges and travels to a person’s lungs, it can cause a pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal. The ...

At the time, Brittany Aydelotte thought a volleyball injury caused her leg pain and swelling. She soon learned a blood clot was to blame. As a teen, Brittany Aydelotte played sports. When she began ...

In medical terms, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is when blood clots form, typically in a deep vein in the leg or the pelvis. A pulmonary embolism (PE) can occur if part of a clot breaks off and travels ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: My 61-year-old mother plans to take a long plane trip. Her legs usually become swollen when she flies a long distance. Should she take any precautions so she doesn’t develop a blood ...

I’ve experienced deep vein thrombosis (DVT) 14 times. I remember the first time as if it were yesterday. It was in 2005 -- I was 5 months pregnant. I worked for a law firm and would often have strict ...