IVC Filter Risks Do Not Negate Benefits for Preventing Blood Clots: Study
New study on IVC filters finds rates of adverse events are low, and few IVC perforations are clinically significant.
Tag Archives: Fracture
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IVC Filter Problems Increasing, Possibly Due to Aging and Fracturing Risk: Study
The findings of a new study suggest increasing reports of IVC filter problems may be due to the devices aging and fracturing.
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Antipsychotics and Cholinesterase Inhibitors Linked to Increase Fall Risk For Elderly Users: Study
A new study warns that the use of antipsychotics and some Alzheimer's disease drugs can increase the risk of elderly falls and fractures.
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Isolated Elderly More Likely To Suffer Falls: Study
Elderly fall risks increased by living alone and lack of social contact, according to the findings of a new study.
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Trampoline Injuries On The Rise Again, Researchers Warn
A new study attributes increasing rates of trampoline injuries to the popularity of trampoline parks.
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IVC Filter Placement Following Traumatic Injury Failed To Reduce Risk of Pulmonary Embolism, Death: Study
A new study finds that early placement of IVC filters does not reduce the risk of pulmonary embolism or death in patients who have suffered severe trauma.
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Infant Warmers Recall Issued After Skull Fractures, Other Problems
GE Healthcare is recalling some of its infant warmers following hundreds of reports of the sides and latches cracking and breaking, which has resulted in two babies falling and fracturing…
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Trampoline “Jump Parks” Linked To More Severe Injuries, Fractures, Dislocations: Study
A new study reveals that injuries suffered at jump parks are more severe than those occurring on home trampolines.
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Bird, Lime Electric Scooter Injuries Are Mounting Nationwide, With Few Users Wearing Helmets: Study
Electric scooters are being associated with an increasing number of injuries due to the lack of helmet use and access by children, according to the findings of a new study.
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IVC Filter Placement Declined After FDA Warning: Study
The use of IVC filters is on the decline in the wake of FDA warnings about risks of filter fractures and other complications, according to the findings of a new…
