A “simple adjustment” to routine CT angiography (CTA) in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in emergency departments could dramatically enhance diagnosis. By extending ...

Here’s what blood clots are, how they’re typically treated and what they actually feel and look like so you can know when it's time to worry.

Blood clots, while often silent, can become life-threatening if not identified and treated promptly. These dangerous blockages in the bloodstream pose a significant risk to health, making awareness of ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...