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Immune and Coagulation Dysregulation in Long COVID

Long COVID, characterized by persistent symptoms following a SARS-CoV-2 infection, affects approximately 10%-20% of individuals, presenting a significant challenge due to the lack of specific diagnostic and therapeutic tools. A recent study published in Science sheds light on the underlying…

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Beyond Dark Chocolate: Flavanol-Rich Foods May Reduce Risk for Essential Hypertension, Blood Clots

Beyond Dark Chocolate: Flavanol-Rich Foods May Reduce Risk for Essential Hypertension, Blood Clots • Flavanol-rich foods like dark chocolate could lower your risk of essential hypertension and blood clots. • A variety of flavanol-rich foods, including tea, berries, and grapes,…

November152023November152023

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In Memoriam: Robert Jennejahn (1951–2023)

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert Jennejahn, a valued contributor to Vein Therapy News. His association with our book spanned several issues, during which he made significant contributions. On the 7th of October…

February102023

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Has your practice seen an increase in blood clots since the COVID vaccines became available?

We would like to hear from you! Please call Gary Pittman Jr at 512-637-0373 or email garypjr@pcinews.com.

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Janssen’s Xarelto studied for secondary prevention of VTE in cancer patients

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson recently announced observational data from 8 years of clinical practice showing that the company’s oral Factor Xa inhibitor Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is associated with comparable effectiveness and safety to the Factor Xa inhibitor…

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Stryker’s Target Tetra detachable coil for treating small aneurysms cleared by FDA

Stryker announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Target Tetra detachable coil, the latest addition to the company’s Target platform. The Target Tetra device, which is specifically designed to treat small aneurysms, combines a new tetrahedral shape and softness level. According…

February102023

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Corindus rebranded as Siemens Healthineers Endovascular Robotics

Corindus, a Siemens Healthineers Company, announced it has been rebranded to Siemens Healthineers Endovascular Robotics, a dedicated business within the Advanced Therapies area of Siemens Healthineers. The aim of the Endovascular Robotics business is to advance interventions with robotics and…

December122022

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Cook Medical Appoints John A. Kaufman as Chief Medical Officer

Cook Medical announced the appointment of John A. Kaufman, MD, MS, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective July 2023. Currently, Dr. Kaufman is the inaugural Chair of the Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology, Director of the Dotter Interventional Institute, and…

December122022

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Merit Medical’s EmboCube Embolization Gelatin to Be Studied to Control Bleeding or Hemorrhage

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. announced the enrollment of the first patient in the company’s prospective, observational study of EmboCube embolization gelatin to control bleeding or hemorrhage. The EmboCube Embolization Gelatin study is designed to enroll 100 patients across multiple centers…

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Vesalio’s NeVa Thrombectomy Device First-Pass Rates Evaluated in Published Study

Vesalio announced that data on the use of the company’s NeVa thrombectomy device were published by Arsida Bajrami, MD, et al in Interventional Neuroradiology. The company stated that the NeVa platform is designed to consistently achieve first-pass recanalization in stroke…