DALLAS and WASHINGTON - Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life-threatening blood clot that blocks arteries in the lungs, is ...

Researchers have found in a new study that using an age-adjusted D-dimer cutoff can safely rule out deep vein thrombosis and allows a greater number of patients to be effectively excluded from having ...

There are no official numbers for the optimal levels of testosterone, but certain medical laboratories use the following reference values for typical total serum testosterone, measured in nanograms ...

The age-adjusted D-dimer cutoff may safely rule out suspected leg deep vein thrombosis (DVT), according to the multicenter, multinational ADJUST-DVT study published Jan. 5 in JAMA. D-dimer was ...

A NEW prospective study suggests that a simplified D-dimer strategy can safely rule out pulmonary embolism in the emergency department while substantially reducing the need for chest imaging. By ...

Age-adjusted D-dimer cutoffs can safely rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in many suspected cases, according to the ADJUST-DVT trial. For patients ages 50 and older with a nonhigh or unlikely ...

A prospective validation study found that age-adjusted D-dimer thresholds can safely rule out lower extremity DVT for more people with low to intermediate suspicion in the first place. The ...

Background Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) constitutes a challenge for practitioners. Current practice involves use of pre-test probability prediction rules. Several strategies to optimize this ...

Total cholesterol levels of 125-200 mg/dL are optimal for heart health. Genetics, diet, activity levels, smoking, and excessive drinking can affect your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise and a ...