The Medical Profession has a Long Way to Go: Joel’s Story
…after the gums healed was buried in the notes and wasn’t verbalized. They didn’t tell me during follow-up visits, either, so I just took baby aspirin. In April 2023, I…
Medical & Scientific Advisory Board (MASAB)
…Quality Improvement and Implementation of Best Practices from the …
I Was Told I Had Broken Ribs: Hannah’s Story
…hour that I had to go to. After a contrast CT scan (an x-ray that can take detailed pictures of the blood vessels of the lungs), the radiologist told me…
Janice Freeman, Standout Contestant on The Voice, Dies at 33
…its condolences to Ms. Freeman’s family and friends in …
AARP Spotlight: Leslie Lake’s Powerful Journey from Blood Clot Survival to Advocacy
Age is not just a number—it’s a significant risk …
A Challenging Series of Miscarriages: Janelle’s Story
…factors that women have during pregnancy, including risks for developing life-threatening blood clots. Resources Women and Blood Clots Antiphospholipid Syndrome Facebook Support Group Women’s Risk Factor Checklist Women’s Risk Timeline…
Deion Sanders Lost Two Toes and Almost His Leg to Blood Clots
This week, Hall of Fame cornerback and Jackson State football coach, …
I Didn’t Give Blood Clots a Second Thought Before Experiencing Mine: Alison’s Story
…as a risk factor. Luckily, my hospital stay was short due to my stable vitals and no more than mild strain on my heart. The doctors were surprised I never…
NBCA Statement on Recent Statin Drug News Concerning Blood Clot Treatment
…in this trial on the rate of venous thromboembolism. However, …
After My Sister’s Death, Our Fears Now Shift to Our Children: Kimberly Story
…thrombophilia, as do all of her family members except her mother. Tragically, her sister Angela died of a PE at age 40 in July 2008. Angela had no other factors…