Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Coumadin (drug) published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-12 of 18
» View latimes.com items only
1
2
•
Next >
-
Watch it live: The science of a healthful diet explained
As a student at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Timothy Harlan was often struck by how little the medical professionals around him seemed to know about healthful eating. Doctors would tell their patients what foods to avoid, but rarely did...
Tags: Tulane University, Health and Medical Professionals, Internists, GERD, Lifestyle and Leisure
-
Dane County nursing homes penalized for six serious violations
The Wisconsin State JournalA 65-year-old man died from heart problems after Badger Prairie Health Care Center failed to monitor his blood clotting levels, according to state inspectors. A 93-year-old man died after Capitol Lakes Health Center didn't hospitalize him for...Tags: Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Nursing, Bipolar Disorder, Medical Procedures and Tests
-
No new blood thinner for heart valves yet
The Medicine CabinetQ: I had a heart valve replacement 12 years ago. I need to take warfarin to avoid blood clots on the valve. I have been reading about the newer blood thinners that don't require regular blood tests. I am tired of so many blood tests. Can I ask my doctor...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Harvard Medical School, Internists, Pradaxa (drug), Warfarin (drug)
-
Briefs-Harvard Health
Premium Health News ServiceDON'T IGNORE "MILD" STROKES Many people at risk for heart attack are also at higher risk for stroke, since the underlying disease process--atherosclerosis--can block blood flow to the brain, just as it does in the heart. Although many people know that...Tags: Warfarin (drug), Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Internal Medicine
-
Protect your bones with Vitamin K
Premium Health News ServiceIf you want to preserve your bones as you age, don't skimp on vitamin-K rich foods, like deep-green vegetables. While we usually think of calcium--found in dairy products, greens, and fortified products like soy products--as the main nutrient essential...Tags: Turnips, Warfarin (drug), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Agricultural Research and Technology
-
The case of cranberry juice vs. urinary tract infections
Premium Health News ServiceWhat's the first thing that comes to mind if you develop a urinary tract infection (UTI)? For many, it's to pick up a bottle of cranberry juice--the legendary natural remedy for a bladder infection. Caused by bacteria (most commonly E. coli), UTIs are...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Internists, Warfarin (drug), Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic
-
Milk can lessen the benefits of black tea
Q: I grew up adding milk to my tea and prefer to drink it like that. Does milk in tea reduce the beneficial effects of the tea? What about soy milk? A: Both green and black tea stimulate the production of nitric oxide in blood vessels. This helps blood...
Tags: Water, Warfarin (drug), Blood, Environmental Issues, Arthritis
-
Lacunar stroke effects small, branch arteries in the brain
The Medicine CabinetQ: What is a lacunar stroke? How can you prevent having this type of stroke? A: Lacunar strokes, like all strokes, are damaged areas in the brain. Like most strokes, they are caused when the flow of blood to an area of the brain is interrupted. Lacunar...Tags: Harvard Medical School, Warfarin (drug), Brain, Heart Problems, Cardiac Arrhythmia
-
Temporary loss of vision could herald a stroke
The Medicine CabinetQ: I temporarily lost the vision in my right eye. It lasted about 5 minutes. The doctor said my eyes looked OK. She called it transient retinal artery occlusion. What is this? Will it happen again? A: With transient retinal artery occlusion, there's a...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Harvard Medical School, Clopidogrel (drug), Internists, Warfarin (drug)
-
Coumadin and cranberry: A dangerous combination?
Q: I have had blood clots in my lungs, and I take Coumadin to prevent recurrences. When I drank 12 ounces of cranberry-grape juice, it sent my INR level (a measure of anticoagulation) to 16.4, compared with the previous day's level of 6.5. Both levels are...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Internists, Warfarin (drug), Internal Medicine, Physical Fitness and Exercise
-
Feast your eyes on kale
FARGO, N.D. - I really need to clean the windshield. It's really dirty, my husband commented one day about 15 years ago. I was looking straight ahead through the crystal-clear windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. I strained my neck to peek...Tags: Salads, Kale, Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Blindness, Cataracts
-
'Real Housewives of Orange County' recap: Happily never after
Last week we learned that adult children of divorce will almost always revert to childish behaviors. Case in point, Briana, the daughter previously known as The Most Reasonable Person in Orange County, dissolved into a impertinent, recalcitrant,...
Tags: Tattoo Removal, Services and Shopping, DMX, Pet Shops, Services, and Supplies
Apr 8, 2013
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Apr 22, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
Mar 27, 2013
|Story| Tribune Media Services
Mar 20, 2013
|Story| Tribune Media Services
Feb 27, 2013
|Story| Tribune Media Services
Dec 19, 2012
|Story| Tribune Media Services
Oct 24, 2012
|Story| King Features Syndicate
Sep 27, 2012
|Story| Tribune Media Services
Jul 18, 2012
|Story| Tribune Media Services
Jun 27, 2012
|Story| King Features Syndicate
Jun 15, 2012
|Story| Aberdeen News
May 16, 2012
|Story| Baltimore Sun
