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Blood Disorders

China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion

Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight
Close monitoring means type 1 patients can avoid retinopathy, study suggests

Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%

Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease

Key Blood Test Protein May Not Cause Heart Disease
CRP may only reflect existing cardiovascular trouble, study finds

Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients
Study found those who took them were less likely to get venous thromboembolism

Women Smokers Prone to Dangerous Blood Vessel Condition
Risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm is 8 times higher than in nonsmokers, study says

Warfarin Underused in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Study says blood thinner not prescribed often enough, but notes it's hard to manage

Health Tip: Meeting Criteria for Blood Donation
They include your health history

Anemia Drugs Linked to Stroke Study Deaths: FDA
Procrit, Aranesp already bear warning labels due to cancer concerns, experts note

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