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Several Factors Increase DVT Risk in Elderly After Acute Hospital Care
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Dependence in basic activities of daily living (ADLs), cancer, and other factors increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in older patients in postacute care facilities, according to a report from France in the February Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Reuters Health Information
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Osteopontin-C a Prognostic and Diagnostic Marker in Breast Cancer
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The presence of osteopontin-c in breast tumors is an indicator of invasive potential, and can thus aid in treatment decision making, according to findings published in the February 15th issue of the International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
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Fetal Echocardiography Detects Major but May Miss Minor Heart Defects
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Fetal echocardiography is recommended for pregnant women with congenital heart disease (CHD), but the procedure can miss many defects and should not be considered a screening tool, Canadian investigators report in the online edition of the March issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
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