Neuroimmune modulation represents a promising treatment strategy that uses vagus nerve stimulation to reduce inflammation in ...

The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) anatomy is designed to supply function to most muscles of the larynx (voice box). It branches from the vagus nerve (cranial nerve 10) but follows an unusual pathway ...

Orthopedic surgery and spine surgery have a high risk for postoperative venous thromboembolism. If you’re having surgery where your heart is stopped, typically a heart bypass surgery (CABG), your risk ...

Lower limb venous disease is a common reason patients see primary care physicians. Presentations vary from varicose veins, to swelling, to venous skin changes (eg, eczema), and to ulceration. The ...

The Phase III API-CAT trial found that extended anticoagulant therapy with reduced-dose Eliquis (apixaban) was noninferior to the full-dose regimen in preventing recurrent venous thromboembolism in ...

In the past, the assessment of these mainly focused on intracranial arteries and their collateral, neglecting the important role of the venous system in acute brain injury. More and more studies have ...

A brachial plexus injury is a birth injury commonly caused by medical malpractice or negligence. This can lead to many long-term problems, including Erb’s palsy or weakness in the shoulder, arm, and ...

But it can happen anywhere. If DVT goes untreated, it can become life-threatening — a condition called venous thromboembolism (VTE). Your blood clots can break up inside your vein. The smaller ...

In patients with active cancer and venous thromboembolism, whether extended treatment with a reduced dose of an oral anticoagulant is effective in preventing recurrent thromboembolic events and ...

Background: Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are common and have a large impact on healthcare budgets worldwide. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may improve healing of these ulcers. Methods: Retrospective, ...