We need our blood to walk a very fine line between flowing freely and clotting, and treatments for blood clots in the body naturally come with a risk of excessive bleeding from an injury. But now, ...

A patient died after receiving Pfizer Inc.’s drug for hemophilia, marking another setback for the company in the treatment of ...

People with atrial fibrillation (Afib) who took low doses of blood-thinning drugs known as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) experienced more bleeding during the first three months of treatment.

Researchers say an experimental stroke drug prevented blood clots without the typical side effect of blood thinners: increased bleeding risk. Bleeding is a common and potentially dangerous side effect ...

Acute oral ammonia tolerance test. After samples of arterial and venous blood were obtained a 3-gm. dose of ammonium chloride contained in starch capsules was administered by mouth. Forty-five minutes ...

If a person is losing a lot of blood from a heavy period, and it is making them feel weak, dizzy, or sick, they should visit the emergency room (ER). Treatment may include medications to slow the ...

Blood transfusion did not significantly improve the prognosis of patients with digestive bleeding by esophageal varices, according to a study in Open Access Journal of Gastroenterology. “Digestive ...

In this Q&A, Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, answers some questions surrounding bleeding in surgery. He discusses triage steps, von Willebrand disease, common mistakes made when administering blood ...

Seeing blood in your stool is often blamed on piles, but doctors warn it can signal colorectal cancer. Learn the symptoms ...

Having blood or blood clots in your poop may mean that you are bleeding from the large intestine. This bleeding can often occur with medical conditions that require medical attention. If you have ...

Vaginal bleeding after sex can be caused by dryness, tearing, an infection, or a growth in the uterus, such as cancer or polyps. Additionally, up to 9 percent of menstruating people experience ...