Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that: clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the [...]
Introduction Mesothelioma is a cancer which affects the tissue which surrounds and protects various organs in the body. This tissue is called the Mesothelium, and Mesothelioma causes it to become abnormal, divide without control, and invade and damage nearby organs. The most common form is pleural mesothelioma which affects the sac that lines the chest [...]
A recent British study has found that men with prostate cancer have more than double the chances of suffering from thromboembolism. Thromboembolism is a condition in which blood clot (“thrombus”) forms and then breaks off and travels through the bloodstream to another part of the body such as legs or lungs. Researchers from Kings College [...]
An autopsy has revealed that the late Corey Haim died of pulmonary congestion. His mother, Judy Haim, reported that the L.A. County Coroner’s Office told her that her son had an enlarged heart and water in his lungs.
In an interview with Access Hollywood, Corey Haim’s mother, Judy Haim, says an autopsy found the 38-year-old actor had an enlarged heart along with the water in his lungs.
More than 4 million Americans take blood thinners. By reducing clotting, these medications can be lifesaving for those who suffer from blood clots in the leg or lungs. People with artificial heart valves or atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heart rhythm) also depend on blood thinners.
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