More than 8 million people in the U.S. take blood thinners, also called anticoagulants. Many are prescribed the drugs after ...

Few bodily functions are as misunderstood as blood clots. While most people have heard about blood clots in the heart or brain causing serious issues or even death, fewer realize that blood clotting ...

Blood clots are among the most feared medical emergencies, and for good reason. They can lead to heart attacks, strokes and death. But not all clots are dangerous. In fact, clotting is a natural and ...

A secondary hypercoagulable state is an increased risk of severe blood clotting due to an underlying nonhereditary condition or event. Common causes include cancer, pregnancy, and antiphospholipid ...

The interplay between physical exercise and haemostasis is complex and multifaceted. Recent investigations have demonstrated that acute bouts of exercise can trigger a series of haemostatic responses, ...

Researchers have developed synthetic platelets that can be used to stop bleeding and enhance healing at the site of an injury. The researchers have demonstrated that the synthetic platelets work well ...

Thrombophilia disease affects how easily blood clots form. Learn what causes it, common symptoms, diagnosis, and how it’s managed long-term.

Acoustic sensors have emerged as a promising technology for monitoring the coagulation process in blood, offering rapid, sensitive and minimally invasive detection of the complex viscoelastic changes ...

The Rentschler Biopharma facility in Milford is used to perform contract developing and manufacturing for other company's products, particularly pharmaceuticals. PHOTOS COURTESY OF RENTSCHLER ...