Superficial blood clots may be warning sign: study
July 20, 2009 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - About a quarter of patients who have superficial blood clots on their legs may be at risk for more serious clots deep in their veins, Austrian researchers reported on Monday.
Miami group charged in $100 mln Medicare fraud
June 24, 2009 — MIAMI (Reuters) - A band of conspirators in Miami defrauded the U.S. healthcare system by creating phony clinics that churned out $100 million of medical bills in five states, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Obesity, heavy lifting up risk of pelvic disorder
May 7, 2009 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who are overweight or perform heavy lifting or have certain conditions affecting the body's connective tissue may be at increased risk of having weakened pelvic muscles, a new study suggests.
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