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Obol Labs Raises $12.5M Series A Funding to Make Proof-of-Stake Blockchains More Secure
Latest funding, led by Pantera Capital and Archetype, accelerates the deployment of Distributed Validator Technology, a core technology on the Ethereum scaling roadmap that improves resiliency and decentralization Read More
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IVC Filters May Increase Risk of Blood Clots and Deep Vein Thrombosis When Left in for an Extended Period
Many recipients of retrievable IVC filters, designed to protect against pulmonary embolisms, may have complications and yet not even be aware that there is a danger associated with the devices being left in place past a specified period of time. Devices left in place longer than 50 days may increase the risk of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis as well as other complications that include migration, fracture, embolization, perforation and the inability to remove the devices. Read More
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How to Join the IVC Filter Litigation at No Cost to You or Your Family
Individuals who have suffered complications or life threatening injuries as a result of defective IVC filters have many legal options. Consumer Safety Watch offers free legal assistance and can help place injured victims and their families with qualified law firms that will accept their cases at no cost unless there is a favorable verdict or settlement. Read More
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Retrievable IVC Filters in Many Cases Are Left in Too Long and Become Difficult or Impossible to Remove
Retrievable IVC Filters meant to be a temporary solution to pulmonary embolism risks in many situation do not get removed or become impossible to remove leading to additional serious complications, according to the IVC Filter Legal Help Center. Read More
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High Rates of IVC Filters May Malfunction, Become Difficult and Dangerous to Remove
If not removed within 30-45 days, a dangerously high rate of so-called retrievable IVC filters, generally implanted to prevent pulmonary embolisms, experience complications that can lead to additional medical procedures, serious injury and death, and the risk generally outweighs any benefit, according to Ford and Associates Nationwide Legal Services. Read More
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National Blood Clot Alliance Named as an Official Charity Partner of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon
Nearly 300 official charity partners are expected to participate in the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon this year. The National Blood Clot Alliance has ten available spots on their Team Stop the Clot® this year. Read More
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CDC Awards the National Blood Clot Alliance Funding to Expand Public Awareness about Blood Clots
The National Blood Clot Alliance will continue its long-standing collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as it has been awarded another five-year CDC Cooperative Agreement to raise public awareness about blood clots. Read More
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National Blood Clot Alliance Urges Americans to Know Their Blood Clot Risk
World Thrombosis Day is a global effort to raise awareness about deadly blood clots. In the U.S., up to 300,000 people die each year due to blood clots, which is greater than the number of deaths due to AIDS, breast cancer, and car crashes combined. Read More
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Dr. Raymond Wolf Addresses the Importance of Proper Diagnosis of Venous Disease for Spider and Varicose Veins
Spider veins and varicose veins trouble more than forty percent of people in the United States. Dr. Raymond Wolf recently addressed proper diagnosis of venous disease to alleviate the issues associated with spider and varicose veins. Read More
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