VIDEO: Superficial Vein Clots May Indicate DVT, People Over 65 May Soon Outnumber Those Under 5, Tight Glucose Control May Increase Mortality Among Heart Failure Patients

21.07.2009 | 1:43 min

(July 21, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Austria - According to research in the Archives of Dermatology, those with superficial vein clots may also suffer from deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). In a study of 46 patients, researchers found that 1 in 4 patients with superficial vein clots also had DVT. While superficial vein thrombosis is not life threatening the risk of DVT must be taken seriously. From Washington - According to research from U.S. Census Bureau, the number of seniors worldwide will grow from 506 million last year to 1.3 billion in the year 2040. It is estimated that the world is aging at such a rapid pace that there will be more people in the world 65 and over than children under 5 for the first time in history. The U.S. is considered a relatively young country, with only 13% of its population at least 65 years old. And finally, from Houston - According to research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, having tight glucose control may increase mortality risk in heart failure patients. In a study of over 5800 people, researchers found that patients with a modest glucose control and a hemoglobin A1c between 7.1% and 7.8% had a 27% lower mortality risk than those with an A1c of 6.4% and lower. The researchers note that further study is required.   For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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