Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major issue in trauma patients. Without prophylaxis,
the rate of deep venous thrombosis approaches 60% and even with chemoprophylaxis may …

Many epidemiological studies have shown an increased risk of venous thromboembolism
(VTE) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA and VTE share some background …

No matter the practice setting, physical therapists work with patients who are at risk for or
who have a history of venous thromboembolism (VTE). In 2016, the first clinical practice …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) has a major effect on morbidity and mortality
in neurosurgical patients. However, identifying risk factors that may be useful in practice is a …

Human space travel requires exposure to weightlessness, ionizing radiation, isolation, and
austerity. A recent report of internal jugular vein thrombosis in astronauts in low Earth orbit …

Obesity is a growing worldwide health hazard that is characterized by excess malnutrition.
Excess food intake leads to dysregulated energy homeostasis and increased adiposity …

Background This study assessed the mobility levels among critically ill patients and the
association of early mobility with incident proximal lower-limb deep-vein thrombosis and 90 …

Background The effects of COVID‐19 on breast reconstruction included shifts toward
alloplastic reconstruction methods to preserve hospital resources and minimize COVID …

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a preventable complication of critical illness, and this
guideline aims to convey a pragmatic approach to the problem. Guidelines have multiplied …

Key content Thromboembolism is a major cause of preventable morbidity and mortality.
Hospital acquired thrombosis (HAT) accounts for 50-60% of all thromboembolic events. As …