Stockholm, Sweden - A new randomized trial shows no benefit from the use of thigh-length graduated compression stockings (GCS) to prevent proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients immobilized by ...

Reconciling the results of CLOTS 1 (in which thigh-high compression stockings were ineffective) and CLOTS 2 (in which risk for DVT was higher with below-knee stockings than with thigh-high stockings) ...

Scientists want to know more about how an inexpensive, low-risk treatment may improve recovery from the most deadly type of stroke. The treatment, remote ischemic conditioning, or RIC, involves ...

starts with the piston at the top of the cylinder (TDC) and the intake valve open to admit air and fuel. At bottom-dead-center (BDC) the inlet valve is closed and the compression stroke (b) starts.