Tuesday 9 October 2012

Sports only small risk in rare bleeding disorder

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Participating in sports such as basketball or wrestling appears to increase the bleeding risk in boys with a rare blood clotting disorder, but the overall risk remains small, according to new research from Australia. "This study provides the first estimates of the risk involved in various sports activities and will enable children with hemophilia and their parents to make more informed decisions regarding sports participation," Dr. Carolyn Broderick of the University of New South Wales in Sydney told Reuters Health by email. About 18,000 people in the U.S. ... via Health News Headlines - Yahoo! News Read More Here..

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