Thrombosis
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Risk score can predict thrombosis in ITP
The researchers advised that risk should be reevaluated frequently as treatment is given.
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Education can improve adherence to VTE prophylaxis
Education can improve adherence to venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis among hospitalized patients, according to researchers. They assessed...
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Score can predict thrombosis in ITP
New research suggests a scoring system can predict the risk of thrombosis in patients with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who are taking...
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Apixaban is safest effective DOAC for stroke prevention in Afib, per AHRQ report
The agency found the lowest bleeding risk with apixaban, but cites lack of head-to-head trials as a limitation in evaluating DOACs.
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Vaccine inhibits thrombus formation in mice
Investigators designed an antiplatelet vaccine they say could be a novel therapy to prevent recurrent ischemic stroke. The vaccine inhibits...
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Test strips for warfarin monitoring recalled due to serious risks
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CT opens extended window for stroke thrombolysis
MONTREAL – The new EXTEND findings “will have a major impact” on using an extended time window for thrombolysis in U.S. practice.
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EHR-guided strategy reduces postop VTE events
BOSTON – Missed doses of enoxaparin correlate with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
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OMS721 gains orphan designation for HSCT-associated thrombotic microangiopathy
Early results from a phase 2 trial suggest OMS721 can be effective against HSCT-TMA.
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Aspirin prevents VTE as well as anticoagulants, study suggests
Putting patients on aspirin following a knee replacement is a safe, cost-effective alternative to treatment with anticoagulants, according to...
From the Journals
Cardiovascular disease risk unchanged in men with hemophilia A
Concerns about an elevated cardiovascular disease risk in hemophilia A patients may be unfounded, a new study suggests.