Thrombosis
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Heavily promoted drugs provide less ‘health value,’ study suggests
Drugs that are promoted most heavily in the US are less likely than the top-selling drugs and the top-prescribed drugs to provide “health value,”...
Case-Based Review
Thrombosis in Pregnancy
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How choline increases the risk of thrombotic events
Past research indicated that choline, a nutrient found in animal products, is associated with a heightened risk of thrombosis. Now, researchers...
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TXA lowers risk of death from post-partum hemorrhage
Treatment with tranexamic acid (TXA) should become the frontline response to major bleeding after childbirth, according to researchers. Results...
Conference Coverage
Antithrombotics no deterrent for emergent lap appendectomy
HOUSTON – Emergent laparoscopic appendectomy posed no significant risk for patients on irreversible antithrombotic therapy.
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Treatment granted PRIME designation for hemophilia B
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted AMT-060 access to the agency’s PRIority MEdicines (PRIME) program. AMT-060 is an investigational...
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TGA approves therapy for hemophilia A
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved use of lonoctocog alfa (AFSTYLA®), a recombinant single-chain coagulation...
From the Journals
New diagnostic tool identifies severe ADAMTS13 deficiency
A new diagnostic tool – the PLASMIC score – predicts severe ADAMTS13 deficiency, effectively distinguishing thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura...
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Early prophylaxis may preserve joint health in hemophilia patients
New research suggests that starting prophylactic factor VIII (FVIII) therapy early in life can preserve joint health in patients with hemophilia A...
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Therapy increases factor IX activity in hemophilia B
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA—The investigational therapy SPK-9001 delivers “consistent and sustained” increases in factor IX (FIX) activity in patients...
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Portal allows hemophilia patients to share data with providers
Novo Nordisk has launched a web-based portal that allows hemophilia patients to share real-time data on their treatment and bleeding events with...