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Why young hemophiliacs skip prophylaxis
Some young hemophilia patients may not be sticking to their prophylaxis regimens for psychosocial reasons, according to research published in PLOS...
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Anticoagulants often unnecessary after surgery, analysis suggests
Many surgical patients may be receiving anticoagulants they don’t need, according to research published in Annals of Surgery. The study...
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Reducing the risk of device-related thrombosis
Researchers say they have engineered “superhemophobic” titanium surfaces that could be used to create implantable medical devices that don’t pose...
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Meta-analysis supports statins as VTE prophylaxis
Results of a meta-analysis support the idea that statins can reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).
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Intervention may improve warfarin management
Researchers have developed an intervention intended to help hospitals and clinicians improve the management of patients on warfarin. The team...
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ACC releases guidance on anticoagulant use in NVAF
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has published a guidance document for periprocedural management of anticoagulation in patients with...
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Hemophilia A drug approved in Europe
The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for lonoctocog alfa (Afstyla), a recombinant factor VIII (FVIII) single-chain therapy...
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Antiplatelet agent may pose lower risk of bleeding
Researchers say they have developed an antiplatelet agent that has demonstrated considerable antithrombotic activity and low bleeding liability...
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Sleep apnea may contribute to PE recurrence
Image from Medical College of Georgia Suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases a person’s risk of pulmonary embolism (PE)...
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FDA expands approval for hemophilia A drug
Photo courtesy of Baxalta The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approved use of Adynovate, a recombinant pegylated factor...
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Anticoagulant receives priority review
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