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LMWH doesn’t pose increased bleeding risk
Cancer patients with brain metastases who develop venous thromboembolism can safely receive the anticoagulant enoxaparin without further...
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Microbubbles can treat, track thrombosis
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BMI may affect bleeding risk with warfarin
SAN FRANCISCO—Obese patients have a higher risk of bleeding while taking warfarin than patients of normal weight, according to research presented...
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Reserve thrombophilia testing for select subgroups
Key clinical point: Clinicians should reserve thrombophilia testing for select subgroups of patients with venous thromboembolism. Major finding:...
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FDA approves new drug for hemophilia B
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an intravenous, recombinant, human coagulation factor IX product (Ixinity) for use in...
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Study shows importance of VTE screening
Image by Kevin MacKenzie SEATTLE—Routine screening for venous thromboembolism (VTE) may decrease morbidity and mortality among patients...
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Patients may need extended VTE prophylaxis, doc says
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First spray-dried fibrin sealant approved by FDA
Photo by Piotr Bodzek The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first spray-dried fibrin sealant to help control bleeding during...
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Vena cava filter doesn’t reduce risk of recurrent PE
Photo from Business Wire Retrievable inferior vena cava filters do not reduce the risk of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) or death in patients...
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Drug can prevent bleeding in kids with hemophilia A
Children who were previously receiving factor VIII prophylaxis saw their median annualized bleeding rate (ABR) decrease with rFVIIIFc, and close...
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Measures improve use of VTE prophylaxis
Photo courtesy of CDC Programs that give physicians real-time feedback and financial incentives may lead to improvements in hospital safety,...