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American Heart Association launches initiative to engage pharmacists in atrial fibrillation care

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, estimated to affect about 12.1 million U.S. adults by 2030.

23 Apr 2024

Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries

For the roughly 1.5 million Americans per year who survive a traumatic brain injury, health outcomes vary widely.

22 Apr 2024

How do acetylsalicylic acid and warfarin interact with various nutrients?

45 drug-nutrient interactions (DNIs) that modify micro-nutritional status, particularly focusing on how acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and warfarin may affect patients through various mechanisms.

28 Mar 2024

Understanding long COVID: A call for better diagnosis and treatment

A recent review in Nature Reviews Microbiology summarizes the complex mechanisms, significant impacts, and the urgent need for enhanced diagnostics and treatments for long COVID, affecting over 65 million people globally with diverse, debilitating symptoms and systemic health issues.

7 Mar 2024

Study: Most stroke survivors can safely take two types of common antidepressants

Most stroke survivors were able to safely take two types of common antidepressants, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2024.

1 Feb 2024

Revolutionary bio-sponge halts bleeding instantly

More than 11 million people in the United States take anticoagulation or antiplatelet medications, such as heparin or aspirin, to treat serious conditions like heart attack and stroke.

22 Jan 2024

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizziness, and chest discomfort.

8 Jan 2024

Common oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban linked to highest risk of bleeding complications

When diagnosed with a blood clot or atrial fibrillation, patients are often prescribed anticoagulants, or blood thinners, to prevent a future clot.

14 Dec 2023

New decision rule can reduce unnecessary head CT scans in older adults after falls

How do emergency department staff determine whether older adults who have fallen need imaging? A new decision rule will help emergency department physicians determine which older adults need imaging for head injuries, describes new research in CMAJ.

4 Dec 2023

Major trial finds apixaban reduces stroke risk in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation

The widely available blood thinner apixaban substantially reduced stroke in at-risk patients with a type of atrial fibrillation only detectable by a pacemaker or other implanted cardiac electronic device, a global study has found.

13 Nov 2023

Initial high-risk antibody profile for antiphospholipid syndrome tends to remain high in pediatric patients, study finds

A new study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) investigators has found that an initial high-risk antibody profile for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) tended to remain high in pediatric patients.

13 Nov 2023

Abelacimab significantly reduces bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients with stroke risk

An experimental anti-clotting medication, abelacimab, significantly reduced bleeding among people with atrial fibrillation (or AFib) who were at risk of stroke, according to results of the AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial, presented today as late-breaking science at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023.

13 Nov 2023

Clotting risk from birth control normalizes within weeks of stopping hormonal contraceptives

Using birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots about three-fold, but a new study suggests that this risk largely goes away within two to four weeks after one stops using these contraceptives, according to research published today in Blood.

8 Nov 2023

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies linked to increased cardiovascular risk in lupus patients

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's (ACR) annual meeting, describes a link between positive antiphospholipid antibodies and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

7 Nov 2023

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Comprehensive review unravels the complexities of long COVID, spanning pathophysiology to management strategies, and underscores the need for targeted therapies and early diagnosis.

5 Nov 2023

Mechanical thrombectomy found to be effective for high-risk pulmonary embolism

New research from the FLASH registry (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03761173) shines a light on the effectiveness of large-bore mechanical thrombectomy in managing high-risk pulmonary embolism.

31 Oct 2023

Atrial fibrillation diagnosis associated with 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment

Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK, according to a new study published in JACC: Advances.

25 Oct 2023

New study provides insights into the safety of novel therapies for pulmonary embolism

A large, modern real-world analysis published today in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (JSCAI), provides vital insights into the safety of novel therapies including ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis (USCDT) and mechanical thrombectomy (MT) that have been developed to address the increased morbidity and mortality of elevated risk pulmonary embolism (PE). Findings were presented today at TCT 2023.

25 Oct 2023

New clinical trial shows simple way to save thousands of units of blood every year

A world-first clinical trial published in JAMA could provide an easy way to save tens of thousands of units of blood every year in Canada and much more worldwide.

12 Oct 2023

Study confirms accuracy of Vienna Prediction Model for venous thromboembolism

A prediction model can be used to identify people affected by venous thromboembolism who have only a low risk of recurrence and may not require long-term blood thinning.

4 Oct 2023

Anticoagulant News and Research

American Heart Association launches initiative to engage pharmacists in atrial fibrillation care

Study identifies potential strategy to diminish the devastating impacts of traumatic brain injuries

How do acetylsalicylic acid and warfarin interact with various nutrients?

Understanding long COVID: A call for better diagnosis and treatment

Study: Most stroke survivors can safely take two types of common antidepressants

Revolutionary bio-sponge halts bleeding instantly

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

Common oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban linked to highest risk of bleeding complications

New decision rule can reduce unnecessary head CT scans in older adults after falls

Major trial finds apixaban reduces stroke risk in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation

Initial high-risk antibody profile for antiphospholipid syndrome tends to remain high in pediatric patients, study finds

Abelacimab significantly reduces bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation patients with stroke risk

Clotting risk from birth control normalizes within weeks of stopping hormonal contraceptives

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies linked to increased cardiovascular risk in lupus patients

Decoding long COVID, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management

Mechanical thrombectomy found to be effective for high-risk pulmonary embolism

Atrial fibrillation diagnosis associated with 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment

New study provides insights into the safety of novel therapies for pulmonary embolism

New clinical trial shows simple way to save thousands of units of blood every year

Study confirms accuracy of Vienna Prediction Model for venous thromboembolism

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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