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Women have greater risk of venous thromboembolism than men, research shows

A research team from the Complexity Science Hub and MedUni Vienna analyzed 180,034 patients with diabetes mellitus and found evidence that women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than men - particularly during perimenopause.

3 Jan 2023

Cost-effectiveness analysis of four interventions for treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis

A cost-effectiveness analysis comparing direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) to low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) found that DOACs are both more medically effective and cost-effective than LMWH when treating cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT).

27 Dec 2022

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

Researchers observe that COVID-19 patients were at an increased risk of developing certain conditions.

21 Dec 2022

No benefit of low dose apixaban following acute COVID-19

The HEAL-COVID trial compared the efficacy of Apixaban to standard care in adults who have recently recovered from severe COVID-19.

14 Dec 2022

Large COVID vaccination study found that thrombosis and thrombocytopenia are very rare complications

Researchers determine the rates of thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, and thrombosis with thrombocytopenia following COVID-19 vaccination and infection.

28 Nov 2022

Additional six weeks of anti-clotting treatment reduces further clot risk after distal DVT

Giving the anti-clotting drug rivaroxaban to patients for 12 weeks instead of the usual six after a blood clot in the lower leg reduces the risk of further clots developing up to two years after treatment, finds a trial published by The BMJ today.

24 Nov 2022

Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking opioids have twice the risk of venous thromboembolism

New research presented this week at ACR Convergence 2022, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting, found that adult RA patients starting opioids had twice the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to patients starting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

8 Nov 2022

In mild cases of COVID, blood clot risk is higher

Researchers examine the association between COVID-19 and increased cardiovascular outcomes and mortality sequelae.

27 Oct 2022

Investigating plasma signatures of platelet-derived proteins in acute pulmonary embolism

In a new study, researchers determined plasma signatures of proteins related to or derived from platelets in acute isolated pulmonary embolism (iPE) and deep vein thrombosis-associated PE (DVT-PE), compared to isolated DVT (iDVT).

17 Oct 2022

Amplification of venous thromboembolism risk by COVID-19 among malignancy patients

In a new study, researchers reported the mechanisms involved in COVID-19 coagulopathy and the significance of SARS-CoV-2 infections for cancer patients concerning outcomes, thromboembolic complication risks, and consequences of management strategies.

14 Oct 2022

$Study compares two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing infection risk in open fracture surgeries$

Study compares two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing infection risk in open fracture surgeries

Orthopedics faculty at LSU Health New Orleans participated in a study comparing two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing the risk of infection in patients requiring surgery for open fractures.

14 Oct 2022

Population-wide cohort study detects increase in major arterial and venous thrombotic events immediately after COVID-19 diagnoses

In a new study, researchers explored the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vascular thrombotic events using a population-wide cohort study across England and Wales.

21 Sep 2022

Reducing aspirin use in patients treated with common blood thinner prevents bleeding complications

If you're already taking one blood thinner, mounting research suggests you might not need to take a second one.

19 Sep 2022

Combined oral contraceptives associated with elevated risk of venous thromboembolism in obese women

Obese women who use oral contraceptives containing estrogen and progestin have a 24-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with non-obese women not using the drugs, according to a review paper published today in ESC Heart Failure, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

14 Sep 2022

Oral anticoagulant drug may be safe, effective in preventing blood clots after urologic cancer surgery

The oral anticoagulant drug apixaban may offer a safer, more effective alternative to standard home heparin injections for patients taking extended prophylaxis (EP) to prevent blood-clot-related complications after surgery, reports a study in The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

12 Sep 2022

Venous Thromboembolism News and Research

Women have greater risk of venous thromboembolism than men, research shows

Cost-effectiveness analysis of four interventions for treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis

History of COVID-19 increases risk of fatigue and other long COVID symptoms in adults and children

No benefit of low dose apixaban following acute COVID-19

Large COVID vaccination study found that thrombosis and thrombocytopenia are very rare complications

Additional six weeks of anti-clotting treatment reduces further clot risk after distal DVT

Rheumatoid arthritis patients taking opioids have twice the risk of venous thromboembolism

In mild cases of COVID, blood clot risk is higher

Investigating plasma signatures of platelet-derived proteins in acute pulmonary embolism

Amplification of venous thromboembolism risk by COVID-19 among malignancy patients

Study compares two antisepsis aqueous solutions in reducing infection risk in open fracture surgeries

Population-wide cohort study detects increase in major arterial and venous thrombotic events immediately after COVID-19 diagnoses

Reducing aspirin use in patients treated with common blood thinner prevents bleeding complications

Combined oral contraceptives associated with elevated risk of venous thromboembolism in obese women

Oral anticoagulant drug may be safe, effective in preventing blood clots after urologic cancer surgery

Studies show link between OSA and decline in mental processing powers, increased risk of blood clots, cancer

Study suggests strategies to bolster the administration of clot-busting drugs

The incidence rates of adverse events of special interest in COVID-19 vaccinated and non-vaccinated persons

Study reveals safety of COVID mRNA vaccines for patients with heart failure

What is the association between COVID-19 and thrombotic events?

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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