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How genetics, race affect clopidogrel outcomes
Credit: Robert Boston Washington University New research helps explain the higher risk of death observed among some patients taking the...
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Thrombolytics decrease death, increase bleeding in PE, group finds
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Voluntary recall of eculizumab issued
Credit: Globovision The manufacturer of the recently approved eculizumab (Soliris) issued a voluntary US recall on June 2 of a single affected...
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FDA approves first antihemophilic Fc fusion protein for hemophilia A
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the recombinant factor VIII Fc fusion protein efmoroctocog alfa (Eloctate) to treat...
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Delaying clopidogrel can increase risk of MI, death
Credit: CDC Patients who delay filling a prescription of clopidogrel after coronary stenting may increase their risk of recurrent myocardial...
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Method can help predict utility of tPA
Credit: Lucien Monfils Researchers say they’ve developed a technique that can predict—with 95% accuracy—which stroke patients will benefit from...
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Olive oil may protect against adverse vascular effects
SAN DIEGO—Taking olive oil supplements may counteract some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of air pollution, according to a new study. “...
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Test detects PE with greater specificity than D-dimer
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Study links warfarin dosing and dementia
SAN FRANSICO—New research suggests bleeds and thrombosis are not the only adverse effects of improper warfarin dosing. The study showed an...
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FDA study suggests dabigatran’s pros outweigh cons
Credit: Darren Baker After reviewing data from more than 134,000 patients, researchers at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have...
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FDA approves octocog alfa for adults with hemophilia A
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for the recombinant antihemophilic factor VIII product octocog alfa (...