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Method may extend survival in patients with PE
pulmonary embolism Medical College of Georgia WASHINGTON, DC—Results of the SEATTLE II trial indicate that ultrasound-facilitated, catheter-...
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Cangrelor bests clopidogrel for stent thrombosis
Credit: Andre E.X.
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FDA approves factor for hemophilia B
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a recombinant factor IX Fc fusion protein (rFIXFc, Alprolix) for use in adults and...
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Device measures drugs’ antithrombotic activity
on a microfluidic chip Credit: Rob Felt New research suggests a microfluidic device could help physicians choose the appropriate antiplatelet...
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Health Canada approves therapy for hemophilia B
Health Canada has approved a recombinant factor IX Fc fusion protein (rFIXFc, Alprolix), for adults and children aged 12 and older with hemophilia...
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Age-adjusted D-dimer cutoff appears safe, effective
embolism; Credit: Medical College of Georgia Incorporating age into D-dimer test results can help clinicians more accurately diagnose pulmonary...
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High cost of eculizumab needs explaining, NICE says
Credit: Bill Branson The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has asked the manufacturer of eculizumab (Soliris) to...
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FDA approves apixaban to prevent DVT, PE
Credit: CDC The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved apixaban (Eliquis) as prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may...
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New approach for treating PNH
Investigators have identified a novel strategy for treating paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), according to a paper published in Blood....
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Researchers create reversible LMWH
In the event of uncontrolled bleeding, this synthetic heparin can be reversed by an existing drug. And the LMWH is cleared by the liver rather...
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Team uses light to measure coagulation
Credit: Максим Кукушкин Researchers have developed an optical device that requires only a few drops of blood and a few minutes to measure...