Thromboembolic Events, Anticoagulation, and COVID-19: Preemptive Treatments and Risks After Vaccination
Preemptive anticoagulation for post-acute and long-term care residents infected with SARS-CoV-2 is worth consideration, given that venous thromboembolism (VTE) is not uncommon in COVID-19 and most PALTC residents have a higher risk for VTE to begin with, said Nadia Mujahid, MD, CMD, at the Annual Conference of AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine during a session on antithrombotic treatments for residents with SARS CoV-2/COVID-19. “Let’s not wait for residents to develop a VTE. (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - June 1, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Christine Kilgore Source Type: news
Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Higher Venous Thromboembolism Risk
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 -- Atopic dermatitis (AD) in adulthood is associated with an increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online May 31 in JAMA Dermatology.
Tai-Li Chen, M.D., from Taipei Veterans General... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 31, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Venous thromboembolism risk among pediatric patients with traumatic brain injury: a nationwide study of 44,128 patients - Hoffmann I, Lewis ER, Marini C, McNelis J, Viswanathan S, Posti JP, Lieb DA, Lowery Wilson M.
OBJECTIVE: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) chemoprophylaxis in pediatric patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) requires balancing the risk of progression of intracranial bleeding versus the risk of VTE. The identification of VTE risk factors requires ana... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Milvexian Granted U.S. FDA Fast Track Designation for All Three Indications Under Evaluation in Phase 3 Librexia Program: Ischemic Stroke, Acute Coronary Syndrome and Atrial Fibrillation
RARITAN, NJ, May 25, 2023 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced that all three prospective indications for milvexian, an investigational oral factor XIa (FXIa) inhibitor (being developed in collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb), have now been granted Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The designations cover all three indication-seeking studies within the Phase 3 Librexia development program (Librexia STROKE, Librexia ACS and Librexia AF), which are all dosing patients. The Librexia program is unrivaled as the most comprehensive FXIa clinical...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - May 25, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Latest News Source Type: news
Do You Have Summer Travel Plans?
Memorial Day weekend is considered the start of many summer vacations. If you plan to travel now or in the future, consider your health. For example, a long flight might increase your risk for deep vein thrombosis. Also, water in developing countries can contain viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause stomach upset and diarrhea.
So if you are traveling for pleasure, family, or work, how can you stay healthy?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the government’s official resource for travel both domestic and international. On its website, Traveler’s Health, you will find current, need-to-know i...
Source: The Cornflower - May 24, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: Blog Source Type: news
Low Risk of Recurrent Thrombotic Events After COVID-19-Linked VTE
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 -- Patients with COVID-19-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) have low risk of recurrent thrombotic events, and the risk is similar to that seen in patients with VTE provoked by hospitalization for other acute medical... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 23, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
TNF, JAK Inhibitors' CV Safety Compared in PsA, AxSpA TNF, JAK Inhibitors' CV Safety Compared in PsA, AxSpA
JAK inhibitors were not associated with higher risk of myocardial infarction or stroke and venous thromboembolism, compared with TNF-inhibitor users, in a small study.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - May 19, 2023 Category: Cardiology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Specific Postoperative Complications Increased for Patients With Obesity
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 -- Patients with obesity have increased odds of postoperative infection, venous thromboembolism, and renal complications, but no increased odds of other postoperative complications, according to a study published in the May... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 15, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Benefits and Harms of Extended Duration Anticoagulation for VTE Benefits and Harms of Extended Duration Anticoagulation for VTE
A new tool, the VTE-PREDICT risk score, facilitates shared decision-making around duration of anticoagulation after venous thromboembolism.European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
IVIG Shows No Impact on VTE Risk in Dermatomyositis Patients IVIG Shows No Impact on VTE Risk in Dermatomyositis Patients
The rate of venous thromboembolism did not increase in dermatomyositis patients treated with intravenous immunoglobulin, compared with those not treated with IVIG.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 12, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Ocular needlefish injury with cavernous sinus thrombosis and carotid-cavernous fistula: illustrative case - Malvea A, Malhotra AK, Schmitz A, Parker W, Yefet L, Muthusami P, Rutka JT, Dirks P.
BACKGROUND: The Belonidae family of fish has been implicated in various penetrating injuries; to date, however, there have been limited reports of brain injury due to this species. OBSERVATIONS: The authors present the case of a young patient who suffered ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Non-Human Animals and Insects Source Type: news
What Are the Classifications of Perinatal Stroke?
Discussion
Perinatal stroke occurs in about 1:1000 live births and is a “focal vascular injury from the fetal period to 28 days postnatal age.” Perinatal stroke is the most common cause of hemiparetic cerebral palsy and causes other significant morbidity including cognitive deficits, learning disabilities, motor problems, sensory problems including visual and hearing disorders, epilepsy, and behavioral and psychological problems. Family members are also affected because of the potential anxiety and guilt feelings that having a child with a stroke presents, along with the care that may be needed over the child&#...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 1, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Doctor died from rare reaction to AstraZeneca Covid jab, UK coroner rules
Dr Stephen Wright ’s widow considering legal action against AstraZeneca and governmentA doctor died from a rare reaction to the AstraZeneca Covid jab in one of the first rounds of vaccinations, a coroner has ruled.Dr Stephen Wright, 32, an NHS clinical psychologist and frontline health worker, suffered from a combination of a brainstem infarction, bleed on the brain and vaccine-induced thrombosis, an inquest at London ’s Southwark coroner’s court heard.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 19, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Rachel Hall and agency Tags: Coronavirus UK news Vaccines and immunisation Infectious diseases Science Source Type: news
Inflammation May Be the Culprit Behind Our Deadliest Diseases
In the early days of my medical residency, I met a man whom we’ll call Jason. He arrived to our emergency room on a holiday, nonchalant yet amiable, and complained of mild chest pain. Jason was tall and trim, with a strong South Boston accent and fingertips still faintly stained from his last home-improvement project. He was only 45 years old, but he looked much younger. He didn’t smoke, barely drank alcohol, and his cholesterol levels had always been normal. No one in his family had a history of heart disease. He asked us if we could work quickly—he wanted to be home for dinner with his daughters.
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Source: TIME: Health - April 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Shilpa Ravella Tags: Uncategorized freelance health Source Type: news
High-Dose Anticoagulation Aids Patients With COVID-19 Pneumonia High-Dose Anticoagulation Aids Patients With COVID-19 Pneumonia
Compared to standard dosing, a high-dose anticoagulation regimen failed to impact mortality, but significantly reduced thrombosis risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Critical Care News Source Type: news
