Formulary Restrictions May Worsen Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2022 -- Limiting access to non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) may exacerbate underuse of anticoagulants and increase the risk for adverse health outcomes, such as stroke, among patients with newly diagnosed atrial... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 12, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Vitamin K prevents cell death: a new function for a long-known molecule
Vitamin K is well-known for its blood clotting and bone building properties but today a new study published in Nature reports on a novel function for vitamin K.
The researchers discovered that the fully reduced form of vitamin K acts as an antioxidant efficiently inhibiting ferroptotic cell death. Ferroptosis is a natural form of cell death in which cellular iron plays an important role and which is characterized by the oxidative destruction of cellular membranes. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - August 3, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
Vitamin K Antagonists and TBI: A Deadly Combination? Vitamin K Antagonists and TBI: A Deadly Combination?
Use of vitamin K antagonists are linked to significantly higher risk for death or acute neurosurgery after traumatic brain injury vs direct oral anticoagulants or adenosine diphosphate inhibitors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines - July 11, 2022 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Vitamin K deficiency: 'Excessive' bleeding and blood in urine could be a sign
VITAMIN deficiencies can cause long-term health problems but are often simple to avoid with a healthy diet. Many of us are aware of the issues that can come from a lack of certain vitamins such as C and D, but some less known vitamin deficiencies can have serious consequences including "excessive" blood loss and the risk of fracturing bones. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stop throwing away dandelions - plants packed with Vitamin K and A
DANDELIONS, those pesky weeds all gardeners like to get rid of, might have some extraordinary health benefits for humans although more research is needed in certain areas. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 4, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Very promising’: Study shows vitamin K protects brain against ‘cognitive deterioration'
DEMENTIA is the injury that results from a build-up of toxic protein in the brain. Efforts are still being made to identify its causes, particularly so preventive measures can be improved. The findings of a new study have suggested vitamin K could play a key role in warding off the condition. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 12, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Severe vitamin K-dependent coagulopathy from rodenticide-contaminated synthetic cannabinoids: emergency department presentations - Wright E, Hafner JW, Podolej G, Feinstein DL, van Breemen R, Rubinstein I, Aks S, Wahl M.
INTRODUCTION: Synthetic cannabinoids are a rapidly expanding subset of designer drugs widely available in the United States since 2008. In Illinois during the spring of 2018, over 160 documented cases of bleeding and prolonged coagulopathy occurred seconda... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 1, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Treatment and outcomes of anticoagulated geriatric trauma patients with traumatic intracranial hemorrhage after falls - Nederpelt C, Naar L, Meier K, van Wijck S, Krijnen P, Velmahos G, Kaafarani H, Rosenthal M, Schipper I.
The objective of this study was to assess if pre-injury DOACs, compared to vitamin K antagonists (VKA), or no oral antico... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 14, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
NOAC Use Not Tied to ICH in Stroke Patients Treated With Alteplase
FRIDAY, Feb. 25, 2022 -- For patients with acute ischemic stroke receiving alteplase, use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in the previous seven days is not associated with an increased risk for intracranial hemorrhage... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 25, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Pediatrics Group Stresses Benefits of Vitamin K Shots for Infants Pediatrics Group Stresses Benefits of Vitamin K Shots for Infants
The American Academy of Pediatrics said bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency appears to be on the rise as some families decline a standard preventive measure for newborns.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - February 22, 2022 Category: OBGYN Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Newborns Should Receive Vitamin K Within Six Hours of Birth
TUESDAY, Feb. 22, 2022 -- Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue of Pediatrics.
Ivan... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 22, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Fewer Diabetes Complications With NOACs in Patients With AFib Fewer Diabetes Complications With NOACs in Patients With AFib
Patients with both diabetes and atrial fibrillation may derive greater benefits from non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants than from warfarin, a new study has found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 15, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
NOACs May Be Better Choice for Patients With A-Fib and DM
MONDAY, Feb. 14, 2022 -- For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and diabetes mellitus (DM), non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are associated with lower risks for diabetes complications and mortality than warfarin, according to... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 14, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Developmental Hemostasis: The Evolution of our Coagulation System
Developmental hemostasis describes the evolution of the coagulation system from the neonatal period through adulthood. Neonates have lower levels of coagulation factors and elevated screening levels at birth. These levels can be influenced by various circumstances including gestational age, labor effects, and clinical status. The most commonly used screening tests for coagulopathy are the prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, and fibrinogen level. These values can be difficult to interpret as every laboratory has its own age-specific reference ranges. An understanding of developmental hemostasis is important when ...
Source: NeoReviews recent issues - February 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Dietary Vitamin K Intake and the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer Dietary Vitamin K Intake and the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Might dietary intake of specific forms of vitamin K reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer?American Journal of Epidemiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
